I have been taking pictures of this up-coming singer for about a 1yr now and I wanted to know how can I get copyrights on my pictures can someone plz help me!!!
2007-08-30 11:33:01 · 12 answers · asked by flqtlinda4 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
This up-coming singer is my boyfriend's sister who just got nominated to the Latin Grammy for Best New Artist
2007-08-30 11:59:44 · update #1
maybe you could try looking up How to Copyright Photos and you might just get a site that could help u.
2007-08-30 11:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by KING B II -vs- KTG 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some of these people have great answers. You took the photo so you own the copy write to that photo. One thing you can do and should do is the mailing thing. This is what is called the poor man's copy write. You must never open the envelope. This post date on it will insure that you sent these to yourself on that date which will be proof that you had these photos before any one else. Another thing, are these photos digital or negatives? If they are digital the most important thing is to water mark them with your name AND make sure to put your name as the author (photographer) in the file info using photoshop. This will help make sure you get at least credited for the photo if it is ever used at a publication. MOST IMPORTANTLY do NOT give the negatives to anyone. If they want to purchase the photos make them glossy print copies of the negatives and stamp your name on the back of each image. If they are digital make sure you get paid before you send the high res versions to anyone. Also make sure when you do sell them that you don't sell the photo rights, just the right to print in the publication (one time use). If you sell the rights to the photos that means they can reprint it as many times as they like without paying you more. If you sell them just the one time printing right, you keep your photos and can then sell them again later on. This will insure you get the most for your photos. 50 years from now is she is a huge star and people want to purchase photos of her when she was young you can still sell those same photos over and over again, but if you sell the rights to a magazine or a company of any kind, they will be able to resell YOUR photos over and over again. Not a good deal for you. Anyways, as long as you don't go handing out your negatives or high res photos (which by the way you should never post on the web at more than 400x600 pixles) to every one, you should be able to maintain control of your valuable photos with out worry. (The mail thing is just a precaution).
Good luck. Hope you make lots of money. :)
2007-09-07 08:22:15 · answer #2 · answered by Denise D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you took the pictures, you already own the copyright (unless you had an agreement with the singer, like you were working for him or something). What are you trying to do?
2007-08-30 11:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless there was some other agreement made or signed, you are automatically the owner of the copyright because it is your work. I would however, get a signed agreement stating something to the effect that you are free to use the photos as you wish and are the sole owner of them (since they are of another person).
2007-09-01 15:23:09 · answer #4 · answered by offreak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A copywrite is your way of telling everyone that this baby is mine.
Mailing yourself one in the mail (and never opening it is very good plan)
You must mark the birth for all to see... with your name, c circled or (c) and the date (BEFORE RELEASE TO PUBLIC VIEWING) You cannot go back 3 years later and copywrite something.
The marking indicates that this item is yours and you "intend to register that birth" at your earliest convenience. However, the law does not state what time frame you are required to get it actually registered.
2007-09-07 10:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically you already own copyright on your photos, they are copyrighted from the moment you create them. But if you want legal backing on your photos go to www.copyright.gov. This site explains everything you need to know.
2007-08-30 17:49:35 · answer #6 · answered by hooksteve 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is a resource you can use to find out about copyright
2007-09-03 03:16:20 · answer #7 · answered by dorwin29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First contact a Copyright attorney....YOU can't screw up or get bad info.. Or else you will be out of luck.
2007-09-03 20:27:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rubber stamp with your name and contact. Place in an envelope, mail to self. Never open, let the judge do that.
When he gets the un opened letter, it will be time stamped by USPS, inside will be your ink stamped phot's with your name.
You win!
When you release a photo to a client, use that stamp. It will be your best friend I assure you. Be protected.
2007-08-30 12:44:50 · answer #9 · answered by mo 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
www.copyright.us.gov
The United States Beaureau that covers this has extensive information and step by step , even consutling by phone and on line.www.copyright.gov/forms/
2007-09-06 05:16:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋