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Questions on Copyright!
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There are so many myths about copyright rights in relation to images that I thought a simple guide would be in order, relevant to the UK. When a photographer shoots an image the copyright to that image is automatic to that photographer. This applies whether the image is watermarked or not. The subject matter is not relevant in this case. Holding the copyright, may not in itself mean that the photographer has distribution or publication rights etc. Obviously there can be various shoot contracts in place between the client & the photograher. The purchase of an image does not mean sole copyright, for that it would mean copyright purchase.
WilliamDavid work is always copyright WilliamDavid. Then the exact terms of a shoot will determine the image distribution rights. Where sole copyright of images is sought by the client this would need to be agreed and purchased. Often WilliamDavid may agree for images to be used for the self promotion of a model/actor etc, but not for commercial gain. Neither would "exclusive" rights be given to an "agent" or commercial concern unless a purchase agreement was agreed.
Those starting particulary in the modeling industry should be aware of copyright implications if accepting a shoot, and then being unhappy with the results after the event.
Anybody dealing with William David will have no problems ofcourse, but it is a case of being aware of the implications of images being for example distributed via the internetl, by unknown photographers and their representatives.
Copyright is a massive subject - which I will return to no doubt many times, but should you have any questions in relation to taking part in any shoot with WilliamDavid feel free to ask.
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Wi WilliamDavid Photogaphic Projects Paperwork! [release forms etc]
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