At 03:15 PM 6/19/2005, Rieni wrote:
>In most countries the law on this is:
>
>If you film anything or any person FROM public ground, etc from the street
>or sidewalk, you don't need any permission from that person to photograph,
>tape, and distribute. The subject does not have to be on public ground. A
>good example are the paparazis. They photograph or tape and publish from
>public ground a celebrity sunbathing in a private garden and it's totally
>legal.
>
>Rieni
Not in the United States it's not. It is legal to shoot anyone/anything in
public, that is true. However, if you plan to distribute any material for
commercial use in which the person(s) are recognizable, then you must have
model releases from the person(s) or they can sue you. You are most likely
referring to all those shots from the "paparazzi" in the tabloids and what
not. There is a distinct difference between "editorial" and "commercial"
use. You do not need model and/or property releases for editorial (media)
use. However, if you plan to use the photos/material for advertising
purposes or are shooting for a corporate client or what have you, then
people have what are called "publicity rights" and you must obtain a
model/property release to use such material for purposes other than editorial.
Gavyn Aaron
Photojournalist
Houston, TX
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