Hi David
>>In Norway, and I think several other European countries, the photographer owns the photo unless the right to use the photo >>is bound by some contract. I think that is true for Switzerland also. >> There are some rights that he or she is not allowed to give away, such as the right to have his name published with the >>photo. I do not know about that right to have the name published, this is of course good habit. >>The law does make a distinction between a work of art and an ordinary photo, but the only difference is how long your >>>>>>family owns the copyright after your death. I think that's the point whether a photo is copyrighted or not, if it's not regarded as a work of art, anybody can use it... but I am just guessing >>In principle you can take pictures almost anywhere and of anybody you want, but the restrictions apply if you want to >>>>>>publish the photo. Then you need a permission, although not a written one. There are some exceptions to this rule, such as >>public persons, persons that are not important to the picture, incidents that are of public interest etc. I agree, but you better ask for written permission in case you have to prove it one day. thanks! Markus
