Mess with nekkid wimmins, get screwed. Seriously, check with the club for paperwork concerning exactly what the model signed up for, especially anything regarding limited distribution and/or use of the photos.
Regards, Bob... ----------------------------------------------------------------- Note: No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >A couple of years ago, I partook in a little photo contest based on > the "Naked in the House" concept. > Of course, I won (using a Nikon to boot). > Some of you may remember the pictures which, until very recently, were > on my website..... > > Anyway, some internet hero mentioned to the model that I had pictures > of her on my website, and the shit hit the fan. > > So, for the moment, the images are off my website pending my deciding > if I am going to be an ass about it. > > Now, here's the deal: The Regina Shutterbugs camera club hosted the > event, and hired the model. I paid a sum of money to participate. I > did not sign any paperwork (release) at all regarding the event or the > pictures derived from it, other than to sign the cheque. > My take on it is that I own the images and can use them for any non > commercial purpose that I deem appropriate, including spreading them > all over the world if I decide that such poor taste is appropriate (I > just might on this one). > > Opinions? > Preferably opinions that are relevant to Canadian law -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
