They own the photo. They give you prints only. You want more prints, you order them from them.
Of course everything is negotiable.
Bob
I had a recent discussion with a co-worker who is getting married and had his portrait done. Being that I am also a photographer, I was curious after our discussion:
Who "owns" the photographs?
What I told him was that the photographer "owns" them and they are copyrighted to that photographer. He says no he PAID for the photos and they are his. There is no doubt in my mind that whoever the photographer was - they own the originals and the copyright to any reproduction thereof.
Please confirm or deny this?
Second part of our discussion and I have no factual basis for my arguments... He says that because he paid for the services that the photographer cannot publicly display his (my co-worker's) results (photos). I disagree. It is my belief that the photographer has fair-use as the copyright owner to display said photographs as part of a portfolio however reproductions cannot be sold for profit without a model release.
Can anyone clarify the issue for me? As I am very interested in pursuing professional photography.
Thanks
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