I’ve just read a very interesting and thought-provoking post by Jim M. Goldstein in his blog. The gist of it is that if you’re entering any sort of contest or even posting your pictures on the likes of Facebook then you’re possibly handing over all future rights to that image. Read his post, it’s worthwhile!
Now, I’m not saying it’s an issue for me because I don’t envisage selling any pictures, but it’s something to think about. I’m certainly going to go read the Terms of Use of the projects/assignments I’m thinking of entering (and I certainly wouldn’t have beforehand).
3 responses so far ↓
1 Scott W // Feb 19, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Hmmm… might get me removing my ones from FaceBook and being cautious about where I post them.
2 KDM // Feb 19, 2008 at 8:20 pm
IIRC this has been a bone of contention in the photographic world for quite a few years and certainly pre-dates the digital era. One has to read the small print very carefully and then weigh-up the risk -v- benefit.
3 Iain // Feb 19, 2008 at 8:45 pm
I’m certainly glad it’s come to my attention, and it’s worth spreading the knowledge.
Mind you, I’d probably be more flattered than annoyed if someone thought one of my pictures was worth using…
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