topic Re: Copyright photos? in General Discussion

Copyright photos?

Tintype_18 — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:19:23 GMT

I submit photos to publications and was wanting to draw on the advice of the community. Do you professionals copyright your photos? I know that publications claim first rights, etc. Looking at Writer's Market defines the different types.Your advice is most appreciated.

Re: Copyright photos?

rs-eos — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 21:19:19 GMT

Unless you would explicitly execute a copyright transfer, you the photographer would own the copyrights for all images taken. I believe what you're describing deals with licensing. i.e. contracts are set up such that a certain publisher has exclusive rights, first rights, etc.

Note: not a lawyer, so for specific issues with copyright law or contracts, best to consult with one.

Re: Copyright photos?

Tintype_18 — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:09:57 GMT

It would seem as Ricky states, I own the copyrights for photos I take. However, the right(s) passes to the publication who claims serial rights, first rights, etc. I belong to a photography group which has a number of professional photographers. I'll ask the question at the next meeting.