Maybe she thought they'd be part of an unpublished collection. For
personal use only...
keith_w wrote:
> William Robb wrote:
>
>> 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
>>
>>
>
> Here's a personal comment...what did the naked model *think* was going to
> happen to the images captured by the photographers?
> Hmmmm.
>
> Good luck, Wm.
>
> keith
>
>
>
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