My photo as a reference for a tattoo idea.
Jan 23, 2015 10:11:44 #
Hey guys. Quick opinion. I was just asked if someone can use my photo as a reference as a tattoo idea. I haven't given them permission to use it yet. Only because I was thinking of they use my initials when i put up my temporary copyright on my photos. I use J.M.A Photography as my temporary copyright. I was thinking if they use my J.M.A initials in the rose somehow then they can use it.
What do you guys think? Any opinions of this ??
What do you guys think? Any opinions of this ??
Jan 23, 2015 10:16:48 #
Averar13 wrote:
Hey guys. Quick opinion. I was just asked if someone can use my photo as a reference as a tattoo idea. I haven't given them permission to use it yet. Only because I was thinking of they use my initials when i put up my temporary copyright on my photos. I use J.M.A Photography as my temporary copyright. I was thinking if they use my J.M.A initials in the rose somehow then they can use it.
What do you guys think? Any opinions of this ??
What do you guys think? Any opinions of this ??
You have got to be kidding. The user goes home, his wife sees the tattoo and "Who the hell is JMA?"
When the guy tries to say it is the photographer; well it is just not going to go well is it?
Jan 23, 2015 10:19:27 #
I think you just lost a potential client.
Why would I want anybodies © on my body?
You'd have to be pretty special to warrant your initials on any of my 8 tattoo's.
I'd just go find another rose. :hunf:
You must be quite full of yourself. :roll:
Why would I want anybodies © on my body?
You'd have to be pretty special to warrant your initials on any of my 8 tattoo's.
I'd just go find another rose. :hunf:
You must be quite full of yourself. :roll:
Jan 23, 2015 10:19:30 #
Seriously? If I were them I would find another rose picture - they are a dime a dozen. You really think they should have your initials on a tattoo? I would just take it as a compliment, but that is me.
Jan 23, 2015 10:26:57 #
Copyright issues aside, you really want to promote yourself with a damaged half dead rose? Please find a good one without any imperfections and then we can laugh at the idea of your copyright issues.
Jan 23, 2015 10:57:49 #
Some people worry too much for no reason at all and no...I do not want your initials in my tattoo no matter how much I like your rose. Roses are a dime a dozen...or just down the street, two dozen for ten dollars.
Jan 23, 2015 17:02:21 #
Jan 23, 2015 17:16:22 #
Since you took this photo at Longwood Gardens they might have an objection to you using it for commercial purposes i.e. advertising your photography business.
Jan 23, 2015 17:49:53 #
mcveed wrote:
Since you took this photo at Longwood Gardens they might have an objection to you using it for commercial purposes i.e. advertising your photography business.
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Jan 23, 2015 18:14:35 #
I wonder if there is any kind of copyright that would apply for a painting or a tattoo inspired by a photograph.
What would be done for copyright infringement strip the skin from the person who was tattooed ...
You'd have to be nuts to put a photographers copyright on a tattoo I could see a tattoo signed by the artist maybe.
What would be done for copyright infringement strip the skin from the person who was tattooed ...
You'd have to be nuts to put a photographers copyright on a tattoo I could see a tattoo signed by the artist maybe.
Jan 24, 2015 06:43:58 #
Searcher wrote:
You have got to be kidding. The user goes home, his wife sees the tattoo and "Who the hell is JMA?"
When the guy tries to say it is the photographer; well it is just not going to go well is it?
When the guy tries to say it is the photographer; well it is just not going to go well is it?
Right. The tattoo should have the complete copyright label included "@ J.M.A. Photography". And might as well also put a copy of the commercial use permit somewhere; I'm thinking the bottom of the foot. With contact info. And leave space to update it in case you move.
Jan 24, 2015 07:11:51 #
The tattoo artist is going to decide what goes in the tattoo, not what is in the reference photo. Good luck getting your initials in there unless the 'canvas' wants them there.
Jan 24, 2015 08:05:38 #
Jan 24, 2015 08:28:27 #
Coukld be wrong, but I'm thinking this would be a derivative use. You own the copyright to the photo - but not to the tattoo. That is a creation by another artist.
Be happy they took the time and effort to contact you and - I assume - offer you $$ for the use of the image.
Be happy they took the time and effort to contact you and - I assume - offer you $$ for the use of the image.
Jan 24, 2015 09:56:17 #
Work out a licensing agreement with the tattoo artist for valuable consideration. That consideration does not necessarily need be money. You could create a poster of your photography business to display in the artist's studio. Maybe try for an exclusive agreement to supply the studio all photography work. Good word-of-mouth advertising from a fellow artist is worth more than a copyright notice under a stranger's clothing.
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