Do I need permission? I recently attended an antique engine show. I took a photo of a person demonstrating chainsaw carving. Do I need her permission to use her photo if I post it to...

yvonneca

I recently attended an antique engine show. I took a photo of a person demonstrating chainsaw carving. Do I need her permission to use her photo if I post it to facebook or sell it since it was open to the public?

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

NO........

les_stockton Loc: Eastern Oklahoma

Certainly not if you're posting to facebook. I'm not sure on selling it whether or not that is an issue or not. it is an interesting question I have wondered about.

Gidgette Loc: Boerne,Texas

Welcome to UHH. Is her face recogonizable? If yes and you are going to be selling, I would say yes. I would rather be safe than sorry.

Festina Lente Loc: Florida & Missouri

yvonneca wrote:

I recently attended an antique engine show. I took a photo of a person demonstrating chainsaw carving. Do I need her permission to use her photo if I post it to facebook or sell it since it was open to the public?

No. Public forum, public domain.
However if she is recognizable (face), then without a signed release it will be more difficult and less valuable to sell.

coastlawyer Loc: Coastal Mississippi

Yes

Cotondog Loc: Saskatchewan, Canada

I would think you do not require her permission if you posted the photo on Facebook. Selling the photo is entirely different, particularly if you can see her face. Ethically, you should obtain her permission.

francesca3 Loc: Sausalito, CA

No.

dickhrm Loc: Spingfield, IL

Would the answer be any different if the persons in the photo were children, i.e., is it ok to take pix of kids in a public area (street scene, festival, etc.) so long as the pix are strictly for personal viewing with no intent of selling them? Thanks.

Festina Lente wrote:

yvonneca wrote:

I recently attended an antique engine show. I took a photo of a person demonstrating chainsaw carving. Do I need her permission to use her photo if I post it to facebook or sell it since it was open to the public?

No. Public forum, public domain.
However if she is recognizable (face), then without a signed release it will be more difficult and less valuable to sell.

francesca3 Loc: Sausalito, CA

dickhrm wrote:

Would the answer be any different if the persons i... (show quote)

Yes, the answer is completely different. You may not photograph children without specific permission from parents, even if you intend to use the photos for only personal use.
It is illegal to do otherwise. (OMGosh!)

Cotondog Loc: Saskatchewan, Canada

If the pictures are for your personal viewing, then I do not see a problem. Selling them is different, especially if there is a focus on one particular person engaged in a particular action, like the example in the original post.

francesca3 Loc: Sausalito, CA

Cotondog wrote:

If the pictures are for your personal viewing, then I do not see a problem. Selling them is different, especially if there is a focus on one particular person engaged in a particular action, like the example in the original post.

Wrong. The laws that prohibit photographing children include public venues. There is, in fact, a problem with anyone taking photos of children. Think about it.

Hypno Loc: Miami

When paparazzis (spelling) take pics (and sell them) of celebs they do not get permission. I believe that you need permission for voice recording not photos

Hypno Loc: Miami

Just look at any newspaper or tv news or internet

Cotondog Loc: Saskatchewan, Canada

In my real job I am a forensic psychologist with a focus on violence against kids, so your point is well taken. But, I was thinking more in terms of kids on a soccer field, at the fair, etc. Global pictures of many kids in action, where parents are aware of what you are doing. I do see a major problem with taking photos of children in some situations, like going to a gym to photograph unsuspecting kids in gymnastics class, trying to be as unobtrusive as possible, and so on. Hope that clears it up.