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A lot of photo enthusiasts in non-photography jobs are being asked to take pictures at certain company, special events or even for public relations purposes.
It is too often generally assumed that the employer owns the rights to the photos under these conditions but that is not necessarily the case.
The legal issue is; "Was the person specifically hired to take photos? "Was taking photos part of his/her job description? Was the person paid extra beyond regular pay for taking the particular photos?
If the answer to the above questions is NO, then the photographer retains all rights to the photos taken.
skieur
It is too often generally assumed that the employer owns the rights to the photos under these conditions but that is not necessarily the case.
The legal issue is; "Was the person specifically hired to take photos? "Was taking photos part of his/her job description? Was the person paid extra beyond regular pay for taking the particular photos?
If the answer to the above questions is NO, then the photographer retains all rights to the photos taken.
skieur