CaptainProg
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Hi,
At the weekend I was asked to cover photography for a small music festival. I had agreed to work in exchange for free entry - no monies changed hands. There was also no specific agreement made beyond 'I will take photos, and send them to you next week'.
I live in the UK, and know nothing of photography law. At the festival, understandably, some of the acts I was photographing asked me if they could have a copy of my photos. I was also approached by a journalist who would like a copy of photos from one of the bands for a column he is writing.
My questions are:
As no specifics were agreed with the festival organiser beforehand, I don't know whether I am able to give copies of the photos to anyone, let alone ask for something in return. Then again, I was not technically paid for my work at the festival, although I was allowed in for free.
What would be the usual thing to do and would anyone consider asking for money from people (especially newspapers) who ask for shots?
Any advice would be appreciated. This has been my first major photo job, and in the past I have just shot bands, and always just in exchange for free entry.
- Matt
At the weekend I was asked to cover photography for a small music festival. I had agreed to work in exchange for free entry - no monies changed hands. There was also no specific agreement made beyond 'I will take photos, and send them to you next week'.
I live in the UK, and know nothing of photography law. At the festival, understandably, some of the acts I was photographing asked me if they could have a copy of my photos. I was also approached by a journalist who would like a copy of photos from one of the bands for a column he is writing.
My questions are:
- Am I legally allowed to give a copy of my photos to a performer (for free or otherwise)
- Am I legally allowed to give a copy of my photos to a journalist who will then publish them in a commercial newspaper? (again, for free or otherwise)
As no specifics were agreed with the festival organiser beforehand, I don't know whether I am able to give copies of the photos to anyone, let alone ask for something in return. Then again, I was not technically paid for my work at the festival, although I was allowed in for free.
What would be the usual thing to do and would anyone consider asking for money from people (especially newspapers) who ask for shots?
Any advice would be appreciated. This has been my first major photo job, and in the past I have just shot bands, and always just in exchange for free entry.
- Matt