Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/03/01

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Subject: [Leica] Legal Question - copyright
From: leowesson at gmail.com (leo wesson)
Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 18:19:08 -0600
References: <20090301062743.B57D19FA@resin17.mta.everyone.net>

>From my experience, the furniture is a prop,  you're not selling it or
mentioning it so you don't need permission.  It's from the owner's private
collection.  But it's always nice to ask and get the ok, that is, before the
shoot!

Leo Wesson
Photographer/Videographer
817.733.9157
www.leowessson.com


On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 8:27 AM, Mike Stoesz <mstoesz at wyoming.com> wrote:

> Howdy from Wyoming;
>
> I recently did a photo session photographing some fiber art weavings in a
> private residence with the owners permission and assistance.  The project
> was to photograph a number of weavings as illustrations for a sale brochure
> for the weaver.  The weavings were draped on various pieces of furniture,
> much of it custom made with copyrighted upholstery fabric.
>
> The question is.  Do we (I) need permission or copyright release for
> showing portions of this copyrighted fabric on the furniture as used as
> background material associated with the sale brochure of the weavings?  
> Some
> views are close-up or limited area mostly of the weavings and others are a
> broader view showing the weavings in use or draped over various chairs.
>
> We hope this is not a problem but the thought about the legality has been
> raised by the owner of the home because she was concerned for us. She is a
> great friend and much of this photo session was her idea.
>
> Thanks, Mike
>
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