> Dear web group, before scanning or posting your boat portraits, you might
> want to check with the photographer. Many commercial portraits are "owned"
> by the photographer and copying in any form is illegal. Some are real picky
> about this and some are not. When you have your picture taken by a pro,
> you own the print they own rights to the picture.
> Dan Rickert
> Almanor Import Repair
> Clear Creek CA (Northern)
> I have no quarrel with those who work cheaper than I do, I figure they know
> what they are worth.
>
Dear Dan and webgang,
In case I didn't make it clear in a previous post -- I DID discuss this issue
with the photographer before we hired them for the regatta.
They have given us permission to scan the photos SOLEY for the purpose of
displaying them on the PY website in small format at low to medium resolution
(such that they are unsuitable for reproduction at 5" x 7" or larger).
Individuals may also display them in similar format.
They pointed out, as you do, that they make their living selling boat
portaits and prints, and that the pictures are copyrighted.
It's an issue of personal integrity. They have given us permission to
display the pics on non-commercial websites. They're being very realistic
about what we can do with the pictures. Please don't take advantage of them
by "pirating" their work. They deserve to be paid for their work. Please do
the honorable thing.
Please suppport the photographers by ordering prints from them. The prices
they quoted us are VERY reasonable for high quality professional work.
Fair winds,
Judy B