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Q re: Legality of using people pics on biz cards

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Q re: Legality of using people pics on biz cards - 12-13-2006, 09:55 AM


I now have enough decent people images from which to choose for a business card collage. Do you legally have to get the person's permission to use their photo on your card? Since it's for marketing purposes, I'd be inclined to say "yes," but I'm not sure.

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12-13-2006, 10:21 AM


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12-13-2006, 10:28 AM


Definitely yes. If I want to use any of my candid shots for advertising, I make the "models" sign model releases... ya, it feels strange, but it's been working well so far.

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What Gordon said...

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12-13-2006, 11:36 AM


that is covered in my contract. i can use images for promotional purposes.
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