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Subject: [Leica] OT - Simple Question
From: don.dory at gmail.com (Don Dory)
Date: Sat Sep 2 05:47:53 2006
References: <6b9bd80a0609020224p209c7210vbceea0f1d222f3cf@mail.gmail.com>

Gerry,
It depends on the organisers legal standing.  For example, in the U.S., the
NFL owns all rights to their events unless specifically granted to someone
else.  So, the press can use their images for the newspaper but the
photographer can't go out and sell posters without a specific grant.

In England the rules will be different so check with the organiser and the
fine print on your pass.  As to participants, no, they are public performers
and in the public domain.  As to the audience, if used for other than
editorial or "fine art" purposes then a model release is in order.

Don
don.dory@gmail.com


On 9/2/06, Gerry Walden <gwpics@googlemail.com> wrote:
>
> I have a simple question (on the face of it) but have a feeling it may
> not get a simple answer.
>
> If I am an accredited photographer at an event, do I have (by default)
> a model/property release for images I take at that event of
> participants? I am thinking particularly of events such as powerboat
> racing, yacht racing etc.
>
> Thanks - I hold my breath!
>
> Gerry
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