Can a photographer take a picture without permission?
If you have copied the photo without permission from the photographer, then this is an infringing copy under copyright. You may indeed reasonably believe that your use of the photo is “fair use”, and you may be correct.
Can a person copyright a picture they took of Me?
Can someone copyright a photograph they took of me that I gave no permission for, and use it in a smear campaign — and have me take down a picture of ME while “critiquing” it (fair use!).
Can a photographer be sued for copyright infringement?
If you are a Photographer and your photos are used without your consent, follow these simple steps to protect your copyrights and to maximize your recovery for damages. Photographers that promote their work online are likely to suffer from image theft (photo copyright infringement). This occurs when someone uses their photos without their consent.
Is it against the law to take pictures of people?
If you are a camera buff, or even one of the millions of Americans who carry a smartphone with a camera built in, you may wonder: is it against the law to take pictures of people without their permission? If you stand in a public place, you can usually take a photo of anything you can see.
If you have copied the photo without permission from the photographer, then this is an infringing copy under copyright. You may indeed reasonably believe that your use of the photo is “fair use”, and you may be correct.
Can someone copyright a photograph they took of me that I gave no permission for, and use it in a smear campaign — and have me take down a picture of ME while “critiquing” it (fair use!).
Is it legal to post pictures on Facebook without permission?
Unfortunately, while these photos on Facebook or other sites may be uncomfortable and frustrating, the poster is likely protected from legal action to remove them. The First Amendment protects their right to share the images they want.
Can a person sue for unauthorized use of a photo?
For example, your photo was posted at an America’s Most Wanted type of website, and you are not wanted by the law. Your privacy might also be invaded if the photo was taken by someone who intruded on you in a situation in which you had a reasonable expectation of privacy—for example, in your own home.