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AP, SmugMug and Copyright
Melissa Wade, Photographer, Student/Intern
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 2:28 PM on 10.25.05 |
->> I've done a few searches and didn't notice this discussed.
Back in December 2004, the AP released photos it had purchased as prints off of a SmugMug account. The AP did not (from what I've read, it may be that they dispute this) have permission from the owner of that account or the photographer.
From a news perspective (the images showed earlier possible Iraqi prisoner abuse), I think it is good that they became public, but I don't understand how they had the right to do so.
Was it simply a matter of "this is news" and we'll deal with the consequences if they sue especially since no one is likely to register their family photos? Or is there a specific out that permits such use? |
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Bruce Twitchell, Photographer
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Coeur d'Alene | ID | USA | Posted: 3:18 PM on 10.25.05 |
| ->> I have not heard of this but am wondering if you have a link to the photos in question or to a story about this? |
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Melissa Wade, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Mark Loundy, Photo Editor
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San Jose | CA | USA | Posted: 1:34 AM on 10.27.05 |
->> Since the images themselves are the subject of a story, then the AP MAY have a legitimate claim of Fair Use. I stress the word "may" because there is nothing certain when it comes to Fair Use.
--Mark |
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