No, she never asked my permission, or asked my name, or anything. The first time I even knew the photo existed is when it appeared in The Western Front.
I don't know what the contractual agreement between her and The Western Front was, and I don't really care, other than to have it confirmed that she was compensated.
The core of the issue for me is: It is *my* image. I am the subject of the photograph, and it was published. And as far as I am concerned, I have a fair use right to use the photo in my personal blog.
This is going to be a hard lesson, for both the photographer, and The Western Front. She was unwilling to negotiate digital rights, so if they want a fight, then they've got it.
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Date: 2008-12-03 11:33 pm (UTC)No, she never asked my permission, or asked my name, or anything. The first time I even knew the photo existed is when it appeared in The Western Front.
I don't know what the contractual agreement between her and The Western Front was, and I don't really care, other than to have it confirmed that she was compensated.
The core of the issue for me is: It is *my* image. I am the subject of the photograph, and it was published. And as far as I am concerned, I have a fair use right to use the photo in my personal blog.
This is going to be a hard lesson, for both the photographer, and The Western Front. She was unwilling to negotiate digital rights, so if they want a fight, then they've got it.