That question again…
Hello Billy,
This is a deadly trap, he are some thoughts:
Did you know that if you buy a Picasso, or any other painting, for say 10,000,000 €,
you are the proud owner of a wood frame, a piece of canvas and an average of 468
grams to oil paint. That is it! The image on that canvas belongs to the rightful owner
and this is never the buyer.
What you bought is the very very very exclusive right to look at it anytime you want,
without having to pay museum entrance and waiting in line… BUT YOU DON'T OWN
THE PICTURE THE ARTIST DID! (you may buy a cd but not the royalties of the songs)
Yes, a client is the right name. And things are getting tricky here:
1. You took a decent picture (I mean not an indecent picture), the photograph is
for ever yours. But you cannot always use it. Animals, landscapes (without military
installation) and such, is ok. The minute one can recognize someone… you will need
a release.
2. You took a picture of a tree or a bird. Some one want to buy a print. You sell the
print …not the rights! …remember Picasso! All you need is to sell a photo for 10M€!
I think only once would be ok!
3. A client is asking that you take a picture of what ever from his business to be
printed in a prospect or catalogue or else. HE OWNS
EVRERYTHING! Your fee
covers your work and includes his ownership.
I'll stop here because I'm boring myself to death.
International laws, continental, national, even state or provincial laws…
Just be very careful my friend.