That's what I believe to be the case.
tOM
On Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 2:40
John Hudson <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Barker" <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, 07 May, 2003 01:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [OM] Copyright reform, photographers, and Sheila Copps
>
>
> Thanks Tom
>
> It took me a few minutes to understand what was going on (it was 0530),
> but that was very interesting. I must look into the details of the law
> in this country - in particular what model release does for you and
> when you need it.
>
> Chris
>
>
> From what I understand, the law in Canada pertaining to the photographer and
> copyright is primarily the same as it is in the UK. When taking portraits
> the copyright rests with the person being photographed. The person has to
> specifically assign copyright to the photographer for the photographer to
> gain any rights to the copyright. Thus, professional photographers .......
> portrait studios, wedding photographers, etc ........ have the subject
> surrender their rights as part of the contract to take the photos.
>
> I understand that this is the reverse of the position in the US where,
> absent any agreement to the contrary, the photographer automatically
> acquires the copyright when the portrait is taken.
>
> jh
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