Topic 'Have you ever approached some one to buy one of your photos?' in forum 'Digital Imaging' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photos-22697960 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:00:30 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:00:30 EDT Re: Have you ever approached some one to buy one of your photos? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photos-22724509 said by grendal:

instead of guessing, here's the copyright law regarding images of buildings.

»www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#120

from wikipedia.org

»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:···uildings

Buildings are works subject to copyright in the U.S. according to 17 USC 102(a)(8) since the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act was passed in 1990. It applies to all buildings that were completed (not begun) after December 1, 1990, or where the plans were published after that date. However, the U.S. federal copyright law explicitly exempts photographs of such copyrighted buildings from the copyright of the building in 17 USC 120(a). Anyone may take photographs of buildings from public places. The photographer holds the exclusive copyright to such an image (the architect or owner of the building has no say whatsoever), and may publish the image in any way.
Thanks for this info grendal See Profile.
Thanks to everyone fo your comments/suggestions.
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only one question, is there a company name in your photo or on the property, on the building or a sign?, that could be included. they will like that.

for questions about selling photos, start with
"photographers market"

»www.photographersmarket.com/

new edition every november?, usually in stock and readable at barnes and nobles.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photos-22714994 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:38:17 EDT Re: Have you ever approached some one to buy one of your photos? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photos-22710758 said by grendal:

instead of guessing, here's the copyright law regarding images of buildings.

»www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#120

from wikipedia.org

»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:···uildings

Buildings are works subject to copyright in the U.S. according to 17 USC 102(a)(8) since the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act was passed in 1990. It applies to all buildings that were completed (not begun) after December 1, 1990, or where the plans were published after that date. However, the U.S. federal copyright law explicitly exempts photographs of such copyrighted buildings from the copyright of the building in 17 USC 120(a). Anyone may take photographs of buildings from public places. The photographer holds the exclusive copyright to such an image (the architect or owner of the building has no say whatsoever), and may publish the image in any way.
Thank you grendal, for clearing that up.
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however, you did ask if it is worthy?
may i suggest three variations?
the moon is nice, in blue hour, and the building lights are nice too. but the moon looks oblong, from the time exposure? and has no details from overexposure. try redoing it without the moon but with the blue background. or paste in a detailed moon exposure for the moon is similar to that for a sunlit object on earth.

or leave the moon out, by redoing or pasting a bit of blue sky over it, since they will be wanting a photo of their building, not of their moon.

try, in camera, or in computer, to get the building verticals vertical, etc, so it doesn't look like it is falling over. in the field you get that by keeping the camera vertical, not tilted up, or by using an expensive shift lens.
Thank you Oblong for your criticisms. I fixed the verticals and replaced the moon with a more detailed one as per one of your suggestions. I also corrected some problems with the sky that occurred during my original noise removal process.

Your comments on my edits will be appreciated. - Taylor
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photos-22710638 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:58:26 EDT Re: Have you ever approached some one to buy one of your photos? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photos-22710141
»www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#120

from wikipedia.org

»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:···uildings

Buildings are works subject to copyright in the U.S. according to 17 USC 102(a)(8) since the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act was passed in 1990. It applies to all buildings that were completed (not begun) after December 1, 1990, or where the plans were published after that date. However, the U.S. federal copyright law explicitly exempts photographs of such copyrighted buildings from the copyright of the building in 17 USC 120(a). Anyone may take photographs of buildings from public places. The photographer holds the exclusive copyright to such an image (the architect or owner of the building has no say whatsoever), and may publish the image in any way. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photos-22710141 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:34:13 EDT Re: Have you ever approached some one to buy one of your photos? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photos-22709218
Then when they ask to see it later, show them a small proof and and then offer to sell.

maybe not quite in that manner but it's all in how you ask to begin with, complement them and get on their good side. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photos-22709218 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:19:40 EDT Re: Have you ever approached some one to buy one of your photos? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photos-22705139
they will need to buy your copyright, or perhaps exclusive world reproduction rights, or one-time world reproduction rights, etc etc. just ask for whatever their normal rate is.
maybe $100. for non-exclusive use, more for exclusive world use.

however, you did ask if it is worthy?
may i suggest three variations?
the moon is nice, in blue hour, and the building lights are nice too. but the moon looks oblong, from the time exposure? and has no details from overexposure. try redoing it without the moon but with the blue background. or paste in a detailed moon. exposure for the moon is similar to that for a sunlit object on earth.

or leave the moon out, by redoing or pasting a bit of blue sky over it, since they will be wanting a photo of their building, not of their moon.

try, in camera, or in computer, to get the building verticals vertical, etc, so it doesnt look like it is falling over. in the field you get that by keeping the camera vertical, not tilted up, or by using an expensive shift lens. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photos-22705139 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:57:05 EDT Re: Have you ever approached some one to buy one of your photos? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photos-22700402
If they have any legal restrictions, you'd find out pretty quickly. I'd watermark the sample you show them, just in case.

ISO 3200 - I'm impressed with the lack of noise!

Edit - added; here's list of some properties, logos, spaces, venues etc that have restrictions;
»www.imagecatalog.com/copyright_a···mark.php

Note the list of European properties. Such restrictions are not an exclusive characteristic of U.S. property owners and governments.

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Technically (at least in the US) all building designs are copyrighted...
An image of the building, however, is not, especially if taken from a public right-of-way.
I've always been under this impression. Thanks.
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An image of the building, however, is not, especially if taken from a public right-of-way.
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said by Exit:

In american I'm sure they would sue you for taking a photo of their building without permission :uhh:

With all due respect, that's just silly...
While the US no longer really practices democracy, instead corporatism, I don't think I'd go so far as to agree with your biased (US bashing) statement. Furthermore, your statement has nothing to do with my question. :p

It is a building in open view so the company hasn't any reasonable expectation of privacy.
Except that a building can be copyrighted. You cannot use the image for profit without permission.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photo-22699782 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:57:28 EDT Re: Have you ever approached some one to buy one of your photo? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photo-22699622 See Profile.
Even if that is not the particular image or angle they are looking for, your photo could possibly lead to your doing some work for them. Can't hurt to ask...JMHO.
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In american I'm sure they would sue you for taking a photo of their building without permission :uhh:

With all due respect, that's just silly...
While the US no longer really practices democracy, instead corporatism, I don't think I'd go so far as to agree with your biased (US bashing) statement. Furthermore, your statement has nothing to do with my question. :p

It is a building in open view so the company hasn't any reasonable expectation of privacy.
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Maybe ask them if they want a picture taken. Suggest that you will take the picture and then show them. If they like it the can buy it. Obviously you can just use the picture you've already taken ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photo-22698684 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:28:03 EDT Re: Have you ever approached some one to buy one of your photo? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photo-22697988 --
»www.jrslaterphotography.com/
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photo-22697988 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:27:11 EDT Have you ever approached some one to buy one of your photos? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Have-you-ever-approached-some-one-to-buy-one-of-your-photos-22697960
Here is my photo I'd like to offer for sale to Genzyme the BioTech company here in Boston. Do you even think it is worthy of their consideration? Or, am I just overly impressed with myself? :huh:

Oh, and how do you come up with a price?

Thanks - Taylor
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