A regular property release has always worked for me. You can always add extra language to the document that includes the artwork.Yep, same here. I put a thumbnail of the artwork on the release.
Thanks for the answer! I have quite a few original acrylics by a local artist that I would like to be able to put on walls when on location shoots and want to be sure that the photos can be accepted.
Um no, if someone's art is 1% identifiable in your photo, you'll need a property release. Think of it more as a model release, where if a person is 1% identifiable, you'll need a release.
If you're even considering proceeding without securing property releases, you might want to check with the site(s) where you plan to upload these images to see what their requirements might be.
Good luck! :)
@racephoto
I've had pictures of my bedroom rejected for my daughter's picture hanging on the wall. Had a picture of a lobster boat rejected for the number (517) on a mooring buoy.
I think some of this is unique to the agency. And ... it is much more complex than I care to get involved in.
Good luck reaching a sastisfactory conclusion. :-\
LOL, thanks for the replies. I think I just highlighted, yet again, more problems with the very idea of having IP laws in the first place. I'll probably just make a separate release form for all the artworks complete with thumbnail shots and call it a day.
According to your standards,???
Vague, general, pulled this one out of thin air, answer.
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Small but it makes the point. Release needed for every photo in this picture and the stuffed animal?
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Don't know if this one is released or not, but should it be? Does it need to be?
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Flower Artwork on left, released or not?
@racephoto
I've had pictures of my bedroom rejected for my daughter's picture hanging on the wall. Had a picture of a lobster boat rejected for the number (517) on a mooring buoy.
I think some of this is unique to the agency. And ... it is much more complex than I care to get involved in.
Good luck reaching a sastisfactory conclusion. :-\
Funny about a picture on the wall of your Daughter. Some inspector is up on their game. Probably correctly, since it's an identifiable person. Minor as well?
1. Make some art work on an inkjet printer that matches the size of the frame and place it over the original glass. We keep our modern art pretty simple, an orange circle on a white background or something of the sort. If you choose this route make your prints support the surrounding color pallet of that room.
3. Post produce some art in PS and drop it in in post production over the original, this is the easiest and quickest way as apposed to bringing your art work. Keep the image of the print you will cover clear of any foreground obstructions like a lamp so you don't have to much work with your selection path.
LOL, thanks for the replies. I think I just highlighted, yet again, more problems with the very idea of having IP laws in the first place. I'll probably just make a separate release form for all the artworks complete with thumbnail shots and call it a day.
Out of curiosity, what can you do about paintings where the artist is dead or unable to be found? Is there a point where the owner can sign a release?
Good question Karimila,
I don't know off hand but I can look into it and see if I can find out what the time line is. Quite often even though an artist dies their work is passed onto someone else. Like Yoko has the hold on Johns art since his death. I'll take a better look.
Best,
Jonathan
I have always been under the impression that if I own an original work of art (not a reproduction or print), then I am the copyright holder and do not need any further permissions from the artist or estate. It would be nice to find out how art collectors deal with copyright issues when considering reproduction.