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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Newbie Discussion => Topic started by: Willo on May 15, 2016, 08:15

Title: Photographing objects
Post by: Willo on May 15, 2016, 08:15

Hi all

Can someone please clarify for me about objects you can and can't photograph for stock images. For example, if I want to photograph a child playing with toys with the emphasis on the toys in the hands, can I only use toys that look like they are very generic / could be made by anyone? I'm guessing all things trademarked e.g. even vaguely recognisable as disney are out. But what about the rest in between? Thanks!

Title: Re: Photographing objects
Post by: trek on May 15, 2016, 10:26

Varies per agency.  This is worth reviewing:

http://www.shutterstock.com/blog/contributor-resources/legal/stock-photo-restrictions/ (http://www.shutterstock.com/blog/contributor-resources/legal/stock-photo-restrictions/)

Title: Re: Photographing objects
Post by: substancep on May 15, 2016, 11:54

Basically this. Check with each stock agency, as there are many things that are surprisingly copyrighted (e.g. bottle designs). Also, if you have a feeling it might be somehow copyrighted, then it probably is. I would say that shutterstock is the strictest on copyrights, and dreamstime being more lax.

Title: Re: Photographing objects
Post by: Willo on May 15, 2016, 15:51

Thank you! I've been looking for a list like that. Definitely a couple of surprises in there.