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Sorry, but again the artist owns the copyright unless specifically released. In the past people ordered their prints from the photographer. Now, no one thinks a thing of scanning the prints for copies- sure it is cheaper, but steals from the artist.
Their are now 2 different pricing structures used by most wedding photographers.
One is the older model where you pay a minimum fee, and the photographer expects to make his money from selling you reprints. If you paid less than $1000, this is the model you are probably working under. The newer model- which has developed because people no longer respect the copyright, charges a much larger fee upfront, usually at least $3000- and then gives you the files and the right to print for yourself. Even then, the copyright usually resides with the artist.
Companies, such as Walmart's, can and have been sued for printing copyrighted images. Try getting a studio's prints, like Olan Mills Studios, copied anywhere. No one can legally copy and print them except the studio. Most wedding images are similarly protected- again unless released from the artist.
Gary
Old 12-24-2007, 06:19 PM
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