Tattoo Photos

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by rollwithsoul15, Dec 4, 2012.

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    I have an uncommon question that I hope you guys can answer: What are the legal rights behind using photographs taken of peoples' tattoos? Can I use these kinds of photos on my website? I know they are photographs taken of the person's tattoo, but can I get in legal trouble for using these photos on my website since they aren't really meant to be a creative "photograph" or piece of "art"? Any help would be great. Thanks
     
    rollwithsoul15, Dec 4, 2012 IP
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    browntwn Illustrious Member

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    No, unless you have permission you may not use someone's photos. The photographer usually owns the copyright to a photograph he has taken. When it is of a person, that person may also have some rights to how it is used.

    That makes absolutely no difference and is purely subjective. The fact that a photo is of a person's tattoos would not give you any rights to just take it and use it as you wish.
     
    browntwn, Dec 4, 2012 IP
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    wacontentcreator Greenhorn

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    The photographs belong to the person who took them, therefore you need there permission. Plus, if it shows a persons face, then you also need to get permission from them also. Otherwise, if you use a photo on your site and it has a person in it, the person can take you to court to have it taken down and damages awarded.
     
    wacontentcreator, Dec 10, 2012 IP
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    Habibahabiba Banned

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    Hello Sir I don't Like Tatto Photo But i like simple photo and simple tatto thanks for your information .
     
    Habibahabiba, Dec 12, 2012 IP
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    browntwn is correct, tattoo photos are subject to copyright just like any other photos.
     
    omgcats, Dec 13, 2012 IP