TX ... In the state of Texas, is it legal for a professional photographer to use a child's picture, that they have taken, in their portfolio without getting written (or verbal) permission from the child's parents or guardian? Over the weekend, my daughter went to pick up some pictures of my 18 mo. old granddaughter. The photographer at the studio had put one of the picture's into her portfolio without telling them.
At first my daughter thought it was kind of nice that the photographer liked the picture that much. The more she thought about it and when she discussed it with her husband, they were uncomfortable with the picture being out there for others to view. They live in a fairly small town and are often at the shopping center where the photo is being used.
Should the photographer have gotten their permission before using the photo? Do they have any recourse? Can they insist that her picture not be used?
Thanks,
Debbie J.
At first my daughter thought it was kind of nice that the photographer liked the picture that much. The more she thought about it and when she discussed it with her husband, they were uncomfortable with the picture being out there for others to view. They live in a fairly small town and are often at the shopping center where the photo is being used.
Should the photographer have gotten their permission before using the photo? Do they have any recourse? Can they insist that her picture not be used?
Thanks,
Debbie J.
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