Photo reproduction

[dresmi]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OHIO

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OHIO

A little about the situation.

My client paid me for the rights to use a photo that I took with my camera on their website. That client then told someone else that they could use the image in an advertisement around town, but no one consulted me and I did not get receive payment for the use of this photograph.

1. Does my client have the right to authorize someone else to use the photograph?

2. Am I within my legal right to request payment for use?

3. If payment is not rendered am I with in my legal right to send a cease and desist letter?

 

[The Occultist]

Did he pay you for the rights? or for a license?

Well, we can make this real easy: what does your contract say?

 

[dresmi]

well there was no written contract as I know the client well (lesson learned there), but the purpose of use for the image was for the clients website and my own use. Exclusive rights were not given.

 

[Zigner]

well there was no written contract as I know the client well (lesson learned there), but the purpose of use for the image was for the clients website and my own use. Exclusive rights were not given.

I'll bet the other guy's perception is somewhat different...