Interesting Article on Copyright and Photography

This article discusses the latest controversy about the artist that took a photo from the internet (an AP Photographer's photo of Barack Obama) and then used it to make the famous HOPE posters without crediting or seeking permission of the photographer, and the subsequent litigation.

As for me, I'm 100% with the AP and the photographer, but what worries me is the trend or push by some to seek legislation to essentially weaken copyright protection.

This is something all photographers need to keep a keen eye on.

Mike,
Thanks for keeping us informed on this important issue!
James

Sort of makes not want to post any image anywhere. Well written and informative article.

Fair use my butt. Thanks for sharing.

I was pretty sure that the artist fired back that the AP was wrong--it was a different photo from the same event that was used for the creation of the poster. The AP was reaching......and given what they pay photographers, I'd say they're also just plain greedy.