photo lost by Ebay seller..

foxxymynx

foxymum1977 wrote: »

well it was done in Turkey so not sure this applies?
after all its a photo of my daughter so surely i can get it copied?

Just because you purchased an image of your daughter, doesn't give you the authority or right to get a copy without the photographers permission, - it's a breach of copyright for you to get a copy of the image without the photographers consent.

If you really want a canvass image, you may still be able to get one (and a copy of the original) from the photographer. Many photographers keep images on file, for quite a while. Some use images for their own promotions (while some get model release forms, the model release forms don't legally hold any ground as the copyright owner is the photographer).

If you do go back to the photographer, it may be better just to say that the image was damaged and you want it replaced. Saying that you sent it away for someone to make a copy of it without their consent could land you in hot water.

I appriciate it may be a little difficult contacting the photographer if they're in Turkey, but google their name (or the place where you got it done and "photography"), you never know, their website may come up.

soolin

foxxyminx is right, even if we buy a print of a photo of oursellf we do not own the copyright.

Unfortunately I can't see what else you can do here unless someone can think of any 'laws' that would mean a small claims court for loss of property was possible?

foxymum1977_2

thankyou for all your reply's , have emailed the hotel in Turkey asking how to contact the photographers that arrange the photos, but think the hotel is shut from end oct through to feb march!! arghh!!