Copyrights?

[redheadtomboy]

Hi, I have completed a couple of pieces from reference library photos and I'm wondering if I'm clear of needing copyright approval for entering them into contests/exhibits? It seems that approval is implied by the posting of the photo in the library, right? Or to be on the safe side, should I contact the member who took the photo directly for permission? Thanks so much.

[vmrs]

This is from the Reference Image Library FAQ's which is in a pinned post at the top of this forum.
The people who put their photos in the RIL still own the copyright to their photos but understand that by putting them in the RIL the photos are being used as references. I would contact the person(s) who's photos you used to let them know if it's worrying you though.

Do I need to ask permission before creating art from a photo in the library?
The person who uploaded the image granted that they own the copyright to the image and that the general public may use it to create new art. It is advisable to contact the member who donated the photo as to its use.

[Yorky]

RIL photos are free to use as references for paintings but competition rules may require you to use your own photographs.

Doug

[redheadtomboy]

Thanks--I sent messages to the members who posted the photos...just to be safe.