Walter Psotka Photography - Toronto - special event photographer, restoration, corporate annual report and portrait photography

Copyright Policy

    I believe that the "Creator" or the "Artist" ( often a starving artist ) and the "Photographer" deserve to get a fair value for     his/her work.

    Value usually involves ..an adequate payment for ..time and materials required for producing a piece of art.
    Value is also recognized in.. royalties and commissions for specific uses of the art work.. especially where the user     expects to make a further profit from the use of this work.

    A "unique" photograph or piece of art work.. that has a value beyond the cost of production.. deserves to be auctioned off in     the marketplace to the highest bidder.
    This highest bidder will pay for the exclusive use of this image.. for a period of time.
    This "unique" image can also be "rented" for a limited use by a potential party.
    This "unique" image can also be given away by the artist.. for little or no compensation.

    I.. most often deal with portraits of individuals or families.
    I.. must get permission from that individual.. to display or reuse that photograph for purposes other than for what it was     initially intended (the person in the photograph may have privacy concerns).
    This is my responsability!

    It is illegal for an individual or a photo lab to make copies of a photograph that I have created.. he is depriving me.. the     artist.. of my right to royalties on that photograph.. basically.. my right to make a living.

    I firmly believe in the "Golden Rule" where fair value is enjoyed by all.

    I often "voluntarily" give up my copyright to portraits that I have taken.. giving this copyright to my clients.. in exchange for a     "photo-credit".. if and when.. this photograph is published in a newspaper or magazine.

    With regards to Models and Actors.. I understand how difficult it is to make a decent living in this fields.. and how     financially challenged young people getting into these businesses can be.

    In the spirit of "artists" supporting "artists" I have often freely given up my rights.. my copyrights to the artist concerned.. in     exchange for a credit line on the base of that photograph.. provided that this credit appears on all copies made.

    If that actor or model gives out 100 copies of this photograph.. it is as if he or she is giving out 100 business cards.. with     my name and contact information on them.. I would certainly consider this to be a fair trade.. value for value.. we all come     out ahead.

    If you have any further questions or concerns please email me at
    walter@walterpphotography.com

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