Instagram and photographers rights

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

But did you put it on Instagram?

Not at that time, but it is now. Just illustrating possible amounts outside of published online price lists by Shutterstock and similar.

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

The Rangefinder magazine has it's lawyer-contributor's opinion on the matter:

"Do You Give Up Exclusive Licensing Rights When You Post on Instagram?"

https://www.rangefinderonline.com/news-features/business-marketing/legal-takes/do-you-give-up-exclusive-licensing-rights-when-you-post-to-instagram/?fbclid=IwAR0RwpN0QRWmyQvO02vX7WSK0WV4xDMJXhdE3lFhEdwcXM1Cs-Wajn0lpRY

[John Camp]

The Rangefinder magazine has it's lawyer-contributor's opinion on the matter:

"Do You Give Up Exclusive Licensing Rights When You Post on Instagram?"

https://www.rangefinderonline.com/news-features/business-marketing/legal-takes/do-you-give-up-exclusive-licensing-rights-when-you-post-to-instagram/?fbclid=IwAR0RwpN0QRWmyQvO02vX7WSK0WV4xDMJXhdE3lFhEdwcXM1Cs-Wajn0lpRY

Slobodan, I was quite interested in looking at that article, but I find that when you click on the link, you're blocked by a sign that says you have to provide your email to get access. I'm reluctant to do that -- it's equivalent to a paywall, it's just you're paying with your email -- and when you click instead on the link to their "privacy policy," you get a "404-Page Not Found" error. So I won't be going to Rangerfinder magazine, even though I have a rangefinder. Many other sites, maybe most, quietly deposit a cookie on your computer, and allow you a certain number of articles without subscribing, apparently hoping that after reading five articles, but being stopped from reading a sixth, you might subscribe. A wise position, IMHO. None of this is your fault, of course, but it you're ever at the magazine, and want to drop the editors a note, you can tell that at least one rangefinder owner won't be coming back.

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

John, sorry to hear you had trouble with the magazine. I used to be a subscriber to the print edition, which in return granted me online access, so I have not noticed the issue. The title of the magazine is unfortunate, as it has nothing to do with rangefinder cameras. It is a magazine supported by wedding and portrait industry. However, it used to have quite a number of other themes inside, usually of very good quality. Another reason for subscription was that it was free 

It is getting late here, I’ll try to post a summary of the article tomorrow.

[Jeremy Roussak]

Slobodan, I was quite interested in looking at that article, but I find that when you click on the link, you're blocked by a sign that says you have to provide your email to get access.

Really? All I saw was the article.

I don't think you've missed anything, though: it really says nothing that you can't just as easily get from reading the judgment.

Jeremy