St. Louis Publishers Association - Using Images of Real People

Using Images of Real People

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 12:17 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Where did you get that photo for your book cover? Business lawyer Helen Sedgewick, author of the Self-Publisher Legal Handbook, runs a website-blog of articles on legalities concerning self publishing. In this article, read how you can legally use photos of identifiable people:

How to Use Images of Real People Without Violating Privacy and Publicity Rights

Note: Nowadays you must also be careful of commercial use of photos taken in parks and gardens with identifiable features. Check the location's website for rules on photography.

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