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#1 by Michael Pachis on October 24, 2016 - 5:21 pm
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When attending an arts and crafts fair in public places (i.e. parks, city streets, etc) can a photographer take a picture of items on display or would it be copyright infringement?
There could be a variety of work on display from wood working, glass blowing, jewelry, metal work, and 2d art such as painting and photos.
I have hears a variety of opinions from exhibitors and photographers. Exhibitors think no photography without their express permission. Photographers think photography is allowed but use maybe limited because of copyright.
#2 by Jack and Ed on November 1, 2016 - 3:28 pm
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You don’t say how you want to use the photos – if at all. Generally you can take pictures of anything. The issue becomes whether you can publish them and if so, for what purpose(s). You could for example, take photos to be licensed to a newspaper doing a story about the fair. We suggest however, that if an artist or craft person is adamant about not taking any photos of their work, that you don’t. Understand, they’re concerned about people ripping off their work. Happens a lot, so try and understand it from their POV. There is simply no compelling reason to get involved in a verbal or physical altercation over the creation of images which are not likely to be valuable, newsworthy or important in any respect. Walk away to shoot another day while the artist loses out on the free advertising and publicity for the works he/she is trying to sell..