Photographing Individuals at Events and Posting Them On My Website?

Question

Are there laws governing the use of photographs of people and using them on the web? Is there away that you can do this without putting yourself in a lawsuit? Do you need to have each person sign a release form? This is really complicated if you are organizing a large event. There are several companies in my area that take pictures at clubs and post them on their website....can they be sued if they don't have a release for each person?

Answer 1

The copyright to a photograph belongs to the person who takes the photo, not the person in it.

If you are legally present and take the picture legally, its yours and you can post it where you want.

Richard