photographs used without permission

[k8bailey]

Can a photographer use images of children to promote their work on the internet (in this case Facebook) without the parents permission?

[k8bailey]

as I said I know it looks pretty hypocrital to complain about the photogarapher using a picture on the internet when, as has been pointed out, I have a pic of my eldest on here, but that's my choice. I wasn't really asking for my sake I probably would've given permission if I'd been asked, but I know that one other mum in particular would not have agreed to her daughters image being used on line, she wouldn't have even had the photos taken if she'd known.

I was just interested in the legalities of the situation....obviously there is nothing that can be done, other than ask her to remove the images which almost a year on seems a little pointless....mind you, I think I'd be having words if my kid was one of the ones photographed naked.

ps....who says that's my real name?!

[McMouse]

k8...I wouldn't post a picture of any child or grandchild of mine on a place like CB. There is 'recognition' s/w out there that matches faces to names.

[joko]

did you pay for the pictures she took or was it a photos for folio situation?

many new photographers offer free photos as a way to enhance their portfolios, and even just to practice, to help them get future work - they get shots for their publicity etc and you get free photos...

even though i think you are worrying over nothing, it would have been courteous of her to ask

perhaps she is unaware of that?

[k8bailey]

we did pay for the photos but as it was a group booking and she was just starting out, they were v.cheap! I don't think she realises that she should've asked for permission to use them....I'm not worried about it, was just a little surprised to see a picture of my child on a website.