In a message dated 5/1/2006 11:45:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, JYoung6180@aol.com writes: Even given the circumstances you suggest--if the photo was not *published* because it was taken by a non-professional and copies were never sold...the fact remains that Marilyn's question was: "How can this be allowed without ever seeking permission from us?" The answer is still the same--that permission need not be requested of the family of the bride and groom as they would not be the copyright-holders ------------------------------------------------------------- Just wondering then.......... If the people in the photo have no rights, then I'm wondering why movie stars end up filing lawsuits against photographers who take their pictures. Marilyn

Very simple anyone may file a lawsuit against anyone else at anytime they wish. That does not mean they would win the lawsuit but it could mean an out of court settlement to save on costs. Cheers Guy Kaesemein@aol.com wrote: > snip > Just wondering then.......... > If the people in the photo have no rights, then I'm wondering why movie > stars end up > filing lawsuits against photographers who take their pictures. > > Marilyn > > > -- Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. http://freespace.virgin.net/guy.etchells The site that gives you facts not promises! http://anguline.co.uk/ An organisation dedicated to bring rare books on CD, at an affordable price, to the local history researcher and to the family history researcher.