In a message dated 5/2/2006 4:03:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, Kaesemein@aol.com writes: 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 Marilyn- In many cases they don't...when they do it is usually because of a doctored photo that the celebrity feels is detrimental to their career (or will cause them to lose income as a result) or a photo that is accompanied by libelous accusations. In other words--in order to make spending the money to file a lawsuit worthwhile--they have to be able prove they were hurt in some way--usually financially and the party they are suing has to be one from whom they can expect to recover funds. Plus, the photos taken of celebrities by the paparazzi are taken without the knowledge and consent of the person being photographed and often are taken by the photographer sneaking into a private place or situation to take the photo--which can't be said for a wedding photo. The subjects are well aware that the photo is being taken and agree to having it taken. Joan