Jeannine Cartwright on
Thank you! Thank you ALL
Concert Photos - Legal to Exhibit?
Posted by Jeannine Cartwright in General on the Big Photo Hunt community board, .
I have some nice images from a number of concerts. Am I legal to submit them to photo competitions? With &/or without band members?
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Ralph Berrett on
You can use them for editorial use but not for commercial use.
Editorial use (No Permission Needed)
Publications: Accompanying articles in newspapers, galleries, art shows, magazines, and digital news sites.
Education & Media: Illustrating textbooks, non-fiction books, documentaries, and public-service content.
No Permission Needed: Most editorial photos do not require model or property releases, meaning you can show recognizable people, private locations, or branded logos without explicit consent.
Commercial use (model release required)
Advertising & Marketing: You cannot use editorial photos in ads, promotional banners, or commercial campaigns.
Merchandise: You cannot print editorial images on t-shirts, mugs, or products for sale.
Business Monetization: You cannot use the images to promote or brand a for-profit business, even if you are an educational or non-profit organization.
David Davis on
Nice - I also have concert photos. Not sure on the rules for the photo hunt, but if you think any meet the criteria for assignments, feel free to submit. PS - I also have some concert photos that I may submit to the photo hunt.
Will Pratney on
@Ralph Berrett What an excellent breakdown. Thank you.
Ralph Berrett on
@Will Pratney No problemo
Jeannine Cartwright on
@Ralph Berrett Gallery exhibitions? Maybe if I do not offer them for sale?
Ralph Berrett on
@Jeannine Cartwright So long as you avoid commercial usage, you will be fine.
Jeannine Cartwright on
@Ralph Berrett awesome pic? Bonnie?
Jeannine Cartwright on
@David Davis thank you- I am wondering bout submitting into exhibition proposals
David Davis on
@Jeannine Cartwright Yea, I re-read and get that now. I thought you meant on this site. As far as your actual question goes, What Ralph said