Can photos take by ship photographers be

[Delta Dear]

posted on your Facebook page ? I would love to post the photo of Funship Freddy and me as a profile shot on FB, but I am not sure if that is allowable. I don't want any surprise letters from Carnival's attorneys !

 

I can't believe I even bought that photo, but he is just SO cute.

[Raven Days]

posted on your Facebook page ? I would love to post the photo of Funship Freddy and me as a profile shot on FB, but I am not sure if that is allowable. I don't want any surprise letters from Carnival's attorneys !

 

I can't believe I even bought that photo, but he is just SO cute.

 

 

Not sure if its "allowed" or not...but I scanned mine and its posted on FB.

[FireMonkey]

I don't see why not, you purchased it. I scan mine in and post em to my facebook and haven't gotten any nasty grams!

[elcuchio24]

As long as it's one you buy, you can do what you want with it.

[PlanoTim]

posted on your Facebook page ? I would love to post the photo of Funship Freddy and me as a profile shot on FB, but I am not sure if that is allowable. I don't want any surprise letters from Carnival's attorneys !

 

I can't believe I even bought that photo, but he is just SO cute.

 

Carnival has a photo release on their web site that may help you some.

 

http://www.carnival.com/cms/FAQs/PhotoRelease.pdf

 

There is also a number for their photo department at the bottom. They may be able to answer your questions.

 

Hope that helps,

Tim

[Julienatul]

sure, I have some there. I have even used some to make Christmas cards with.

[PaulMedik]

posted on your Facebook page ? I would love to post the photo of Funship Freddy and me as a profile shot on FB, but I am not sure if that is allowable. I don't want any surprise letters from Carnival's attorneys !

 

I can't believe I even bought that photo, but he is just SO cute.

 

 

 

Delta Dear,

 

Refer the attorneys to me;

 

[MargaritaPlease]

Actually, the photographers routinely search the pages of all 500 million Facebook users looking for illegal photos. If they find on on your page, you'll walk the plank on your next cruise. ;)

[DFW Airwolf]

Copyrights on Photos have always been the biggest BS RIPOFF I can think of. The reason for it is so that when someone takes a memoriable photo that News Services or others want to use for commerical gain they can be complensated for it. But when you are PAYING them to take your photo and are specifically not allowed to take your own pics, then you are the one that should OWN the copyright. I understand there could be a conflist if there is Carnival themed copyright type things in the photo (I.E. Whale Tail, Logo etc) but for most photos, the background is generic or such. And they put there logo in there to remind you where you were or such. Then they want to charge you $ 20.00 or more for a simple 4x6 or such.

 

Also as long as you are using it for your PERSONAL USE. And facebook is personal use. And not using them to make $$$ then you should be OK.

[mcwebber]

Copyrights on Photos have always been the biggest BS RIPOFF I can think of. The reason for it is so that when someone takes a memoriable photo that News Services or others want to use for commerical gain they can be complensated for it. But when you are PAYING them to take your photo and are specifically not allowed to take your own pics, then you are the one that should OWN the copyright. I understand there could be a conflist if there is Carnival themed copyright type things in the photo (I.E. Whale Tail, Logo etc) but for most photos, the background is generic or such. And they put there logo in there to remind you where you were or such. Then they want to charge you $ 20.00 or more for a simple 4x6 or such.

 

Also as long as you are using it for your PERSONAL USE. And facebook is personal use. And not using them to make $$$ then you should be OK.

 

Facebook is not personal use. It is publishing. Copyright law is very clear on it. You own the photo, you don't own the copyright. You don't have any reproduction rights. Whether they will do anything about it is another question. They might like it since it's free advertising and may lead others to buy the photos on board so they will probably ignore it.

[PlanoTim]

I just called Carnival (1-800-CARNIVAL) and asked if the photos purchased from the ship could be scanned and put on Facebook. The lady I spoke with said that was fine. She said they really just don't want their photos used in a promotional (commercial) way. Personal use is fine.

 

Now the next time someone calls, the answer could be completely different.

 

Hope that helps some,

Tim

[mcwebber]

I just called Carnival (1-800-CARNIVAL) and asked if the photos purchased from the ship could be scanned and put on Facebook. The lady I spoke with said that was fine. She said they really just don't want their photos used in a promotional (commercial) way. Personal use is fine.

 

Now the next time someone calls, the answer could be completely different.

 

Hope that helps some,

Tim

 

The photographers don't work for Carnival.

[PlanoTim]

The photographers don't work for Carnival.

 

Whatever.

[marriednlovinit]

Carnival has a photo release on their web site that may help you some.

 

http://www.carnival.com/cms/FAQs/PhotoRelease.pdf

 

There is also a number for their photo department at the bottom. They may be able to answer your questions.

 

Hope that helps,

Tim

Thanks for this information, I too was wondering the same thing even though I have seen some photos posted previously. But was really wondering about reprints for family and or Holiday Cards n such.

[megmno]

Delta Dear,

 

Refer the attorneys to me;

 

 

 

Funship Freddy always gives me the creeps!

Something about the maniacal look in his eyes....

[lovermonkey]

The problem might be if you wanted print it out at wal-mart or whatever. IF it is a pro grade picture they won't print it.

[sparkscruiser]

Walmart will print a copy (or enlarge it for you) if you have the release that is on the link above. Jane, post that pic - I want to see you with Freddie!

[Baxy]

posted on your Facebook page ? I would love to post the photo of Funship Freddy and me as a profile shot on FB, but I am not sure if that is allowable. I don't want any surprise letters from Carnival's attorneys !

 

I can't believe I even bought that photo, but he is just SO cute.

 

 

you mean the pictures you had takern and paid for? I would sayif you own it then youcan do anytthing you want with it

[mcwebber]

you mean the pictures you had takern and paid for? I would sayif you own it then youcan do anytthing you want with it

 

You could say that. You could also say the sun rises in the west and sets in the east.

http://www.copyright.gov

[Delta Dear]

Thanks for all the info. Freddie and I will soon appear on a Facebook page near you !

[krhpee]

The problem might be if you wanted print it out at wal-mart or whatever. IF it is a pro grade picture they won't print it.

 

Take the release paper from Carnival with y ou and they will make what number you wish to pay for.

[Prphan2]

DH's current FB profile pic is of him and the captain of the Triumph from last April when he did the Behind the Fun Tour and was on the bridge. And one of my FB profile pics that got the most responses from friends was from Formal Night on our 1st cruise with RCCL.

 

Go for it!