Tentatively Yes, if along with the images, they have provided you a written statement from the Photographer either granting you permission (a license or usage document), or a statement that the Copyright has been transferred from the Photographer to the firm giving you the images, and that firm is giving you permission to use them.
Typically… ABSOLUTELY NOT.
If you have received photographs from another person or firm, and you have not seen a document providing written permission for you specifically to use them, it is YOUR responsibility to secure licensing rights before using them. When in doubt, contact the photographer before using the images.
Any copying, reproduction, distribution, public display or creation of derivative works of images without specific permission from the photographer is a violation of Federal copyright law. This includes putting them on your web site or social media marketing.
Simply having physical possession of photographs, slides, prints, transparencies or electronic files does NOT grant the right to use them.
Whether we are your photographer or not, if you have any questions or comments about commissioning architectural photography, please feel free to drop us a line anytime. We'd be happy to help!
Kimberly Blom-Roemer
Architectural and Aerial Photographer
R2 Photography, LLC
r2-photography.com
866-722-9506
Kimberly Blom-Roemer
Architectural and Aerial Photographer
R2 Photography, LLC
r2-photography.com
866-722-9506
