Who Owns a Photo? Image Copyrights Explained in One Infographic

Who Owns a Photo? Image Copyrights Explained in One Infographic

Photography copyright law can be confusing. Learn the most important points in this easy-to-read infographic.

Ever since British photographer David Slater had his camera snatched by a primate in Indonesia, the subject of image copyrights has been a hot debate. The crested black macaque who grabbed Slater’s camera accidentally took a selfie, and photographers have since argued whether the resulting image belongs to Slater or the public domain.

Check out the latest on copyright law in this helpful infographic by Clifton Cameras and tell us what you think: Should David Slater own the copyright to his animal-snapped selfie?

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Written by Hillary Fox

Founder of OnGoingPro, Hillary Fox is a travel and lifestyle photographer working throughout Europe and Africa. Visit her site at hillaryfox.com.

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