Are pictures of cars copyrighted?

Photos and drawings of the vehicles are protected by copyright. The shape itself may also be protected by design patents.

Can I sell a picture I took?

It is your right to do so. This applies to any photos you take of anyone in public. As long as you are not selling them for commercial purposes (e.g. used for advertising a product or service in a brochure, magazine ad, television commercial, etc.), you are free to sell such images.

Can you sell pictures of other peoples cars?

Yes, it is legal in most countries to photography or video people without permission.

Can you sell prints of cars?

The main issue here is likely trademark law. As long as you are not trying to pass yourself off as being part of, endorsed by, or affiliated with the car companies then you’re probably OK for private and general purposes.

Can you photograph cars?

Shooting from a moving vehicle can lead to motion blur via camera shake, so aim to find some smooth roads for these shoots. If you’re taking photos of moving cars from the finish line or another stationary position, panning photography is a great skill to learn so you can capture cars in motion.

Where can I sell my pictures?

Best Places to Sell Your Photos Online

1. On Your Own Website. The number one best place to sell photos online is on your own website.
2. Adobe Stock.
3. Shutterstock.
4. Alamy.
5. Etsy.
6. Fotomoto.
7. Crestock.
8. 500px.

Can you copyright a car design?

17 Feb Protecting Car Designs In the United States, designs can be protected by design patents, copyright, trademarks, and trade dress. A design patent covers the ornamental aspects of a useful object. For example, Ferrari has been granted over 100 US design patents for their cars, components, interiors and the like.

Are images of buildings copyrighted?

Architectural works are protected by U.S. copyright law, specifically by 17 U.S. Code § 102(8). The law does not apply to buildings created before December 1, 1990 (so architectural photos of such works can be taken and reproduced without permission).

Do I need permission to sell photos of my car?

If you are selling your photos outright as works of art and the vehicle is an incidental object, I believe you do not need the consent of the owner of the vehicle. It was parked on a public street in plain view and it’s inclusion in your street scene is no more consequential than any other part of the image.

Can I sell photos of my property for commercial use?

Photographs of properties – buildings, shops, homes, etc (which are owned by someone else) would require a “property release” from the owner of the property for you to go ahead and sell those images – even if you have clicked them. If you have a legal release document then you can sell them for commercial use.

Is it legal to take pictures of someone without their permission?

Most states have laws that limit the unauthorized publication of another person’s image for exploitative purposes, such as advertising (as happened in the case of McMurtry’s photograph). The law recognizes the commercial value of a person’s identity and that we each have a “right of publicity” regarding our own likeness.

Can I sell photos of someone else’s artwork?

Photographs of someone else’s artwork – like a painting, drawing, sculpture, etc would require a legal release from the artist before you can sell those images. Photographs of people – weather friends, family or strangers, would require a “model release” – to sell the photos – even if you have photographed them.