Can I use my photos for commercial use?

“Armed with a proper consent, a business can use a person’s image for commercial purposes,” he explained. First, is the right of publicity which protects a person from having his or her name, image or likeness used for commercial purposes without consent.

How do I license Flickr photos?

One photo at a time

1. Sign in to Flickr on a desktop.
2. Click on the selected photo to open the photo page.
3. Next to the Ⓒ icon, select the arrow to open the drop-down menu.
4. Select your desired license type to apply it.

How do you give credit to Flickr photos?

Using Creative Commons Images from Flickr

1. Cite the author’s screen name (link to the author’s profile page).
2. Cite the work’s title or name (link the name directly to the original work).
3. Cite the specific CC license the work is under (link to the license on the CC website).

Does Flickr have free photos?

Flickr isn’t Flickr without the contributions and participation of our free members, and we remain committed to a vibrant free offering. If you are a free member with more than 1,000 photos or videos, you will have ample time to upgrade to Pro or download your photos and videos. * Read more about this decision.

Can my photo be used without permission?

When Does Taking a Photo Violate Privacy Rights? It is generally permissible for people to take photographs at any public place or any private place that they own or rent. Being present on someone else’s private property generally requires the property owner’s consent to take photos.

Is posting a picture of someone without their permission illegal?

Not so, according to attorney Smith. He said anytime you take someone else’s photo from a social media page and repost without permission – even if you are in the picture – you are breaking the law. “They are using the image when they do not have the permission to do so,” Smith said. “That is copyright infringement. “