Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Arizona

Legal right to photograph and sell images
I was recently asked to stop photograhing a mall construction project. I was on a public sidewalk. I refused to stop. The site manager stated that if he saw the images in any publication, I would be sued. My purpose for taking pictures was to satisfy a commercial client who wants to display the growth of Arizona in its institution. So my objective is to sell the pictures for monetary gain. If they do not provide me with a release, can I proceed with my sale anyway? What's the law on photographing and selling images in public view, taken from public land?

Asked on 9/06/05, 12:29 pm

Lawrence Graves Coolidge & Graves PLLC

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Re: Legal right to photograph and sell images

The answer is in your facts, and your suspicion is quite correct: photography of buildings in public view is permissible.

Happy shooting!

Best wishes,

/ LDWG

Answered on 9/06/05, 1:22 pm

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