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Originally Posted by Sime™
Just found this little titbit of info:
"The author is the first owner of the rights on his work. Performers are the first owners of the rights on their performances and sound recording producers are the first owners of the rights on their sound recordings.
Photographs are covered by special provisions. The owner of the original photograph, negative or any other original product, at the moment it was made, whether it is an individual or a corporation, is considered to be the author."
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Just remember that copyright laws vary by country and this may not be true in all situations. For example, if you are hired by someone to take a photograph in New Zealand, the copyright in the photograph belongs to the person who hired you. So
always check your local laws and regulations
