Image ownership and moral issues.

[grahamsewelluk]

I will soon be downsizing where I live and no longer have space for all the framed photos that I have around the place. Most of these are myown work but a few are professional portraits that I have of the family over the years.

Obviously I bought the prints and wonder where I stand legally and morally if I scan them to be used in digital photo frames for MY OWN personal use. Not to be put on the web in any form whatsoever. Not even enlarged beyond their original size (so not buying a 4*6 and turning itinto a poster!).

I would appreciate comments from others as to whether I am breaking any legal/moral codes in doing this.

 

[howitzer]

I can't say for certain (not being a lawyer and all) but I'd be surprised if what you're intending to do doesn't come under fair use.

 

[AndWhyNot]

Are you planning to display digital and print versions simultaneously?

 

[madhouse]

I'm no lawyer but it seems fair enough to me and no-one would ever have known if you'd done it without posting on here!

 

[Rokkin]

i doubt you'll end up in the dock with scaning the images in. As for the moral side of the issue - i'd say relax, there is worse things in life to worry about.

 

[kol]

Personally, I wouldn't have a problem with it. Especially if I'm just going to be using them in the same context.

 

[Original Poster]

Without a doubt do it.