What rights do photographers have to their photographs?

In North Carolina, photographers have the right to control how their photographs are used. This includes the right to copy, display, distribute, and sell their work. Photographers can also control who has access to their work and how it is used. Under copyright law, photographers have the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute their work in any form. This means they have the right to control how their photographs are used and distributed. This includes the right to sell copies of their photographs, or to give away or license their work to others. Another right photographers have under copyright law is the “moral right” of attribution. This means that the photographer must be credited as the author of the photograph when it is used. It also means that the photographer has the right to object to any changes made to the photograph that might damage or negatively change its meaning or message. In North Carolina, photographers also have other rights to their photographs. These include the right to privacy, the right to protection from false or misleading advertising, and the right to stop others from using their photographs to create a false impression of their character or work. By understanding the rights and protections provided under art law, photographers can protect their work from being misused.

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