Bill R says: Here in North Dakota we have photographers who have worked
for years for
our tourism and game and fish departments.  The State claims right of
use of their photographs (and other work product) by virtue of their
employment.  But use by any other party is only with the individual's
permission and/or compensation.

Unless there is a prior claim, copyrights belong to the individual who
creates the document, not the company they work for, not to the
government.


Absolutely.   I have to agree with Bill on this.  As a photographer in
Canada, I have a copyright on my wedding photographs.  The client hires me
for my expertise with equipment, ability to pose and provide a flow to the
wedding.  The film is mine, as is the rights and images associated with
them.  Legally, if a client takes my images and copies/scans them, I have
the right to sue as the copyright belongs to me.

Similarly, if an artist paints a picture, you could not take the original
or a copy and reproduce it without the artists approval.

John Annunziello
Records Information Specialist
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview, Ontario M3N 1S4
(416) 661-6600 ext. 5272
fax:  (416) 661-6898
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