VikyL wrote:
So I've been in a couple of magazines now.  In some cases I was emailed jpegs of the tears, and sent copies of the mag, and alternate shots they thought I might like.  In other cases I just got a check and had to buy the magazine myself (not a problem: I understand they're big busy publications).

So I have all these tears in my book, hardcopy.  I have only the ones sent to me electronically online.  But I really like some of the other shots.  Am I allowed to scan these?  Or is that illeagal (or simply a no-no)?  The releases I signed don't say anything about it, and I wouldn't be selling them, or charging to view them.  But the last thing I'd want is a magazine or photographer ticked off at me.         

Advice?

Technically it *is* illegal to scan them to put them online.

raveneyes wrote:
Technically it *is* illegal to scan them to put them online.

Yes, technically, whoever did the add layout (or front cover layout or whatever) or the magazine owns the copyright to that page. However, scanning is done all the time. It is common practice. As a practical matter, I've never heard of anyone getting upset over this, and can't imagine why anyone would. If an image of you is used in an ad or article, it would be beyond crass for someone to deny you the use of the tear sheet. So ask first, if you can.  If you get no answer or can't get ahold of anyone, I say go ahead anyway; it is a pretty low risk thing to do. At worst, they might ask you to remove it.