[Don Schaeffer]

If I screen grab an image from Skype, am I the photographer or is the subject the photographer? Am I stealing someone else's "selfie"? I think this is an important ethical question. In the image attached (my daughter and granddaughter) I processed the image to make it attractive, in my eyes at least, to make a portrait.



Mother and Child: Skype Screen Grab

[Wall-E]

If I screen grab an image from Skype, am I the photographer or is the subject the photographer? Am I stealing someone else's "selfie"? I think this is an important ethical question. In the image attached (my daughter and granddaughter) I processed the image to make it attractive, in my eyes at least, to make a portrait.



Mother and Child: Skype Screen Grab

Her camera, her image.

That aside, I DO hope that you're not contemplating trying to use that image for anything more than a 4x6. It has insufficient/bad lighting.

[Don Schaeffer]

Thanks Wall-E.

[Phil J]

Your daughter looks just like you across the eyes Don.

[Korry]

If I screen grab an image from Skype, am I the photographer or is the subject the photographer? Am I stealing someone else's "selfie"? I think this is an important ethical question. In the image attached (my daughter and granddaughter) I processed the image to make it attractive, in my eyes at least, to make a portrait.

Mother and Child: Skype Screen Grab

You have a wonderful family, Don

I'd say you are the photographer. She is making a video, you are making the photo out of it. Plus, you are the one pushing the button (or printscreen key ) in right moment.

[Don Schaeffer]

Thanks Phil. I think so. Thank you Korry. I was hoping someone would say that.

[a2zidxdotcom]

You should still ask for an artists release / permission before publishing.

Mike

[Don Schaeffer]

I would if I were to publish it. I only have to ask because it's my photo.