Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Florida

Re: Publishing pictures of public figures

It depends on the rules in your state. I think you need to receive permission from all of your subjects. However, if the six people you mention are public celebrities I do not believe you have to receive permission. I am only guessing becuase I doubt the the National Enquirer gets permission to publish the pictures of celebrities that the publish. I would call a local newspaper and ask them. They would probably know since they print pictures everyday. I am almost positive that you need a signed release from all private citizens that you photograph and subsequently publish. Good luck.