[jollytee24]

Does anyone know if I need permission to print photographic images (for example, Martin Luther King) on a t-shirt? I see it all the time but I do not know...

 

[splathead]

Yes, you must have permission from the rights holder. Here are some related posts:

http://www.t-shirtforums.com/screen-printing/t30131.html
http://www.t-shirtforums.com/general-t-shirt-selling-discussion/t17521.html
http://www.t-shirtforums.com/graphics-design-help/t54890.html

 

[miktoxic]

yea, not only is it the law it's the right thing to do.

using your example of martin luther king: imagine you were the photographer that planned/spent money/traveled/stood in the heat/got busted in the head by police(whatever) and years later you see your photo reprinted on a shirt. i know i'd be a little upset. -peace.

 

[jollytee24]

Thanks guys the posts were very helpful as usual