So you’re okay if someone takes your picture without your permission, uses it in their advertising without your permission, and doesn’t pay you anything?
There is a thin line between what is considered a public figure or celebrity and a private individual. Courts have decided on both sides.
Paparazzi, they are tied with ambulance chasing lawyers and used car salesmen as the worst of the bottom feeders. Insurance salesmen used to be in that group but Obamacare has put many of them out of business.
Years ago, the owner of Hamburg Heaven, snapped a photo of Jackie O eating at one of their counters. They blew it up, stuck it in the window and watched customers flock to the 53rd Street location. Jackie never blinked an eye. But she was quite a lady and a beloved figure in NYC.
If it’s on a public street, or on your private property, yes. . .
Yes and no. (I used to do advertising for a living).
If I take a picture down a crowded street, and the focus is on the street, and using magnifying glass you are able to find your face - tough bananas.
If I zoom in on your face and make you the focus of the picture - better have a model release or the user will pay!
As long as the persons’ presence is ‘incidental’ to the picture, anything taken on public property is fair game.
I guess I think she is a queen and is very impressed with herself. Just another Hollywood diva bimbo.