Depending on your definition of "vintage," it might already be protected by copyright. But a sufficiently old photo, from 1922 or earlier, is in the public domain. Once an item enters the public domain, it stays there.
If the photo is altered for comedic effect, it may be used under the copyright exceptions for satire. However, no alteration can remove the copyright from a photo.
"Vintage" is an ambiguous term. If by vintage you mean prior to 1923 then in most cases the material will reside in the public domain. However if the material is more recent you will have to determine who the holder of copyright is, and then contact them for the proper permission.
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No; the creator retains the copyright unless other arrangements are made.
The image is still owned by and under copyright by the original creator of the photographer who created the ORIGINAL image. Taking a photo of someone else's photo does not transfer the copyright to you (the iPhone owner).
If you transmit a copyright photo, movie, or music file then copyright is involved. It's the act of copying, not the means, that counts.
Pictures of vintage prams may be found on Photo Bucket and Pinterest. There are many users who have pinned vintage pram pictures to their Pinterest accounts.
If you want to use a photograph that is not in the public domain, and you do not own the copyright yourself, you must obtain the permission of the copyright holder. You do not need to buy the copyright itself. More often, you will simply obtain a license to use the copyright for your purpose, usually requiring payment of a royalty to the copyright owner. Some copyright owners have licensed their photos under licenses such as some of those of Creative Commons, which may enable people to use the photo without payment. If the photograph is in the public domain, you may use the photo freely. A photo may be in the public domain for many reasons, such as expiration of a copyright or intentional release of copyright.
It depends on the copyright status of the ads. If they are in the public domain or if you obtain permission from the copyright holder, you can reproduce them. Otherwise, you may be infringing on copyright law.
No. Copyright is totally different thing than PHOTO COURTESY. PHOTO COURTESY means give honor to any photo by the quotations of author or owner. You can do the photo courtesy but You can do copyright for your purpose with out the permission of the author or owner. For Example: You have taken any photo and any newspaper or story writer or news channel want to show then they will enlist at the end of the PHOTO that COURTESY of ABC.
Their are lots of site where you can buy original vintage photographs, their are even more that have taken a vintage photo and made a new print, either the same size as the original or blown up to poster size, these sites usually allow you to put the photo on various items such as key rings, mugs, mouse mats etc
Copyright protection is automatic, and notification is not required. Virtually any image you encounter is protected by copyright unless specifically noted otherwise.