Deleting a signature

[garyb]

My daughter recently had some professional pictures done of herself and her baby. When she went to the website she noticed the pictures had the photographer's name right across the picture, so she could not copy and save the picture without buying it. Just wonder if Photoshop Elements 7 has something that wipe out the advertisement and keep the natural colour of the picture?

[dj_paige]

Unlikely, and if the signature was done well, it would be close to impossible. I suppose it depends on exactly how the signature was created and how much work you want to put into removing it.

[christellf]

When done by a photographer with his signature or copyright you need his permission to alter, copy, or use his work in any way.

[ljameso1]

My daughter recently had some professional pictures done of herself and her baby. When she went to the website she noticed the pictures had the photographer's name right across the picture, so she could not copy and save the picture without buying it. Just wonder if Photoshop Elements 7 has something that wipe out the advertisement and keep the natural colour of the picture?

Doing so would legally constitute theft of the photographer's work.

[garyb]

thanks guys, those are the suggestions I also made to my daughter but just wanted to confirm.

[frank abramonte]

Gary, if she had professional pictures done wasn't she entitled to some prints?

[garyb]

I agree with everything that was said, however the pictures are very expensive and my daughter didn't have a lot of money, so she was just looking for an "alternative" although as I explained it is illegal and this is how the photographer makes her living.

[Joe_Kostoss]

Stealing copyright photos should not be even considered as an alternative! The professional photographer put his signature there for a reason. By downloading and modifying these photos, your daughter could be the subject of a lawsuit that would make the cost of the original images seem like peanuts. Don't do it!!!!!!!!

[dmrdm]

Illegal, illegal, illegal.

Also these would be of web quality (a very low pixel count) and they wouldn't be worth printing anyway.

Maybe a nice relative would buy some prints for her as a Christmas present?

[mrod]

Hi everyone. I think the main issue has been covered a few times, and I think the OP absolutely understands, based on his latest post. Thanks all for the input.

Mike