Is It Legal to Use Cookbook Images in My Newsletter?

[pcheframsey]

I send out a weekly recipe newsletter to my customers, and several of them have asked for pictures of the recipes. Can I scan the pictures from the cookbooks into my computer and include them in my e-newsletters and ones I mail out too? If not, it's ok, I just thought it would be really cool to be able to do that, but I wasn't sure about copyrighting and all. Thanks!

 

[kat29]

I don't see why not. Your just showing them what the recipe looks like. Of course if you have made the recipe you could also take a picture of when you make it too...

 

[Trish1953]

I guess I'm on the cautious side. That wouldn't be copyright infringement, would it? (I'm a former librarian and issues like that concern me a little).

Trish in Texas
Future Director

 

[pcheframsey]

Trish,

That's what I'm concerned about. It's not like I'm not a consultant or that I'm selling the images or attaching it to something other than PC. I'm just going to be using them along with the actual recipe that I include in the newsletter to show people what it looks like. But I want to be sure about it before I do it. I'm like you, I tend to err on the side of caution.

 

[tlennhoff]

I'd call HO and ask before using them. Otherwise start taking a picture of them or ask your hosts if they have a digital camera and would take a picture & email it to you.

You could even do a contest with each recipe at the 1st show. Include info in the invites or in an email to all the guests: The person that sends you the best picture of the recipe will get a free SB.

And then share the pictures with us.

 

[pcheframsey]

I like the idea about the picture contest. I think I will call HO about it, just to be sure. Thanks!

 

[Brandi2007]

Does anyone photo copy the recipe to hand out at their show? I do and never really thought twice about it. Now.... I'm not so sure....

 

[tlennhoff]

A few people have recommended telling your guests that you'll post the recipe on your website for them in a day or two. This gives them an incentive to go to your website. You can either put the recipe in news or in the calendar notes on their show.

 

[MandyK]

A few people have recommended telling your guests that you'll post the recipe on your website for them in a day or two. This gives them an incentive to go to your website. You can either put the recipe in news or in the calendar notes on their show.

That's what I do -- I usually email everyone a recipe link to my website with my current newsletter underneath.