I have a client that is a retailer for collectible dolls. She insists that 
I add doll images on her web site--I have no problem with that. 
However, she wants me to lift pictures from the manufactures 
website so she doesn't have to pay me to either scan or take 
digital pictures of the dolls. I understand that if I get their 
permission then it would be alright. My first question is this: Who 
should obtain the permission, the client or the web guy? 

The client in this case doesn't feel it is necessary because she is 
an authorized dealer of the dolls. I am not sure just what authorized 
dealer means and what it gives her permission to do. She feels I 
am second guessing her if I ask probing questions. I feel that I 
should have some sort of waiver if I do this without the direct 
concent of the manufacturer, but again, I would be second 
guessing her or offending her to ask for a waiver (then I am not so 
sure how protective that would in a court case anyway).

I have no problem asking the manufacturer for permission, but if 
they ever contact the client about something, wham!-- there goes 
that second guessing thing again. 

This is a moody old battle-axe type of person. She has been a 
client of mine for over two years. In fact, she was my first client 
now I think of it. I could just tell her no and sever the relationship 
with her, but my portfolio is rather thin. What to you savory 
professionals out there do when you're in a spot like this?

TIA

JIm Haslam
ForeverImaging

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