Copyright

Hi,

When not doing web design I do a lot of model making, and attend many model 
exhibitions.  Recently someone, who I will refer to as Mr X, has been kicking 
up a fuss about people taking photographs of his models he is exhibiting, and 
then publishing them on their websites - crediting the model to him but 
copyrighting the photographs to themselves.  He believes that as it is his 
model shown, he should own the copyright of the photographs.  

I always thought that the photographer owned the copyright to the photos, and 
so far my response has been that if Mr X doesn't like people taking photos of 
his models then he shouldn't exhibit them.  Is this correct?  He has 
currently banned people from taking photographs or videoing his layout, but 
still wants the photographs removed.  What is the legal position?

Any advice gratefully received!
Thanks,
Peter.

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