Amyl and The Sniffers’ Lead Singer Sues Photographer Over Copyright Issues
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Amy Taylor, the dynamic lead singer of Amyl and The Sniffers, has initiated legal action against acclaimed American photographer Jamie Nelson. Taylor alleges that Nelson sold photos from a magazine shoot without her consent.
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In filings submitted to a California district court, Taylor’s representatives accuse Nelson of unauthorized commercial use of images originally captured for Vogue Portugal.
The contested photos are from the “Champagne Problems” series, released in July 2025, and have gained significant traction on social media. However, prints continue to be offered for sale on Nelson’s website, priced between $1,500 and $3,600, reduced from $4,000.
Nelson describes the series as a “visual dialogue between two kindred spirits,” emphasizing themes of “defiance, glamour, and authenticity.”
The shoot took place at Nelson’s renowned “iconic vintage pink palace” in Los Angeles, where Taylor showcased her punk spirit and distinctive sense of humor.
According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the court documents include an excerpt from a letter sent by the band’s manager, Simone Ubaldi, co-director of Sundowner Artists, directly addressing the issue of commercialization.
“I cannot be clearer about this — [Ms Taylor] does not want you to sell images of her face, or her body as fine art prints,” the letter states.
“If you had been transparent with her in advance of the shoot about your desire/intentions to sell the photos, she would have said no to the shoot.”
“We simply would have said no to the shoot.”
Billboard reached out to representatives for both Taylor and Nelson for comment.
Nelson’s work has appeared in prestigious publications such as Vogue, Playboy, and Vanity Fair, and she has collaborated with numerous artists, including Halsey, Camila Cabello, Gwen Stefani, Megan Thee Stallion, and Maren Morris.
Amyl and The Sniffers have emerged as one of Australia’s leading rock bands, enjoying a triumphant year that included performances at the Glastonbury Festival, a BRIT Award nomination, and winning four awards at the ARIA Awards. The band also received its first Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance for their song “U Should Not Be Doing That.”
Taylor took a bold step into electronic music with her collaboration “you’re a star” alongside Fred Again, while the band served as the opening act for AC/DC during the legendary band’s Australian stadium tour. Taylor referred to their appearance as an early “bogan Christmas” gift to AC/DC fans, calling them “the best band in the f—ing world” at the tour’s finale on December 18 at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.
