Photos Used for Advertising - Seller Upset

[Justin Stephens]

I recently purchased a duplex.  The rooms were on the smaller side, so during the home inspection I wanted to have photos taken of the rooms while they still had furniture in them so that future tenants that I would advertise to could see how the rooms might be arranged.  I called my realtor and asked for permission to take the photos.  She cleared it with the selling agent and advised me against taking any pictures that would identify personal information such as family photos, etc.  I hired a professional photographer and we went to the units during the home inspection and took the pictures.  The tenants were present during the photo shoot, and had no issues with us taking photos.  They even helped up stage some of the rooms, lay down family pictures, etc.  Days later, my realtor emailed me an email from the Seller stating that I could not use the photographs I had taken of the inside of the units.  The seller's adult son was one of the tenants.  I told my realtor that I received permission from her prior, and that unless the seller wanted to send me a check to reimburse me the cost of the photographer, I was planning to use the photos.  I never heard anything further about it and we closed on the property.  Now that I have the property listed on multiple websites, I have started to get nasty emails from the seller telling me that I'm not allowed to use the pictures.  She claims to have "filed a complaint" with whom I have no idea.  I don't feel like I've done anything wrong and I've simply just not responded to this lady.  The seller's agent sent me text messages asking for my email address and I told her that she needs to deal with my realtor if it pertains to the transaction with the seller.  I don't see that I've done anything wrong, and I'm not sure why this lady is so bent out of shape.  I'm sorry for the long story to ask such a simple question, but am I missing some angle here?  I don't think that I've done anything wrong.  I own the photos.  I got prior permission.  The tenant was willing and accommodating.  I am not sure why the seller cares in the least.  Can anyone lend any guidance on this?  Thanks in advance!