Can I be compensated for a photo that was used without my permission?

This is a very general question, but the simple answer is maybe. How was the photo taken. Did you model for it. Did you sign a model's release. Most states prohibit the use of a person's picture without a release or without compensation as it violates a person's right to privacy and right to publicity. That being said, no attorney can answer your question with so few details.

Although you may already know this, but as soon as you took that photo, you owned the Copyright of it. When anyone would like to use a Copyrighted photo they must ask permission, and, if the owner requests payment for said use, they must compensate the owner. I do not know how they acquired your photo, however, you should immediately request whomever is using your photo without permission to cease and desist use of your photo. As with the catalogue, you may request the use of your photo be justly compensated as the use of the photo was in violation of Copyright Laws. There are many other factors to determine compensation, including, and not limited to, the amount of catalogues that were printed and their widespread use, etc. etc.