If You’re Planning a Grinch Themed Photoshoot—Think Again!
Everyone loves Christmas—even the Grinch wised up after years of trying to sabotage Whoville. But that doesn’t mean he’ll be…
News Anchor Sues Top Social Media Companies Over Inappropriate Use of Photo in Advertisements
A local news anchor in Philadelphia is suing over the use of a security cam photo taken of her that’s being used in ads on social media for dating sites.
The History Of Copyright | Blood, Money, Religion, And Art
Photographers are taught to cling to their copyrights with both hands and with good reason – nefarious (or ignorant) people…
Getty Images Now Requires Disclosure of Models Photoshopped To Look Thinner
Getty is making a move toward body positivity along with the market’s move to authenticity
Freelance Isn’t Free Act Now In Effect | Brings New Protections For Freelancers
Freelancing isn’t easy. You’ve got to constantly hustle to get your next job – your life is a perpetual job…
Copyright Infringement Problem Plagues Our Community | Advice On How To Deal
An SLRL reader found out her work was being used commercially without her consent and asked what she could do. My response was bleak, but there are things you can do.
No, First Amendment Rights Don’t Extend To Filming Police, Says Federal Judge
It wasn’t too long ago the sentiment was, and a legal one at that, that filming Police was within the very right of each citizen. That, apparently constitutionally protected right, has been challenged and ruled against by a Federal Judge in Pennsylvania.
Why The Wyoming ‘Data Trespass Bill’ Should & Shouldn’t Bother You
The new Wyoming law has a lot of photographers up in arms – but the reason it should seems to have escaped many of them. Here’s some clarification and our take
The ‘Ansel Adams Act’ Protecting First Amendment Rights| This Is A Big Deal For Us All
Photography has been demonized by the powers at be, and it seems to get worse and worse. The Ansel Adams Act is here to correct course.
It’s 1:00. Do You Know Where Your Photos Are? [The Ethics of Photo Sharing]
A trend that is becoming ever more common—the reuse of photos and other intellectual property without prior consent.
Basic Legal Knowledge That Every Photographer Should Know
Learn some of the legal basics of running a photography business – from copyright to contracts to business issues in this one hour webinar with The Law Tog.
Don’t Get Caught In A Copyright Mess – Watch This Video
The murky waters of photography copyright law is filtered here open your eyes to things you may not know, and correct things you thought you did.
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