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Do You Own the Images from Your Second Shooter?
If you are a wedding and/or event photographer, then you understand the essential role second and third shooters play. While ...
Obeying the Law & Practicing Good Ethics in Street photography
Street photographer Sean Tucker is constantly putting out truly informative content. Recently, he put out a video all about the ethics of street photography and how to avoid any legal trouble that could come from the result of bad practice. There's some great information in here you may want to take in before heading out for your next street-photography project.
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 ...
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.
UK Intellectual Property Office Responds to Myths About New Act
In case you missed all of the hub bub in the last week over the UK’s new Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act of 2013, at its basic terms it allows for copyright works to be used without the owner’s permission so long as the party using the image does a “diligent” search and tries to find the owner. This new act set off a fire storm of critics, some going as far as to say that this new law effectively abolishes copyright in the UK.
