Legal Photography

Legal Photography
Author: Stan Sholik
Publisher: Amherst Media
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2015-03-17
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1608958590

While the number of assignments available in many photographic specialties is decreasing, there are still relatively untapped growth areas for still photographers and videographers. One of these specialty fields is legal photography. Legal photography involves working closely with lawyers in law firms to provide photographic or video documentation relevant to their civil, not criminal, cases. It can involve a range of other photographic specialties from macro photography to architectural photography. No matter what is involved in a legal photography assignment, it is generally interesting and presents a new, unique set of problems to solve. Legal photography is far more technical than creative, but it is also in demand and is financially rewarding. Civil cases brought to arbitration or jury trial range from simple to complex. Common to all cases is the need to present evidence in a fair and accurate manner. In this book, readers will learn how to take responsibility for ensuring that the images captured and delivered for presentation are a “fair and accurate representation” of the observed scene. That responsibility begins with the choice and use of the proper equipment (e.g., camera type, sensor size, capture mode, the correct focal-length lens for the job), through the techniques used during image capture (exposure, lighting, camera angle, camera-to-subject distance, white balance, etc.), to the processing of the captures for output. Sholik also points out that documentation is required for each step to ensure all parties that the representation is indeed fair and accurate—and the details of how this can be accomplished are outlined in this book as well. Also covered is information about how to proceed should you be asked to give testimony as to the accuracy of your work and information about the requirements to be deemed an “expert witness.” For most photographers, doing assignments in the field of legal photography is the easy part. Getting the assignments can be more of a challenge, so the process of marketing yourself as a legal photographer is covered.

The Copyright Zone

The Copyright Zone
Author: Edward C. Greenberg
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2015-02-11
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1317692195

If you license or publish images, this guide is as indispensable as your camera. It provides specific information on the legal rights of photographers, illustrators, artists, covering intellectual property, copyright, and business concerns in an easy-to-read, accessible manner. The Copyright Zone, Second Edition covers: what is and isn’t copyrightable, copyright registration, fair use, model releases, contracts and invoices, pricing and negotiation, and much more. Presented in a fun and easy to digest style, Jack Reznicki and Ed Greenberg, LLC help explain the need-to-know facts of the confusing world of legal jargon and technicalities through real world case studies, personal asides, and the clear writing style that has made their blog Thecopyrightzone.com and monthly column by the same name in Photoshop User magazine two industry favorites. The second edition of this well-reviewed text has almost doubled in size to ensure that every legal issue you need to know about as a photographer or artist is covered and enjoyable to learn!

Business and Legal Forms for Photographers

Business and Legal Forms for Photographers
Author: Tad Crawford
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2009-11-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1581156693

Fully revised and updated to reflect current trends and changes in professional practice, this book features 34 fully reproducible forms (on a Mac and PC compatible CD-ROM) which photographers everywhere will find invaluable. Each form is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, advice, and much more.

Legal Handbook for Photographers

Legal Handbook for Photographers
Author: Bert P. Krages
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2017-07-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1682032876

Photographers who do not understand their basic rights tend to approach legal issues with blissful ignorance, extreme caution, or reckless abandon. Foolish souls may cross the lines to obtain images, while overly cautious photographers may miss out on once-in-a-lifetime opportunities in fear of legal repercussions. In the end, each of these photographers suffers as a result of not understanding the legal issues associated with photography. In this book, intellectual property attorney and photographers-rights advocate Bert Krages spells out exactly what you need to know to protect yourself and your business when planning, shooting, publishing, and selling your photography. -- Bert P. Krages

Legal Handbook for Photographers

Legal Handbook for Photographers
Author: Bert P. Krages
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2002
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781584280590

"Includes: how laws about photography are made on a local, state and national basis; the enforcement of laws, both criminally and civilly; photography in public and private places; privacy issues; understanding restrictions on subject matter, such as copyrighted material, currency and military installations; lawful and unlawful seizures of your film and equipment; establishing your personal ethics as a photographer." - back cover.

Photographer's Legal Guide

Photographer's Legal Guide
Author: Carolyn E. Wright
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2006
Genre: Law
ISBN:

The Photographer's Legal Guide provides essential tools and basic information to navigate the complexities of legal issues in the business of photography. It addresses the important issues such as copyright, taxes, business structures, contracts and insurance in an easy to read and understand manner.

The Professional Photographer's Legal Handbook

The Professional Photographer's Legal Handbook
Author: Nancy E. Wolff
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2010-06-29
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1581158076

In this accessible and entertaining book, expert Nancy E. Wolff explains copyright, trademark, contracts, and privacy. Real-world examples of cases, laws, and news items torn from today’s headlines illustrate the most urgent legal situations faced by photographers: requirements, limits, and enforcement of copyright and trademark; fair use and public domain; first amendment considerations; the law of privacy and publicity; and many more issues. Detailed information on drafting contracts and licensing agreements is included. The imprimatur of the Picture Archive Council of America assures readers that the information is comprehensive and up to the minute. The Professional Photographer’s Legal Handbook is an essential tool for everyone who works in photography—and everyone who wants to.

The Law (in Plain English) for Photographers

The Law (in Plain English) for Photographers
Author: Leonard D. DuBoff
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2020-01-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1621536815

“If you’re a professional photographer, you must own this book.” —David Hume Kennerly, Pulitzer Prize winner, former White House photographer, University of Arizona presidential scholar The All-in-One Resource for Photographers at All Levels In The Law (in Plain English)® for Photographers, Leonard D. DuBoff and Sarah J. Tugman walk readers through the legal landscape of the photography business. In easy-to-understand terms and with plenty of examples, this comprehensive resource covers everything from organizing a business to privacy rights to copyright questions. Clearly outlined chapters will help readers to: Comprehend intellectual property laws ​Identify defamation and libel Distinguish rights of privacy and publicity Navigate censorship and obscenity rules Understand photo licenses and restrictions Organize a photography business Draft strong contracts and resolve disputes Properly file taxes and take advantage of deductions Select and utilize insurance plans Prepare an estate plan To master the legal side of the business, all photographers need to have this essential guide in their libraries.

The Civil Contract of Photography

The Civil Contract of Photography
Author: Ariella Azoulay
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 586
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1935408372

In this groundbreaking work, Ariella Azoulay thoroughly revises our understanding of the ethical status of photography. It must, she insists, be understood in its inseparability from the many catastrophes of recent history. She argues that photography is a particular set of relations between individuals and the powers that govern them and, at the same time, a form of relations among equals that constrains that power. Anyone, even a stateless person, who addresses others through photographs or occupies the position of a photograph’s addressee, is or can become a member of the citizenry of photography. The crucial arguments of the book concern two groups that have been rendered invisible by their state of exception: the Palestinian noncitizens of Israel and women in Western societies. Azoulay’s leading question is: Under what legal, political, or cultural conditions does it become possible to see and show disaster that befalls those with flawed citizenship in a state of exception? The Civil Contract of Photography is an essential work for anyone seeking to understand the disasters of recent history and the consequences of how they and their victims are represented.

Photography and the Law

Photography and the Law
Author: Michael O’Flanagan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2018-10-12
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0429887558

Photographers and publishers of photographs enjoy a wide range of legal rights including freedom of expression and of publication. They have a right to create and publish photographs. They may invoke their intellectual, moral and property rights to protect and enforce their rights in their created and/or published works. These rights are not absolute. This book analyses the various legal restrictions and prohibitions, which may affect these rights. Photography and the Law investigates the legal limitations faced by professional and amateur photographers and photograph publishers under Irish, UK and EU Law. Through an in-depth discussion of the personal rights of the public, including the right not to be harassed, the book gives a clear analysis of the current legal standpoint on the relationship between privacy and freedom of expression. Additionally, the book looks at the reconciliation of photographers’ rights with the state’s interest in public security and defence, alongside the enforcement of ethical and moral codes. Comparative legal standing in the European Union is used as a springboard to further analyse Irish and UK statutes and case law, including recent reforms and current proposals for future change. The book ends with pertinent suggestions of the necessary reforms and enactments required to rebalance the relationship between the personal rights of individuals, the state’s duties and the protection of photographers’ and photograph publishers’ rights. By clearly explaining the theoretical and conceptual reasoning behind the current law, alongside proposed reforms, the book will be a useful tool for any student or academic interested in photography law, privacy and media law, alongside professional and amateur photographers and photograph publishers.