Legal Handbook for Photographers, 2nd Edition

AVOID RISK AND POTENTIAL LIABILITY BY LEARNING YOUR RIGHTS AS A PHOTOGRAPHER 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 of propriety to obtain exclusive images, while overly cautious photographers may miss once-in-a-lifetime photographic opportunities because they fear legal repurcussions. Each of these photographers will suffer as a result of their approach. As this book shows, insight into the law can make you a more effective photographer becuase it enables the exercise of judgement that allows you to achieve your objectives—even in difficult or rosky situations. FEATURES •Your rights when photographing in public •How to safely and legally gain access to private property for photography •Privacy issues regarding photography—and how to avoid incurring liability •Restricted subjects (and common misconceptions about what you can't photograph) •Tips for protecting your intellectual property using copyrights, patents, and trademarks "A handy reference for quick answers to some of a photographer's most pressing and common legal questions." —PhotoSource International Bert Krages, Esq. is an attorney who specializes in intellectual property matters. He is nationally recognized as a public advocate for the rights of photographers to document what they see in public places.