Legal Handbook for Photographers - Softcover

Krages, Bert P

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158428059X ISBN 13: 9781584280590

Publisher: Amherst Media, 2004

Synopsis

Beginning with the basic laws that govern photography, this legal manual helps photographers understand the basic matters of access and privacy, covering issues such as shooting images on private property, consent, and the photography of public groups. Subjects addressed include the legalities of photographing currency, stamps, securities, trademarks, seals, and insignia; military and nuclear installations; copyrighted materials; children; and animals. This updated handbook closes with a helpful glossary that decodes complicated legalese.

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About the Author

Bert P. Krages II attended law school at the University of Oregon and holds a master's degree in the environmental engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His law practice concentrates on intellectual property issues but also handles various other kinds of law, such as general litigation and environmental regulation. He is recognized nationally as an advocate of the right to take photographs in public places and has appeared in media such as National Public Radio's Morning Edition, Popular Photography, Shutterbug, and Wired. He is admitted to practice in the courts of Oregon and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He resides in Portland, OR.

Synopsis

Covering the rights photographers need to understand to prevent losing an image or incurring liability, this book details the legal aspects of publishing photographs, public vs. private property, model releases, copyrighted material, pornography, and intrusion of privacy. Also discussed are what to do when film or equipment is seized and handling confrontations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Amherst Media
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 158428059X
• ISBN 13: 9781584280590
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128