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Every day I read photo news. It's not usually new camera gear, though that's fun stuff. I'm usually researching changes in laws, trends in media, copyright application, photography ethics in real time; I post about some of it here, but this article by Art Technical but Ashley Belanger brought together two issues I've been following.... Continue Reading →
'They used my picture and I should've got paid for it' By Nell Mackenzie Business reporter, BBC News Sean Heavey recognised his photo the moment he saw it on Stranger Things. “God, that storm looks familiar,” he said, as he and his son watched the hit Netflix show. When he watched a documentary about the making... Continue Reading →
This is a drum I beat in all my classes. I know a lot of well meaning friends who I've had to talk to myself about displaying my artwork without proper credit. I know it doesn't seem like a big deal, and I may be alone in my vehemence, but things are different than they... Continue Reading →
Saw this article and had to post it. Remember folks, to always, ALWAYS put your copyright in the metadata of your files, and a watermark is a smart option too... Google is seeing a huge boom in the number of takedown requests it receives from copyright owners wishing to get infringing webpages removed from the... Continue Reading →
I am fascinated by this story. This is a copyright horror story I have never thought up, and I'm notorious for being paranoid about copyright. You gotta read it to believe it. The article, not the e-book... Link below the awful book cover image. Couple’s Engagement Photo Ends Up on Insane Erotic E-Book Cover, Lawsuits... Continue Reading →
I get weekly emails suggesting photo contests to students. Often, I don't post them, with good reason. Or so I think. You can decide for yourself. If you look at the complete contest rules, as you should always do before entering any work, often I find that the contest can be a way to get... Continue Reading →
Say Reciprocity 