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What’s All The Fuss?

Tom Szabo — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:02:35 +0000

Have you noticed how photographers are overly protective of their images? I often get requests from people to send them digital photos. To the point they feel they are entitled to them. Here’s an example of why photographers are so protective. A photographer image of her daughter was stolen then entered into a competition! Can you believe the nerve? Read on……

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Photography And Copyrights – Who Cares?

Tom Szabo — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 14:56:38 +0000

Let’s start by saying as soon as you press the shutter, your image is protected under federal copyright laws. Many social media sites are changing their “terms-of-service” to minimize or eliminate your rights under the copyright laws. Do you wonder why photographers are so fussy about protecting their work. You may say, “but I’m not a professional, so no big deal”. Maybe that’s true, but do you want to give up your rights so quickly? Copyrights first, then what?

Find out more by attending this free 1-hour webinar

http://pages.photoshelter.com/Copyright-Zone-Guys_Copyright-Zone-Guys-Registration-Gate.html

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Photography And The “Retail Syndrome”

Tom Szabo — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:08:28 +0000

I don’t know why, but so many clients feel that by paying a photographer for service, they OWN the results. Perhaps it’s what I’ll call the “Retail Purchase Syndrome”. You walk into the store, give the cashier the money and walk out with whatever you paid for. Now it’s yours.

It doesn’t work that way when dealing with creative work. Here’s an educational article written for the graphic arts field, but the same laws apply to photography. Enjoy the link:

http://aigasf.org/community/legalities/do_you_have_to_give_your_freelance_client_your_digital_files?goback=%2Egde_149544_member_258581583

As always, give me your thoughts.

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More about Copyrights

Tom Szabo — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:05:36 +0000

So many people think if the photographer takes their picture, they own it as the subject. Not so. Here’s a great article to give you more info.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Photography—What-is-a-Photographers-Copyright-and-Why-Do-They-Need-It?&id=4082083

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