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PhotoSecrets

The Law For

Photographers

Legal Aspects Of Photography

A free, online guide to the rules

of taking and selling photos.

The law is blind;

photographers aren't.



By Andrew Hudson



Contents

1. Introduction
2. Photographers' Rights
3. Can I Take This Photo?
4. Can I Use This Photo?
5. Can I Sell This Photo?
6. Copyright
7. Fair Use
8. Commercial vs Editorial
9. Artwork
10. Privacy
11. Publicity
12. Trademark
13. Trespassing
14. How To Start A Business
15. Links
16. Bibliography
PS
Taking photos is fun. What isn't fun is getting sued or arrested. To avoid that, it's worth knowing the legal rights and wrongs of photography. In this free, "online book," I'm going to review the main laws to be aware of when taking and selling photos. Welcome to PhotoSecrets The Law For Photographers.



Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. I'm just a photographer trying to understand and explain the issues. The following is my opinion based on articles I've read but it may be wrong, misleading or inaccurate -- do not rely on anything written here. If you know of an error, please let me know. If you have a legal question, please consult a lawyer.



I am still writing this and some chapters are not complete.

To navigate your way through the legal shoals, I've put all the tips, ideas and links that I know of into this section, designed as an "online book." Everything here is for free, supported by advertising (such as that column on the right). You can read the pages in series like a book (just click on the "Next page >>" link), or jump directly to the info you want.



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