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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Update on NYC Wedding Photogs Bill and Tips for Tripod Permits

David Ziser of Digital Pro Talk has posted an update and additional info on the proposed bill for NYC wedding photographers to be licensed and submit a bond.

Scott Kelby at Photoshop Insider gives tips on securing permits for using tripods (after he calms down from seeing Julia Roberts!).

posted by PhotoAttorney at 10:39 AM

Monday, May 12, 2008

Photography With Tripods Is Not A Crime

Scott Kelby of Photoshop Insider, and many other things, has been admonished again. Similar to his experience as reported in my September 11, 2007, blog, Scott was stopped by hotel security for carrying his tripod while in New York. In response, Scott mocked-up a t-shirt and one of his readers, Rob Jones, has made the t-shirt available on Cafe Press (at Cafe's base price, so he's not making any money off the deal).

John Williams had a similar idea. This is a great, fun and non-threatening way to educate others about photography and photographers! Let me know at photoattorney(at)gmail.com if you create t-shirts, bumberstickers, or other items about taking photos, copyrights, or other isues that support photographers' rights!

posted by PhotoAttorney at 10:02 AM

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Accountants for Photographers - 4

Another accountant who works with photographers:

Harold Nelson
Harold J. Nelson Accountancy Corporation
17880 Sky Park Circle
Irvine, CA, 92614
Phone: (949)718-1396
Fax: (949)718-0231
email: harold(at)haroldnelsoncpa.com
www.haroldnelsoncpa.com/

If you known of other CPA/Accountants who work with photographers, please send me their name and contact info.

Note: These referrals are not endorsements. Be sure to check the qualifications of any professionals before hiring them.

posted by PhotoAttorney at 11:37 AM

Friday, May 09, 2008

Update and Photo Attorney Interview on Orphan Works

John Harrington has a good overview of where things stand with the Orphan Works legislation.

Check PDN's summary of the situation.

Julia Dudnik Stern interviewed Nancy Wolff and me for an article first posted to Selling Stock (a password protected site) on May 7, 2008. The article has been reproduced with permission on the SAA's Orphan Works Blog.

posted by PhotoAttorney at 2:08 PM

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

How to Add Metadata to Your Photos

In light of the concerns about orphan works and to possibly be eligible for enhanced damages when your copyright management information is removed for infringements, it is important to add your contact information to your photos. Laura Cotterman explains in her video tutorial how to create a metadata template to quickly add your contact information to your images in Photoshop or Bridge.

After you add your metadata, make sure that you don't lose it when using the "save for web" function in Photoshop! See my November 20, 2007, blog for more information.

posted by PhotoAttorney at 10:22 PM

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

ALERT! Hearing Regarding NYC Wedding Photographers

A hearing on a proposed New York City law to require wedding photographers to be licensed and submit a $5000 bond will be held Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Let your concerns be heard!

Thanks to Terry Michael for submitting this alert!

posted by PhotoAttorney at 4:22 PM

APA's Position on Orphan Works Act

The APA's position on the Orphan Works Act has just been posted.

posted by PhotoAttorney at 3:29 PM