Insights
What Happens When Someone Publishes a Photo of You Without Your Permission?
Whether or not someone can capture and publish a photo of you without your consent can depend on the purpose for which the photo is being used.
Does Instagram Own a License to Your Posts?
We analyze Sinclair v. Ziff Davis, a copyright infringement case where a media company publishes a photographer’s post as an embedded link.
Three Things Photogs Should Be Doing Right Now
The COVID-19 crisis has reached global proportions and we are all feeling the fallout. Event photographers are being hit especially hard. Here are three things photographers can do to stay on top of things.
Death in the Wedding Party
Even when the law is on your side, you should keep your reputation and goodwill in mind.
Coronavirus Cancellations
The coronavirus is turning the world on its head. Many events have been and will be cancelled. We talk about who can cancel, and how, and who keeps the money.
Dealing with a Client With Infinite Follow-Up Photo Requests
To avoid the client who returns again and again, it begins early in the process with important contract clauses.
Are You Properly Using Music for Wedding Films and Highlight Reels?
Do you include videography in your event photography packages? If so, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Licensing Music for Wedding Videos
Everyone uses music in their video productions. But it is vital to understand how you can use that music.
Controlling Your Liability When Your Photo Gear Fails at a Wedding
Who is liable when everything that could go wrong does? The answer often depends on the photography service contract with your client.
Published vs. Unpublished
Copyright law draws a sharp, technical distinction between works that are published and works that are unpublished. Why is that, and when do you need to care?
What You Can (and Cannot) Do When Your Photo Goes Unexpectedly Viral
That picture you took has become a meme. Once the photo is out there, can you get every one of them taken down?