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Photographers & Visual Artists
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& Visual Artists
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You know all about shutter speed, lighting, and angles. As a photographer or visual artist, you use your natural talent to take you to new heights.
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But…what about the legal stuff you?re not familiar with?
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]You?ve got questions and you want to make sure that you understand your rights and the rights of others.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]You want to know the in?s and out?s of legally protecting your business and avoid the mistakes that have landed many others in hot water.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”20px 20px 20px 20px”][vc_single_image image=”685″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][/qode_elements_holder_item][/qode_elements_holder][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns=”two_columns”][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”20px 20px 20px 20px”][vc_single_image image=”691″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=”no”][vc_column_text]
Some common mistakes many photographers make include not knowing:
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- Whether they own the copyright for their work or when to use a work-for-hire agreement.
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- When they need to get permission to shoot on private property.
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- Which contracts are needed when photographing people in public.
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- If they can be sued for invasion of privacy.
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- What to do when a client doesn?t pay.
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- How to stop someone from using your copyrighted work.
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- When permissions are required vs. fair use.
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At Locked & Lawyered, we can help you protect and circulate your work and make sure you steer clear of the common misunderstandings involved under the fair use doctrine.
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There are a few essentials we recommend for all photographers & visual artists:
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- Website Terms & Conditions? Set the ground rules for visitors to your site.
- Privacy Policy? Let visitors know what information you collect and how it will be used.
- Website Disclaimer? This is ESSENTIAL if you are giving any kind of advice on your site (limits liability)
- Independent Contractor Agreement? If you plan to hire a Virtual Assistant, Intern, Photography assistant, etc.
- Terms of Sale? Give customers/clients all the info needed when making a purchase (refunds, payment terms, etc.)
- Location Agreement? Use agreement for location shoots
- Copyright Registration for your website, images, and creative works.
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Check out our customizable templates and DIY ?how to courses? if you?d like to get started today. If you?d like our personal touch to help you draft these documents, or review any you?ve already drafted, contact us to schedule a Contract Strategy Session.
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- What is fair use?
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- 7 important legal issues for photographers
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- What is the difference between copyright and creative commons?
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