The Bottom Line
"Legal Handbook for Photographers" is written by Bert Krages, an attorney who specializes in intellectual property issues. This book is a wonderful compilation of important legal issues all photographers should understand. Whether you are a casual amateur or longtime professional, this book covers the subjects you need to know about.
Pros
- Covers the Vital Legal Topics Photographers MUST Know
- Written in Easy to Understand Language
Cons
- Mostly Covers United States Law
Description
- Chapter 1 - The Importance of Knowing Your Rights
- Chapter 2 - Access to Property
- Chapter 3 - Privacy Issues
- Chapter 4 - Restrictions on Subject Matter
- Chapter 5 - Confrontations and Remedies
- Chapter 6 - Protecting Your Intellectual Property
- Chapter 7 - Publishing
- Chapter 8 - Formulating Your Ethics
Guide Review - Review of "Legal Handbook for Photographers"
What you can shoot, when you can shoot, where you can shoot, and what you can do with the images are all topics covered in this book. Also covered are ethics, lawsuits, copyrights, photographer's rights, and how to deal with violations. This book is very upfront about the fact that no book can answer every legal question. However, the book covers the most common questions and situations photographers must understand. The 2nd Edition also deals with the world post 9/11 which has changed the public attitude towards photography greatly.
For non-lawyers this book is a must to understanding just how much the legal system affects photographers.
