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~ (Author) "As the cases and discussion below illustrate, copyright law (more than any other legal area save, perhaps, contracts) has a significant impact on the field..." (more)
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Want to make a living in photography? Anyone who does needs this indispensable guide to licensing picture rights. In this accessible and entertaining book, expert Nancy E. Wolff explains copyright, trademark, contracts, and privacy. Real-world examples of cases, laws, and news items torn from today’s headlines illustrate the most urgent legal situations faced by photographers: requirements, limits, and enforcement of copyright and trademark; fair use and public domain; first amendment considerations; the law of privacy and publicity; and many more issues. Detailed information on drafting contracts and licensing agreements is included. The imprimatur of the Picture Archive Council of America assures readers that the information is comprehensive and up to the minute. The Professional Photographer’s Legal Handbook is an essential tool for everyone who works in photography—and everyone who wants to.


About the Author

Nancy E. Wolff, a practicing lawyer for more than twenty years, is a member of the entertainment law firm Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams, and Shepherd, where she specializes in intellectual property and new media law. A former trustee of the Copyright Society of USA, she lives in New York City.

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Allworth Press; 1st edition (May 29, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581154771
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581154771
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #583,285 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This one gets it right, July 17, 2007
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In a field plagued by rampant misinformation and vague legal theorizing, this is bar none the best down-to-earth, layman-friendly explanation of copyrights, trademarks, rights of publicity and privacy, and contracts that I've ever read. I'm a lawyer practicing in this field, and I recommend this book to ALL visual artists, not just photographers. Ms Wolff explains the legal issues in plain language, citing to appropriate recent cases and keeping her advice grounded in everyday practical reality. This book is a gem, and should be on the bookshelf of every lawyer and every visual arts professional.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended but title is a little misleading, August 14, 2008
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When I first started Nancy Wolff's book I was expecting, given its subject matter, a dry and slow read of its ~240 pages. What I got was an interesting, fairly quick and enjoyable read on a subject that is not the sexiest. It almost made me think that I would enjoy being an intellectual property lawyer.

I agree with the other reviewers here that this book is not an all encompassing legal guide for professional photographers as the title might lead one to think and that another book like the one mentioned in another review here (Best Business Practices for Photographers by John Harrington or maybe the ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography) would be necessary to more fully cover all the legal areas that a professional photographer may face.

While Ms. Wolff's book may not cover every legal area that a professional photographer may face, it does cover some important ones and does so very well. My only suggestion is that I would have preferred if there were a glossary of the legal terms used in the book. While most are defined somewhere in the text, I did need to look back a few times to remind myself of what they meant. In any case, I highly recommend this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Protecting your Copyright, August 24, 2007
This book is the one that anyone who makes their living in the image business, be they a professional photographer, image licensing agency, designer or publisher has been waiting for.

Nancy Wolff is one of the leading copyright lawyers in the country and what she doesn't know (and generously share with her readers) is probably not worth knowing.

The most significant issue facing anyone who makes their living in the creative world today is how to protect their copyright. It's getting harder and harder as digital manipulation and copyright infringements increase, together with general ignorance on the subject.

In fact this book could save your livelihood if you are a photographer hoping to continue to make a living by your camera! Shooting the greatest pictures in the world is not going to help if you don't understand the basics of your rights and how to protect them.

I manage an international picture library and have read this book from cover to cover and found it completely invaluable.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Over 150 pages of copyright law?
I bought this book because I wanted a better understanding of the legal aspects of photography. I expected to get a better understanding of contracts, property and persons... Read more
Published on August 18, 2007 by W. Supko

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book with the Wrong Title
This is an excellent book. It's too bad its title is so misleading about its contents.

Wolff's book is divided into three sections. Read more
Published on August 9, 2007 by Conrad J. Obregon

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for all professional photographers and editors
Nancy Wolff has produced an up-to-date and extremely useful resource for those whose careers depend upon a working knowledge of copyright law, trademark protection and rights of... Read more
Published on August 8, 2007 by PhotoMavin

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