The Business of Photography

Operating a digital photography business is no small task. Our experts cover all the issues related to the business of photography from copyright issues to studio concerns, here.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Laws In Collision Artistic freedom versus licensing rights—the law is in need of a course correction before it runs afoul of itself and takes photographers into a black hole of uncertainty What do an artist, the University of Alabama, a host of trademark law professors and members of the major collegiate athletic conferences have in common?  Read More...

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Vision To Visuals: Keeping It Real Rachel Hovnanian challenges perceptions of female beauty Imagine experiencing a parallel reality of our world that serves as an antidote to our pervasive media culture, which undermines women's sense of self-image and confidence through its artificial constructs of beauty.  Read More...

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Vision To Visuals: Change The World Russell James, Nomad Two Worlds and making a difference It was more than 10 years ago when we first worked with acclaimed photographer Russell James.  Read More...

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Is Photo School Worth It? Going into a photography program gives you the skills and knowledge to compete in an increasingly competitive environment In recent years, the world of for-profit education has been criticized in the media for making promises of high-paying jobs upon graduation.   Read More...

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Vision To Visuals: Culture Club A nightlife hot spot uses artistic fashion photography to set the tone Of all experiences in New York City that can make a newcomer feel like an instant New Yorker, spending an evening in one of the city's famed nightclubs has to be among the top five.  Read More...

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 The Fair Use Quandary The anatomy of a copyright infringement dispute Much has been written recently regarding Jay Maisel's enforcement of his copyrights, and especially of the demand that he made against Portland, Oregon-based Andy Baio, a self-described writer and tech entrepreneur, arising from Baio's unauthorized use of the cover art from one of Miles Davis' records.  Read More...

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Vision To Visuals: A Moveable Feast Painter Nicole Etienne experiments with photography and printing "I was hooked like a magpie to shiny things,"says Nicole Etienne, the dynamic young painter known for her "luscious" paintings, of her first encounter with print materials at Duggal.   Read More...

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Stay On Track Before filing a lawsuit, consider the possible ramifications and what victory or loss will accomplish One of the inevitable realities that any business involved in image creation and/or licensing will encounter is discovering instances where the business’ copyrights have been infringed.  Read More...

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Misinformation: Business Tech Traditional media isn’t the only outlet for reportage We know the familiar archetype of the photojournalist—the grizzled war veteran who has seen it all and captured it with his lens.  Read More...

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• Contender: Nicholas Mele It can happen in an instant

• Contender: Cindy McDaniel Going underwater for an unpredictable look

• Contender: Martin Christopher “Angel Face” was photographed for a local hair salon’s ad campaign

• Contender: Bruce Roscoe Meticulous attention to the lighting creates strong chiaroscuro and a dramatic effect

• Contender: Kevin Ziechmann Reality and photography collide in this self-portrait

• Contender: David Miller Rendering a split look in a “Frankenstein” photo

• Contender: Jeff Nadler Black and white film and natural light gave this image its distinctive look

• Contender: Jessica Christie Capturing emotions and creating a retro look

• Contender: Laura Bello A little bling and vibrant color demand a viewer’s attention

• Contender: Dhrumil S. Desai Style and substance came into play in making this warm-toned black and white portrait