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 6, 2010 Trademark Yourself: Part 1 The key to protecting business goodwill Ask just about any photographer what area of law protects his or her business, and the answer you’re likely to hear is “copyright.”   Read More...

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 What Do You Really Know About Copyright Law? Legal issues about your photography can be confusing, but becoming knowledgeable in the area is part of being a professional in the 21st century Ask a fellow photographer what the first thing he or she learned about copyright law was, and you’re likely to come up with a variety of responses that have little to do with the reason copyright law exists, what it seeks to protect or even what rights it confers upon owners.  Read More...

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 A Still Pro Gets Started In HD Video Award-winning still photographer Mark Edward Harris takes us on his journey to becoming proficient with HD video More than ever, I’ve found diversification to be the name of the game. Having more irons in more fires increases opportunities.  Read More...

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Vision To Visuals: Walk, Don’t Walk By crowd sourcing, an artist created a unique display in Lower Manhattan Art and real estate enjoy a unique complementary relationship. The depreciation of real estate prices inevitably creates a downward demand trend for art as well.  Read More...

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 Release Me! If you want to feel properly protected and have the latitude to maximize your ability to sell an image, don’t forget the model releases when you hit the street Like many photographers, my way of seeing the world was influenced by images capturing discrete moments in time in everyday places.   Read More...

Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Vision To Visuals: Challenging The Norms Find your style Photography always has played an integral role in the world of fashion.   Read More...

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Vision To Visuals: The Model Project A cutting-edge display for a cutting-edge project Illustration has long struggled to gain a distinct place for itself in the fine-art world.  Read More...

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Is Fair Use Really Fair? As it exists today, “fair use” is a confusing and complex problem for photographers One of the most perplexing and confusing aspects of copyright law is the concept of “fair use.” Of the various limitations on the rights that copyright owners have under U.S. copyright law, fair use is the most widely known.  Read More...

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Get It In Writing A lawyer’s secrets to better contracts It’s a universal truth that economic downturns bring increased litigation as people attempt to minimize the liability they have under contracts.  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