Photography and the Law

Part 1: Setting the Stage. 1. Introduction. 2. Legal System and Photography. Part 2: Core Issues. 3. When Can I Photograph in a Public Place. 4. When Can I Photograph on Private Property. 5. Do I Need to Be Concerned about Privacy Rights. 6. Publicity Rights: How Can I Use My Images If They Include People? 7. Do I Need a Model Release, and If So, What Should it Say? 8. Can I Claim a Copyright in My Photographs? 9. How Do I Register My Copyright? 10. Can Other People Claim an Interest in My Photographs and Work? 11. Fair Use: Can I Use Someone’s Copyrighted Work Without Permission? 12. The Visual Artists Rights Act: Do I Have Other Intellectual Property Rights? 13. Can I Include Trademarks in My Images? 14. Can A Property Owner Prevent Me from Using a Photograph of a Building? Part 3: Discrete Topics. 15. What Issues Do I Need to Consider Before Licensing My Photographs to Others? 16. What Should I Consider When I Work with Art Galleries and Other Sellers? 17. Do I Really Owe Taxes? 18. What Type of Insurance Do I Need? 19. Miscellaneous Topics. 20. Special Categories of Photographers. 21. When and How Do I Retain a Lawyer. 22. Conclusion.