Legal Handbook for Photographers: The Rights and Liabilities of Making Images (Legal Handbook for Photographers: The Rights & Liabilities of)

Every Photographer Should Read Clint In today's world photographers are often questioned or confronted with what they are doing. More overzealous people exist today, including a few law enforcement or security officers trying to protect perceived rights or restrictions. The overzealous protectors, coupled with many photographers who do not understand when it is appropriate to tactfully address the situation or simply move on, could effectively reduce our ability to photograph what is currently within our rights, morals, and ethics.Bert P. Krages lays out what is clear, not so cle. Lockman I am just an amateur photographer and found this book to be excellent as a guide for anyone who has legal questionsabout photography. My wife and I are members of a local camera club and each month someone gives a 10 minute talkabout something concerning photography. I volunteered to do one on the Legal Handbook. I contacted the publisher tocheck if it was ok to give a talk about the book and told them I would not be handing out any copies of anything in it andwould be highlighting some of the subjects in the book. The publishing company answe. Very important information This book provides very valuable information on legal issues for photographers. His examples are helpful to illustrate the complexities. A lot of it goes beyond what I need, but it's helpful to know about the legal issues. It can leave one a bit afraid to take photos For me, the best section is on personal ethics about photography- what to photograph and what not to photograph. That really made me think. So this book will sit on my e-shelf for frequent review. I certainly recommend this book.

Subjects addressed include the legalities of photographing currency, stamps, securities, trademarks, seals, and insignia; military and nuclear installations; copyrighted materials; children; and animals. Beginning with the basic laws that govern photography, this legal manual helps photographers understand the basic matters of access and privacy, covering issues such as shooting images on private property, consent, and the photography of public groups. This updated handbook includes changes in the copyright and national security laws, including law as it applies to digital imaging as well as video and audio rec

Legal Handbook for Photographers belongs in any responsible photographer’s library."  —Andrea Klein, portlandbookreview"The information is as eye-opening as it is vital. "The information is as eye-opening as it is vital and covers a broad range of subjects, from photographing public buildings to seizures of equipment. belongs in any responsible photographer’s library." —Andrea Klein, The Portland Book Review