The Law (in Plain English) for Photographers

"If you're a professional photographer, you must own this book." —David Hume Kennerly, Pulitzer Prize winner, former White House photographer, University of Arizona presidential scholar The All-in-One Resource for Photographers at All Levels In The Law (in Plain English)® for Photographers, Leonard D. DuBoff and Sarah J. Tugman walk readers through the legal landscape of the photography business. In easy-to-understand terms and with plenty of examples, this comprehensive resource covers everything from organizing a business to privacy rights to copyright questions. Clearly outlined chapters will help readers to:

• Comprehend intellectual property laws
• ?Identify defamation and libel
• Distinguish rights of privacy and publicity
• Navigate censorship and obscenity rules
• Understand photo licenses and restrictions
• Organize a photography business
• Draft strong contracts and resolve disputes
• Properly file taxes and take advantage of deductions
• Select and utilize insurance plans
• Prepare an estate plan

To master the legal side of the business, all photographers need to have this essential guide in their libraries.