|
|
|---|
|
PhotoRESEARCHER |
PhotoRESEARCHER Newsletter for April, Week One #451A |
KEY WORDS: |Contract |
Traditional Scenes |
Professional Quality |
Unstated Obligations |
Information Age |
Photobuyer |
Copyright Infringement |
Misuse |
Welcome to PhotoRESEARCHER Newsletter, a weekly newsletter from
PhotoDaily, PhotoSource International. Want to read back issues of PhotoResearcher Newsletter? http://www.photoresearchn To sign up for our photoRESEARCHER Newsletter, visit us online at: (If you do not wish to receive the PhotoRESEARCHER Newsletter, please
see the instructions at the end of this newsletter.)
|
Wedding Photographer Held to Account for
“less than professional” Photography
By Joel Hecker, Esq
A contract to photograph a wedding obligates the professional photographer to fulfill not only the terms of the contract but to produce images that are of professional quality which cover the traditional scenes of the wedding. This was the finding after trial in a recent New York case which held that the photographer had breached the contract when he failed to adequately perform his obligations.
The contract required the photographer to photograph and videotape a wedding for a fee which was paid in full. The photographer was obligated under the contract to provide three professionals at the wedding and 70 pictures for the wedding album.
Things started badly when, the day of the wedding, only two professionals showed up, a photographer and videographer. (The third person would have been the helper who carries the studio lights.)
The testimony was that a total of 360 photographs were taken. The defendant’s two witnesses testified that they were in the business for 40 years and 14 years, respectively, and that the images taken were of professional quality .
The plaintiff, on the other hand, asserted that the images taken were not representative of those samples shown to him in the defendant’s sample wedding albums, and were amateur with respect to positioning, poses, and lighting and failed to adequately commemorate the wedding. The Court, after viewing the images, sided with the plaintiff.
Want to read more of this article? Go To http://www.photosource.com/researcher/legal154.html
John Gordon |
|
A Dozen Years Ago
Detectives At Work Disappearing fast are the days of general picture requests. ("I need an industrial scene.") Instead, requests will be highly specific. ("I need a scene of big industry located in a small rural town in the Southwest.") A photobuyer won't have to search dozens of sources to find that 'just right' image; labor-saving databases will make the search possible electronically. A generalist stock photographer in the wide world of images that will be part of the Information Age, may have trouble keeping track of the use of their images to catch any copyright infringement . However, a photographer who has a highly specific specialty (e.g. antique airplanes, home vegetable gardens, or cross country skiing) won’t find it difficult to track for copyright infringement. The Information Highway will eventually include detective services that will regularly report access and use of your highly specialized images, so that you can monitor them for any instances of misuse . If you do your homework, you'll slide effortlessly into the upcoming era of electronically distributed images. Rohn Engh , veteran stock photographer and best-selling author of “Sell & ReSell Your Photos” and “sellphotos.com,” has helped scores of photographers launch their careers. For access to great information on making money from pictures you like to take, and to receive this free report: “8 Steps to Becoming a Published Photographer,” visit http://www.sellphotos.com
######################
David Lawrence
Watch
for developments in the field of stock photography in
PhotoResearcher's Newsletter Note: If the URL is long, it may extend to two lines. In that case - clicking on it won't work. Instead, "copy and paste" the URL. CHARGING FOR SNAPSHOTS? Snapshots cost money in Mooresville, Alabama. In January, the town started charging $500 for a commercial photography permit if a photographer wanted to shoot three historic buildings in town for commercial enterprise. http://www.waff.com/ YES, THEY ARE TRULY WILD. A playful lion in Canada injured a martial arts expert who was posing for the cover shot of a magazine. http://www.thestar.com/DesiLife/article/347684 NO NUDES ISN’T GOOD NEWS. “W e were over-censoring in this case and are working to rectify that.," Photobucket u-turns on 'nude' baby picture ban - Photobucket has quickly u-turned on a decision to ban pictures that show babies in nappies. The company originally removed such images from its site because they depicted "nudity", which it said threatened the safety and security of its users. http://www.cnet.com.au/software/internet/0,239029524,339286836,00.htm?feed=rss EASY TO CREATE SITES. New Printroom Event Website Builder Lets Pro Photographers Deliver High Value Custom Websites for Clients' Occasions and Events - Printroom has a high degree of flexibility and customization makes these easy-to-create sites suitable for any activity, including weddings, portrait sittings, family events, sports events, school and organization functions, and more. http://www.creativepro.com/article/new-printroom-event-website- GETTING STOCK ANSWERS. Coming to Maine in June: “Everything You Need to Know About Stock Photography! “ - Stock Answers, founder and CEO Paul H. Henning and the Maine Photographic Workshops will present an in-depth class on stock photography in June. http://www.stockphotographer.info/content/view/669/ BEEN THERE, DOING IT. PDN 30 Alumni: On Lessons Learned - In honor of this tenth anniversary, we went back to a few PDN's 30 photographers and asked them to once again share some advice with the next generation of photographers. We asked each of them: What is one of the most important lessons you've learned? How have your career goals changed? http://www.pdnonline.com/pdn/features/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id= 1003728322 SUGARDADDY. Anonymous Gift Strengthens Palm Springs Art Museum's Photo Collection - The museum received an anonymous donation of 543 photographs and limited edition books featuring original photographs shot between the 1850s and 2000. http://www.pdn STOCK VIDEO ADS. PicApp embeds images like a video shared with the stock photo houses. PicApp options include embedding photos on web pages as a way to stand out from an increasingly crowded marketplace. http://www.news.com/8301-13953_3-9901321-80.html?tag=bl SHUTTER TO THINK… New exhibit explores the evolution of photographic Exploration In its brief history, photography has gone from curiosity to social commentary to commonplace, designed invariably to titillate and captivate or simply to freeze a precious moment. http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/03/24/features/encore/encore1.txt RARE FIND. April photo auction to include rare Weston, daguerreotypes to classic images. The April 8 sale at Sotheby's New York photography auction spans from early daguerreotypes to iconic 20th century images. http://www.mytelus.com/ncp_news/article.en. GETTING THE MOST. Getty Images, Inc. has had a class action lawsuit filed against certain officers and directors by the Law Offices of Brian M. Felgoise, P.C. The goal of the lawsuit is to seek the highest possible offer for the public shares in connection with the buyout from Hellman & Friedman, LLC for $34.00 per share. Those suing Getty Images: “Be thankful a buyout came at all….!” http://www.bloggingbuyouts.com/2008/03/19/those-suing-getty-images-
Now
you can search back issues of PhotoRESEARCHER Newsletter.
On your Web browser go to: http://www.photosource.com/researcher/list.html
then type in your keyword. Reproducing
or copying photoRESEARCHER Newsletter for non-private purposes
is not permitted without written consent of the publisher,
except for review purposes where source credit is given. ##
PhotoRESEARCHER Newsletter monthly newsletter is produced
by PhotoDaily, PhotoSource International, Rohn Engh, Director,
who is solely responsible for its contents. To
make a photo listing:
********** ##
PhotoRESEARCHER Newsletter monthly newsletter is produced
by PhotoDaily, PhotoSource International, Rohn Engh, Director,
who is solely responsible for its contents. PhotoSource International |
PHOTOBUYERS! Send us your photo need. You’ll find us at www.photosource.com/ On the upper right (white letters, blue background) click and fill out the form. ( No registration, no password needed…only your email address. Other options: FAX (800) PhotoFax (746-8632) E-Mail: eds@photosource.com Phone: (800) 223-3860 Correspondence Attn: PhotoDaily/PhotoLetter Editor, Lela LaBree, PhotoSource International, 1910 35th Rd, Osceola, WI 55020
#####################
Let Google find your stock photos for you.
Scanning through dozens of off-target images can be time-consuming and eye-wearying, not to mention frustrating. A better way In the Google search bar, type a phrase or several words that best describes the picture you’re looking for. Then type a space and then the word photosource. And click. You’ll arrive at the PhotoSourceBANK. Your selection will appear (in text) on a page with the name and contact info of a photographer whose files include coverage of the subject matter you request. Contact the photographer to receive a lightbox selection of target images for you to review for consideration. Or, if the photographer is also a member of PhotoSourceGROUP, an icon will appear, that when you click on it will take you to an immediate view of the target photo or photos, ready for downloading.
PhotoResearcher, get a handle on this easy way to post your photo needs and get fast results, from a select group of professional photographers. Check out our brief video that takes you through three simple and quick steps to locate the photos you need. Finding a hard – to – locate photo using the Internet.
DO YOU LIKE OUR NEWSLETTER? Give us a quote. Let us know what you think. Send us a brief note for our quotes section. Attn: “Quotes” daisy@photosource.com http://www.photosource.com/theater/ link this to the daisy e-mail address
Sending a disk or slides? Look like a pro. Stiff white cardboard mailers are available at: MAILERS, 575 Bennett Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, Attn: Pat Pulver; http://www.mailersco.com/ . Phone: 1 800 872-6670. Fax: 1 847 731-2603. ######################## Galen Rowell Travelwriter Marketletter is a monthly publication available online ( http://www.travelwriterml.com ) and in hard copy format. Travelwriter Marketletter is in its 28 th year. If you’re a travel writer or photographer, TWM tells you about new markets, payscales, editors, specs and trips. Contact Mimi Backhausen Phone: 703-879-6814 Fax: 208-988-7672 If you’re in travel PR, TWM tells you which publications are likely targets. If you’re a travel editor, TWM tells you about trips, and about your competitors. If you’re a photo researcher TWM will direct you to travel photographers.
###################
|
 Duece Rogney |
 Brian Bartley |
 Steve Raska |
 Cory Western |