Copyright for Photographers

Copyright for Photographers

50mBeginner2014-04-25

Authors

Ben Long

Ben Long

Photographer, Writer, Educator

Carolyn E. Wright

Carolyn E. Wright

Attorney specializing in the legal needs of photographers

Course details

The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. At one of those crossroads lies copyright. Many photographers aren't familiar with this important topic and are left struggling with questions like "How do I register my work?" and "What protections do my copyrights provide when I discover that my photos have been used without permission?"

Carolyn Wright is a photographer and attorney who specializes in photographer's rights. She also publishes the popular Photo Attorney blog, where she writes about these issues. In this course, she sits down with Ben Long to discuss what copyright means to photographers and the correct steps to registering and defending their copyrights in the Internet age.

Skills covered

Ethics and LawPersonaBusiness Analysis and Strategy

Concepts

Copyright Interview

  • Understanding copyright registration
  • Discussing infringements and damages
  • Understanding licensing and contract agreements
  • Understanding options for pursuing an infringement claim
  • Discussing copyright at an international level