Recently, the well meaning folks at Public Knowledge purported to demystify the Orphan Works bills, suggesting their own series of “Myths”, and offering up “facts” (Orphan Works Myths and Facts). The problem is, the PK folks just can’t have their own set of facts. To that end, we’ve taken the opportunity to “bust”, correct, clarify, … Read more
Many a time I have been working an assignment that had me properly attired wearing jeans and a polo shirt. Usually, it was at a very informal outdoor event, where even wearing Khaki’s and a button down would make me look out of place. Then, I get a call for an unexpected assignment in an … Read more
Sometimes, Brevity has it’s place. To that end:YEAH, WHAT HE SAID: Free is Killing Me!(Comments, if any, after the Jump)Please post your comments by clicking the link below. If you’ve got questions, please pose them in our Photo Business Forum Flickr Group Discussion Threads.
I’ve made images of probably over a thousand artists and musicians over the nearly two decades I’ve been making images. In fact, I am shooting a performance of a well-known 80’s band on Monday for a client. On these assignments, I maintain my rights to these images, as well as preclude any conditions of my … Read more
One of the things that gets me is when someone who has three production trucks, a star trailer, a Musco lighting rig, and six assistants puts together a project, and then expects the masses to snatch their video’s off the shelf. Sure, they may sell a bit, but what people – especially those starting out … Read more
More and more, Conde Nast is growing their universe, and family of publications and online editions. Previous Conde Nast contracts are now being used in the CondeNet contracts. Here below is the CondeNet version, but it’s essentially the same as the Conde Nast versions. In fact, the CondeNet version is essentially a drive-by rewrite of … Read more
NOTE: There has been SIGNIFICANT discourse in the comments section of this post, which makes it well worth reading – AGAIN, in light of the insights by a number of folks. — JohnI got to thinking the other day, about how many times I license an image to a client exclusively. I sign a contract. … Read more
So, you’re stuck with just one way to point your flash head, and a single bounce-card to make your light look better, and you haven’t taken the baseline advice of David Hobby over at Strobist to take your flash off-axis with an off-camera flash cord?Enter a cool new device to make you look better. Check … Read more
“Did I mutter, or stutter?” Said the author, arriving at the desk of the publisher. “I said I want my copyright back. ““Well,” said H.J. Henry, “You can’t have it back. You transferred it to us back in 1981, when you were the naive and starstruck song writer that you were, what was it, 23?” … Read more
I find I get a great deal out of my reading. I can’t imagine the person who just doesn’t enjoy reading. Learning from the wisdom of others holds an infinite amount of genius – at your fingertips.Today, I was reading an article which referenced a book – The 48 Laws of Power. Law 13 notes … Read more
