Back in February of 2007 (Free photos (and $13 Superbowl ads), 2/1/07) we wrote about the (at the time) latest hair-brained idea – free photos. The idea was that if a photo hadn’t sold for many months, it would get tossed into the “free” file, in hopes of driving other sales.A Google search for “free … Read more
One of my daily reads is Rob Haggart’s A Photo Editor. ( As an interesting aside, googling photo editor turns Rob up 5th. Not bad Rob!) One of the things that Rob wrote about today (Single Most Annoying Web 2.0 Feature for Photographers, 4/20/08) was that he was annoyed by those that are “Tracking my … Read more
Leave it to DC Comics (Batman: The Killing Joke) to depict the Joker as a photographer. Yet, how many photographers are jokers? (Continued after the Jump) I don’t mean practical jokes like muttering “please be seated” in an authoritative tone in the East Room of the White House at a Presidential event, only to see … Read more
If, by some strange convergence of the force, you have been able to combine your creative talents with a level of business acumen necessary to sustain it, do not forget about that creativity. That tap is a well from which you can always draw. Yet, to leave those well waters stagnant, is to neglect your … Read more
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER AGREEMENTThis FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), entered into as of date written above (the “Effective Date”), is between THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, a New York not-for-profit corporation with its principal offices at 450 West 33rd Street, New York, New York 10001 (“AP”), and the above-named photographer (“Freelance Photographer”). References to AP herein shall be … Read more
The principle sections of the contract begin here: Section 1. Agreement. 1.1. This Agreement sets forth the conditions under which Freelance Photographer shall provide freelance photography services to AP. Freelance Photographer and AP agree that from time to time during the Term (as defined in Section 7 below), AP may commission Freelance Photographer in writing … Read more
Here’s Section 2, followed by commentary:Section 2. Assignments.2.1. Freelance Photographer shall use his/her own equipment for the purposes of executing and completing each Assignment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event there is specialized equipment required to complete the individual Assignment and the Freelance Photographer does not possess or have access to such equipment on his/her … Read more
Here’s Section 3, followed by commentary:Section 3. The Photographs. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Photograph” shall mean any reproduction , negative, transparency, digital file or reproduction of a still image in any form.Comments:This is a very important distinction here – the definition of “Photograph”. This section specifically delineates what you are required to … Read more
Here’s Section 4, followed by commentary:Section 4. Rights.4.1. Freelance Photographer agrees that the Assignment Photos have been commissioned by AP, and each of the Assignment Photos is a “work for hire” under the Copyright Act; and to the extent that the Assignment Photos are not deemed to be a “work for hire” under the Copyright … Read more
Here’s Section 5, followed by commentary:Section 5. Payment. In exchange for accepting and performing Assignments and for the rights conveyed in Section 3 and Section 4 above , AP shall pay to Freelance Photographer an assignment fee provided for in writing in connection with each Assignment. Freelance Photographer must submit an invoice to the AP … Read more
