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The Law Tog: Common Legal Mistakes to Avoid for Photographers with Rachel Brenke


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#135 Today's guest is Rachel Brenke, a licensed attorney in Virginia and Texas focusing on small business law including contracts, business formation and intellectual property such as copyright and trademarks. She is also the face behind The Law Tog which is the only dedicated legal resource for photographers. I can not wait to get into todays interview With Rachel Brenke

In This Episode You'll Learn:

  • How Rachel got started with Law and photography
  • What is a photography contract
  • Where to get a free portrait photography contract
  • When do you need to an LLC
  • Do children need to sign a model release
  • What needs to be on a photography contract for minors
  • Current laws about shooting street photography and selling photos
  • When is it legal to start charging money
  • When does photography change from a hobby to a business
  • The most common legal issues photographers face
  • How to make a photography contract
  • What a wedding photography contract should include
  • Why a photography contract and model release should be two separate documents
  • The benefits of being a legal entity
  • What to do if someone steals the photos off your website
  • Who needs to sign a wedding contract if parents pay
  • Can you cancel your contract if are in unsafe working conditions

Resources:

  • The Law Tog Website.
  • Download the free portrait photography contract

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