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Past, present & future
BELOW, IS AN OUTLINE OF COPYRIGHT LAW SERVING AUTHORS SUCH AS MYSELF OF VISUAL ARTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND FINE ARTS. I HAVE DEEMED IT NECCESSARY TO POST THIS TO CLEAR UP ANY CONFUSION IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS.
IF I SHOULD EVER:
ASK THAT YOU TAKE A PHOTO(S) DOWN ANYWHERE OFF OF THE WEB VIA LACK OF ITS PROPER ACCREDITATION BY MYSELF...
ADDRESS YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION TO AN ANY PHOTO(S) IN PHYSICAL FORM (PRINT MEDIA, ETC) / WEB DISPLAY, THAT HAS BEEN UNJUSTLY ALTERED IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM...
ADDRESS YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION TO A PHOTO(S) BEING USED FOR ADVERTISEMENT IN ANY WAY WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE AND/OR DESIGNATED AGREEMENT...
PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE - UNDERSTANDING NOT ONLY COPYRIGHT LAW, BUT THE RESPECT AND INTEGRITY OF OUR WORK.
DON'T LET IT GO, OR "FORGET" - PLEASE RESPECT THE REQUEST ASAP.
IF YOU'VE WORKED WITH ME, YOU KNOW I HOLD HIGH REGARD, AND RESPECT TO OUR WORK ACCORDINGLY.
THANK YOU
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What is Copyright?
The U.S. Constitution and the Federal Copyright Act give "copyright" protection to "authors" for their "original works," such as photographs. Among the protections that copyright owners have are the exclusive rights to:
Make copies of the work
Prepare other works based on the original
Distribute copies of the work to the public by sales, rental, lease, or lending
To publicly perform and display the work.
These rights are protected by laws which provide for damages and criminal penalties for violations. Both the customer and the lab are subject to the law.
Who Owns What?
The law says the "author" is the owner of the copyright. The author of a photo or image is usually the person who snapped the shutter or created the image. If you took the photo, you own the copyright. If a professional photographer took the photo... show more for you, then he or she owns the copyright. If that photographer is an employee of a studio or other person in the business of making photos, then his or her employer is considered the author.
Why All The Fuss?
Photographers invest a lot of time and creative energy in gaining experience beforehand. On location they are setting the camera, pose, lighting, background, and perhaps even taking extra shots to get the right one.
Some photographers also are concerned about artistic integrity. Since their name is associated with the photos, they want control over how any representation / reprinting / recreation of their work looks.
How Can You Get Copies/Prints Made?
Under copyright law any photo lab can not recreate / print anything for you unless you are the proven copyright owner of said work. Go to your photographer and request what you need. They will do their best to see your needs are met. If by any chance they cannot make the copies, they may authorize you to make them.
Again, heed that some photographers (understandably) are concerned about artistic integrity. Since their name is associated with the photos, they want control over how any representation / reprinting / recreation of their work looks.
Are There Any Exceptions to any standards of Copyright?
Generally no, unless set forth by the photographer per contract / written agreement.
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PREPARING FOR A PHOTO SHOOT
24 Hours Before the Shoot:
Get plenty of sleep before the shoot.
Bags, dark circles or bloodshot eyes will ruin a shoot. (lol, unless that's what we're going for) Sleep at least 8 hours prior to the shoot. Get a good night's sleep and stay healthy. If you are tired it will show both on your face and in your attitude.
It is important that you might call/text 48 hours before the shoot.
1) To confirm time.
2) To confirm list of outfits-Styles, Colors and Props
3)To ask any last minute questions you may have.
Practice, Practice, Practice:
Face Practice: Always practice body and facial expressions. It is important to
know how your face feels when you smile or laugh, or frown or pout.
Practice facial expressions in front of a mirror. Learn how your face
feels with a perfect smile-no gums, eyes open-not squinting.
Body Practice: Practice your poses in front of a mirror. It's very
important to know how your body feels when it is posed in an attractive
manner. While shooting with me I will guide you in poses-however you
will be much more confident if you are able to do some basic poses on
your own. Look through fashion magazines for ideas.
Wardrobe & Belongings:
Get your items ready and packed up. This is generally discussed and worked out before the shoot, unless deemed otherwise by myself. If you have talked about bringing certain items please be sure they are packed and ready to go the night before. This avoids last minute running around and forgetting. Reliability is a must.
Make-Up & Hair:
Exfoliate your face the night before, possibly using a light moisturizer afterwards.
If there is a makeup artist for the shoot, you may need to put on a base/foundation in preparations prior to actually getting your makeup done. There are also of course those times where you may need to have no make-up on at all before showing for makeup application.
Correspond with myself or the makeup artist on what's needed in due time necessary well before the shoot.
If there isn't a budget for a make-up artist, or there simply isn't one available, you may need to do your own make-up according to the theme of the shoot. Be sure to bring your makeup with you on location for retouching/redefining, whether or not there is no makeup artist on location.
If there is a hairstylist involved, please follow any direction in preparation for the shoot, according to what the stylist calls for. (this even means the occasional request to not have you wash your hair in however many days leading up to the shoot)
By taking care of these arrangements to the detail before the shoot, it helps speed matters along. Speaking from past experience, I do professionally appreciate a model's communication.
During the Shoot:
Arrive on time.
In the beginning of the shoot: After your arrival and pleasantries are
done, we will review how to proceed with the shoot. (The game plan.)
Next, it is off to finish your make-up if need be, and change clothes if need be. This part may vary depending on purpose of the shoot.
Getting in front of the camera:
Communication is very important at this point. It's important to follow my
instruction while giving feed back. As a model and I would proceed to work together more, this give and take becomes much easier quite quickly, but the few first times around, it can take a while to develop a rapport.
Stay Focused and Relaxed:
A challenging part of the photo shoot process
is being relaxed and comfortable. I may be telling you where the light is preferable, where your posing should be, the expression I want,
having your arms and legs going in different directions while you're
holding an initial pose, there very well may be a crowd of folks looking on, and through all this you have to stay relaxed so the tension doesn't reflect in the shoot. :)
Items of Importance:
Check out/browse magazines: W, PHOTO, Elle, Vogue, etc. etc.
Bring any extra Accessories/Options-Belts, Purses, Earrings, Bracelets, Neclaces, etc. applicable to the particular shoot.
Bring extra clothes as options applicable to the particular shoot, just in case.
Get hair done accordingly...if no hair stylist is involved.
Get Nails done accordingly-otherwise, french manicures or clear polish on nails and toes!
Get plenty of sleep and drink lots of water. (NO ALCOHOL BTW)
Make sure you and the photographer have a plan, establishing a premise for the shoot before you start.
Practice in front of a mirror.
Ask me if you should get your eyebrows waxed and/or shaped if at all needed.
Have a light breakfast without salt. (salt bloats your stomach before the shoot)
Listening to a song at home/in the car before a shoot that fits the mood will help you.
If the shoot involves swimwear or nudity/partial nudity, don't wear constraining underwear, bra, socks, waistbands etc., so as to prevent unappealing marks or lines on the skin.
Dont be afraid to say you are not comfortable with something!
Be honest.
Be open, listening to constructive criticism and ideas.
Be willing to accept direction, without insult.
Try to be naturally fluid with the shoot, pose-able and moveable.
Be clear on the direction and intentions of the shoot before hand.
Make sure your photographer knows what level of exposure you are comfortable with-if at all applicable-before you start.
Work competently, keep the flow of the shoot moving within the perameter of what the location/shoot allows.
Get to know your own features, know what poses work best for your body and face, let the photographer do the rest.
Do your research! It is again advised to study and practice poses in front of a mirror.
Turn your body in different angles and watch how it changes.
Come to a shoot with ideas in mind of kinds of shots you would like to get, or bring examples perhaps tearing pictures out of magazines, or printing them off/emailing them to and for the photographers direction.
Study your "not so good" images from before, and remember what works and doesnt work.
Never get frustrated or discouraged.
Be fun to work with, and have fun!
Subdue your cell phone if at all possible, and refrain from taking distracting personal pics or video!!!
Dont wear shades or glasses if possible on the way to a shoot.
Emulating/feeling the energy applicable to the shoot is very important. The energy you bring to the shoot, and put into it, will reflect the energy and quality of the photos you get from it.
"The camera makes everyone a tourist in other people's reality, and eventually in one's own." S.S.
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Recommendations and reviews from 1 person
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January 25, 2016
Christy S. asked:Hello photographers! My best friend is getting married this year on September 1st. We are going to need a photographer for the bridals and wedding (possibly engagement as well) Can I get some kind of link to your websites or somewhere to see a portfolio and prices please? I want to capture her special day perfectly!! :)Craig A. replied:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Craig-Allen-Photography/124521180909796
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