Photography Law
PhotoSecrets
The Law For Photographers
The Legal Aspects of Photography
A free, online guide to the rules of taking and selling photos
The law is blind; photographers aren’t
By Andrew Hudson
Last updated: July 14 2010
First published: June 2007
Taking photos is fun. What isn’t fun is getting sued or arrested. To avoid that, It’s worth knowing the legal rights and wrongs of photography. In this free, “online book,” I’m going to review the main laws to be aware of when taking and selling photos. Welcome to PhotoSecrets The Law For Photographers.
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. I’m just a photographer trying to understand and explain the issues. The following is my opinion based on articles I’ve read but it may be wrong, misleading or inaccurate — do not rely on anything written here. If you know of an error, please let me know. If you have a legal question, please consult a lawyer.
I am still writing this and some chapters are not complete.
To navigate your way through the legal shoals, I’ve put all the tips, ideas and links that I know of into this section, designed as an “online book.” Everything here is for free, supported by advertising (such as that column on the right). You can read the pages in series like a book (just click on the “Next page >>” link), or jump directly to the info you want.
