Author: American Society of Magazine Photographers

Publication Year: 1985

Media Type: Report

Summary:

Abstract:

CONTENTS
Preface.

Chapter 1. Assignment photography.

A) Major photographic specialties.                  
     1. Advertising photography and general business
         principles.                        
         Sample multiple use form. 
     2. Corporate/industrial and annual report photography.
     3. Editorial photography.
     4. Architectural photography.
     5. Publicity/promotional photography. 

B) The photographer's responsibility.

C) The photographer/agent relationship. 
     Sample photographer/rep contract.

Chapter 2. Stock pictures. 

A) An overview.
B) Transaction outline: How it's done.
C) Basic economic considerations:
          Markets.
          What fees cover.
D) Sample photographer/stock picture agency contract.
E) Value of photographs.
F) Work for hire and stock photography.

Chapter 3. Form agreements. 

Assignment information.
Workfolder.
Bid/estimate/confirmation/invoice:
   Advertising.
   Corporate/editorial.
Delivery memos:
   Assigned work.
   Stock picture delivery/invoice combined.
Releases:
   Why releases are needed.
   Model release forms for individuals.
   Property release.
Rubber stamps:
   Protective notices for photographs/photographers.

Chapter 4. Copyright protection.

A) Ownership.
B) How long does copyright last?               
C) Protecting the copyright.
D) Violation of copyright.
E) Miscellaneous rules.          
F) Common situations and questions.

Chapter 5. The new technology.

Chapter 6. Insurance protection. 

A) Personal life and health insurance.
B) Personal insurance.
C) Insurance for photographer as a professional.
D) Prosurance.

Chapter 7. Book Publishing.

A) Proposing the idea.
B) Elements of the contract.
C) Sample photographer's book agreement.

Chapter 8. Settling disputes. 

A) Litigation and photographers:
     1. When the photographer is sued. 
     2. When the photographer sues.
     3. The use of a lawyer.

B) Forums for controversies:
     1. Arbitration.
     2. Courts.
     3. The joint ethics committee.

Chapter 9. Trade definitions, publications data.

Standard trade definitions.
Circulation and ad cost data of selected publications.

Chapter 10. ASMP membership information.

A. Benefits.
B. Membership categories.

Index.

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