Business And Legal Forms For Photographers

Business and Legal Forms for Photographers

Here's the classic "bible" of forms and checklists for every situation a professional photographer may face. Thoroughly expanded and updated to cover the Internet, this brand-new Third Edition contains 28 forms, each ready-to-use as is, or easily tailored to fit any situation. Photographers will find contracts for wedding, portrait, and assignment photography; property and model releases, assignment estimates, confirmations, and invoices; delivery memos; license for Web usage; nondisclosure agreements; and much, much more. An accompanying CD-ROM provides electronic versions of these forms, ready to use on both Macs and PCs."Every photographer needs this book. If you don't add this book to your library you may regret it later; this one I consider indispensable."-Shutterbug."Crawford has created what is probably the most complete book of forms for photographers who work in commercial, editorial, stock, wedding, fine art, even video. His contracts are safe, easy-to-use, and cover all the bases."-ASMP Newsletter.ReviewCrawford has created what is probably the most complete book of forms for photographers. His contracts are safe and easy-to-use. -- ASMP NewsletterEvery photographer needs this book. If you don't add this book to your library you may regret it later. -- ShutterbugFrom the PublisherBoth the manner and business of photography have changed in recent years. Technology has opened the door to new equipment and opportunities, as legal and economic changes have altered the way photographers find and perform jobs. Today's uncertain financial climate has emphasized the age-old need for photographers to negotiate and meet deadlines and budgets, while legal tools for protecting their work have assumed a new urgency. Help is now on the way. Attorney Tad Crawford has fully revised and expanded the industry classic Business and Legal Forms for Photographers, third edition, to help photographers organize and promote their businesses as well as minimize legal vulnerability.For all of the most important transactions any photographer is likely to undertake, this volume contains thirty-one business and legal forms, step-by-step instructions, advice on standard contractual provisions, thorough discussion of contractual issues relevant to the industry, and unique negotiation checklists to help photographers operate with the highest standards of professionalism.From the Author"Attaining the knowledge of good business practices and implementing their use is an important step toward success for any professional," Crawford observes.The third edition of this esteemed guide has been updated to cover electronic rights' issues and includes five new forms for trademark application, employment application, employment agreement, restrictive covenant for employment, and project employee contract.From the Inside FlapThe third edition of this esteemed guide has been updated to cover electronic rights' issues and includes five new forms for trademark application, employment application, employment agreement, restrictive covenant for employment, and project employee contract. All of the forms are included on a CD-ROM to aid in customizing for use in the practice of the profession. The thirty-one forms also include: