A photography contract that doesn't consider licensing and made-for-hire agreements can have an impact on business. Here are common pitfalls you need to avoid.
Author - Chris Reed
Chris Reed is a Los Angeles-based photographer and lawyer. He practices copyright law in the media and entertainment industries and is the author of <a href="http://www.copyrightworkflow.com">Copyright Workflow for Photographers: Protecting, Managing, and Sharing Digital Images</a> from Peachpit Press.
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