135: Rachel Brenke - The Law Tog: Common Legal Mistakes to Avois for Photographers

02/12/19 • 76 min

Todays guest is Rachel Brenke, a licensed attorney in Virginia and Texas focusing on small business law including contracts, business formation and intellectual property such as copyright and trademarks. She is also the face behind The Law Tog which is the only dedicated legal resource for photographers. I can not wait to get into todays interview With Rachel Brenke

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How Rachel got started with Law and photography
What is a photography contract
Where to get a free portrait photography contract
When do you need to an LLC
Do children need to sign a model release
What needs to be on a photography contract for minors
Current laws about shooting street photography and selling photos
When is it legal to start charging money
When does photography change from a hobby to a business
The most common legal issues photographers face
How to make a photography contract
What a wedding photography contract should include
Why a photography contract and model release should be two separate documents
The benefits of being a legal entity
What to do if someone steals the photos off your website
Who needs to sign a wedding contract if parents pay
Can you cancel your contract if are in unsafe working conditions

Resources:

The Law Tog Website.
Download the free portrait photography contract

Download your free copy of
46 Creative Photo Ideas to Get You Out of a Rut
at https://creativeimageideas.com/

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Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa
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Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How Rachel got started with Law and photography
What is a photography contract
Where to get a free portrait photography contract
When do you need to an LLC
Do children need to sign a model release
What needs to be on a photography contract for minors
Current laws about shooting street photography and selling photos
When is it legal to start charging money
When does photography change from a hobby to a business
The most common legal issues photographers face
How to make a photography contract
What a wedding photography contract should include
Why a photography contract and model release should be two separate documents
The benefits of being a legal entity
What to do if someone steals the photos off your website
Who needs to sign a wedding contract if parents pay
Can you cancel your contract if are in unsafe working conditions

Resources:

The Law Tog Website.
Download the free portrait photography contract

Download your free copy of
46 Creative Photo Ideas to Get You Out of a Rut
at https://creativeimageideas.com/

Connect with Raymond!

Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa
Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

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Dealing with imposters syndrome is no joke. It can hold you back for years. But how do you know if you are dealing with Imposter syndrome or just a case of beginners nerves? In todays episode you will find out!

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46 Creative Photo Ideas to Get You Out of a Rut
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Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
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Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Next Episode

136: Nick Church - Beginner to Pro: 24 Months to Full Time Wedding Photography

Todays guest is Nick Church. A UK based Bristol wedding photographer who until 2014 had never picked up a camera. 24 months later he had left his full time job as photography had replaced his income. Today I'm excited to talk about how Nick did it so quick!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

When was the first time Nick picked up a camera
How Nick booked his wedding
How Nick handled shooting 40 weddings a year with his full time job
The hardest part of photography for Nick to learn
A common misconception people think about going full time
What Nick would do differently if he had to do it all over again
Bad info Nick hears being taught to new photographers
An embarrassing moment Nick had at a wedding
How to know when do go full time
Why most photographers struggle to get bookings
Nick’s Facebook ad strategy that you can implement right away
Some tools Nick uses in his photography business to keep him organized

Resources:

Download your free copy of
46 Creative Photo Ideas to Get You Out of a Rut
at https://creativeimageideas.com/

Connect with Raymond!

Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa
Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!