What's Next in the Field of Photography?

During FotoWeek DC's annual PhotoFest a few months ago, a group of concerned photography professionals brought together a series of presenters to talk briefly about what's next in the industry. I was among the presenters, and the presentations are now online on YouTube.

Here's the Highlights video (RSS readers see the video here):



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ASMP's Strictly Business 3 - 2 More Left!

ASMP's Strictly Business 3 seminar series roared back into the ethos last week with the launch in Los Angeles, and there are only 2 more cities left - February 25-27 in Philadelphia, and April 1-3 in Chicago. Last time around (SB2) when I was a speaker, we had attendees talking about how valuable it was for them to fly-in and spend the weekend with several hundred other photographers focused on growing their success.

This time around, you can be sure that it's the same, so I strongly encourage you to make the investment in your future by attending this time around.

To learn more, and register, click here.

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The Art and Business of Photography

While one might consider it unusual that I would recommend and promote a book on the business of photography when I am the author of what could be considered a competing book, I genuinely believe that the more business knowledge that's available, the better it is for photographers.

It is to that end that I recommend you consider Susan Carr's book - The Art and Business of Photography, which you can pre-order on Amazon now, and get it in a few weeks.

I've known Susan for a number of years, and worked with her on the ASMP Strictly Business 2 seminar a few years back. She not only edited the updated ASMP Business Practices book, 7th Edition, a few years back, but she also responsible for developing educational programing on professional photography for the ASMP as their Education Director, and has been for almost 4 years. So, she brings a learned perspective to the subject matter, and I am sure you'll garner significant insights from her book. So, pre-order it now.

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eCO Update - Group Registrations

One of the biggest problems with the U.S. Copyright Office's Electronic Copyright Office system of accepting uploaded content online is that they haven't been able to take group registrations - that is, registrations of a group of published images made over a period of time (but within the same calendar year). Now, they seem to be headed towards a solution.

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According to the January 24th Federal Register (here) (red emphasis added):

The Copyright Office is adopting interim regulations governing the electronic submission of applications for registration of automated databases that predominantly consist of photographs, and applications for group registration of published photographs. This interim rule establishes a testing period and pilot program during which the Copyright Office will assess the desirability and feasibility of permanently allowing such applications to be submitted through the Copyright Office's electronic filing system (“eCO”). Persons wishing to submit electronic applications to register copyrights of such photographic databases or of groups of published photographs should contact the Visual Arts Division for permission and guidance on electronic registration.

This is, of course, excellent news, because for many photographers, registering their published images online, when limited to images produced on just one day, or just one assignment, was cost-prohibitive and burdensome logistically.

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