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Nominative Fair Use of Trademarks
I have pursued copyright infringement multiple times. It is an unfortunate requirement in a field where we must display our work on the internet to remain competitive. I get all the usual responses and threats, but I ultimately get my … Continue reading
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Tagged Copyright Infringement, Music Photography, Nominative Fair Use, Trademark
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Prevent Hotlinks To Your Images
Hotlinking is when another website tries to include an image hosted on your website in their web page via “<IMG></IMG>” tags. This is a form of image theft and copyright infringement where they are using your intellectual property without your … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Legal, Security
Tagged .htaccess, Hotlink, Hotlinking, Hotlinks, Image Theft, Prevent Hotlinks, Prevent Image Theft, Security
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Bryan Rowe CD Cover
Baltimore composer and organist Bryan Rowe (no relation to me that we know of yet) released a new CD of live organ music called LIVE!. Portraits I took for him grace the cover and full page inside left and right … Continue reading
Posted in Legal, Music, Publicity
Tagged Bryan Rowe, Composer, Music, Musician, Organ, Organist
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Help Stop Orphan Works Legislation
There are currently two bills before Congress called the “Orphan Works” bills. One is before the House of Representatives and the other is before the Senate. Both bills have moved out of committee and are being prepared for debate before … Continue reading
Bacon Brothers @ Rams Head On Stage
[flagallery gid=1 name="Gallery"] On Saturday, April 5th, 2008, the Bacon Brothers performed in Annapolis at Rams Head On Stage. The Bacon Brothers is comprised of actor Kevin Bacon and brother Michael, nine years his senior. The brothers, who have released … Continue reading
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Tagged Annapolis, Bacon Brothers, Concert, Live Performance, Rams Head On Stage
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MusicPhotographers.net
It is with great pleasure that I announce the launch of www.MusicPhotographers.net. MPN is dedicated to professional music photographers. Our mission is to advocate sound business practices, warn against predatory practices, provide helpful and educational resources, and foster a sense … Continue reading
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Tagged Business Practices, Music Photography, Professional Photography
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How To Photograph Water Lilies
Most people are familiar with my work in music photography. I am also an avid nature and wildlife photographer. In September I was interviewed by a UK online publication called Water Gardener Magazine regarding my collection of over 500 water … Continue reading
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Respect Professional Photographers
A recent post on a music photography discussion group started out with the following request: best live shot you’ve ever taken – post it here. if it’s good maybe ill promote it The author seems to feel that my photograph … Continue reading
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RIP – Hilly Kristal (CBGB Founder/Owner)
This release from the Kristal family came to me from Brendan Rafferty of CBGB’s … It is with deep sadness and regret that we inform you of the death of Hilly Kristal, who died on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, from … Continue reading
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Commodity Photography
As music photographers, we often hear a band say “we won’t pay you that much for your photograph because we can get the same thing elsewhere for less”. The tendency for less experienced photographers is to give in and accept … Continue reading
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