#135 Today's 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

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Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

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