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May

2008

09:15

Photographer Found in Violation of New Mexico Discrimination Law

A professional photographer was found in violation of New Mexico's Discrimination law when she refused to take photographs of a gay couple at their commitment ceremony because of her religious beliefs. ...

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May

2008

11:41

Can You Even Snap Off that Picture?

What do you do if someone in authority (in a suit and tie, or in uniform) tells you that you cannot take photos in a certain locale, and you know he is wrong? You're between a rock and a hard place here. Sure, you can argue with the authority, and maybe e ...

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May

2008

00:46

Is a Model Release Necessary when Shooting Photos at a Sporting Event?

Let us say you are attending that championship basketball game in your home town and you decide to bring your camera along. Assuming cameras are allowed at the event, and you shoot some really great photos, do you need the permission of all the athletes i ...

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May

2008

01:02

A Photographer's Rights

Can a public official, police officer or private security officer order you to turn over your film or flash memory card? Can that same person tell you that you may not photograph in a certain area? ...

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April

2008

00:30

Is it Legal to take that Photo?

With the wide dissemination of small digital cameras and even camera phones, more and more people are finding themselves in difficult situations with their attempts at amateur photography. They capture shots at an accident scene only to find themselves on ...

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April

2008

06:36

Lawyer Charges Media with Exploiting Governor Spitzer Call Girl

The attorney for the call girl responsible for the downfall of New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer accused the media of thrusting the 22-year-old woman into the public eye without her consent by publishing revealing photos they had no right to use. ...

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