RE: Some advice requested for a minor

From: KAPLAN, Menachem <MK[_at_]marval.com.ar>
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:15:01 -0500

Marissa,  

Addressing your questions;
1) You maintain your copyrights as soon as you take the picture (or develop the film), however, you may want to provide notice of your copyright and register it in front of the Copyright office. See http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html#pub. In this case you should be certain that any agreement you have with your friend CLEARLY states that your work is NOT work for hire. (A work for hire will allow the copyright to vest in the employer and not in you, the photographer.) 2) Generally, minors can enter contracts; however, these contacts can be voidable by the minor's election. (check with a lawyer for your state law). This is a protective mechanism for the minor (in this case you). If the contract you enter into protects your rights and clearly states that you will maintain the copyrights on any work (not a work for hire) and you choose abide by it, then there should be no problem with you entering into a contract.  

I hope this helps you, and good luck on your budding career.  

Disclaimer: The above is a private opinion and not legal advice and should not be construed as such. For legal advice, please see a licensed attorney.
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Hello all,  

I am 17 years old and am starting my career as a photographer. A friend of mine asked me if I would take some pictures for him to help promote some bands. Now obviously I can't enter into a contract, so I have two questions.  

1. How do I maintain my copyright and integrity of these pictures?
2. What are the downfalls of entering into this as a minor?

Please, all opinions and advice are welcome.  

Thanks,  

Marissa  

www.photographyexposed.com  

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