Copyright
Copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects the original expression of ideas. It enables creators to manage how their content is used.
The copyright system provides an environment that fosters the creation of new content for the benefit of society as a whole by:
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providing an incentive for people to create and invest in new content by enabling them to set the terms on which others can use the content; these can (but might not) include payment
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providing a financial reward to people who have created content that others find valuable, and lack the skill or time to produce for themselves.
Key points of copyright:
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Generally, copyright in photos lasts for the life of the creator +70 years.
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You will not own copyright just because you own the camera.
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Ownership of a photo varies depending ont he circumstances under which it was taken.
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Copyright has expired in photos taken prior to 1 January 1955.
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Photographers also have moral rights in relation to their work.
Contracts
A contract is between the photographer and the client. The contract should contain the following information:
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Estimate
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Acceptance
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Delivery
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Invoice Terms
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Payment
A contract should always be written.