The Supreme Court Will Hear the Warhol Copyright Case Tomorrow
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments for the Warhol v. Goldsmith copyright case, the ramifications of which will have a dramatic effect on photographers.
Why You Should Care About the Andy Warhol Copyright Case
We need to talk about copyright law. Now before your eyes glaze over and I lose you, I promise what I have to say is worth hearing.
U.S. Copyright Office Argues Warhol’s Use of Prince Photo Was Not ‘Fair Use’
The United States Copyright Office has submitted an opinion to the Supreme Court that argues Andy Warhol's use of Lynn Goldsmith's photo of Prince was not fair use, sharing sentiments with opinions sent by the NPPA and ASMP.
Judge Tosses Photographer’s Slander Suit Against Hillary Duff
A judge has tossed the defamation portion of a Los Angeles-based photographer's lawsuit that was based on a run-in with Hillary Duff in 2020 where she posted a video on social media and called him a "creep."
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Critical ‘Fair Use’ Case Over Warhol Photo
The United States Supreme Court has announced that it plans to hear The Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith case, whose ultimate ruling will have a massive impact on the visual arts community with regard to fair use.
Photographer Accuses Russian Movie of Stealing His Photo Idea
Back in 2015, Norwegian photographer Stig Håvard Dirdal captured a creative Christmas photo that went viral online. He was recently surprised when he came across a poster for a Russian movie that looked a little too familiar.
Singer SZA and a Photographer Feud Over Image Rights and Payment
Solána Imani Rowe, professionally known as SZA, took to Twitter to criticize a photographer who she says released pictures of her without her consent. The photographer fired back, saying he wasn't paid nor reimbursed for the photoshoot expenses.
Photographer Says Top TikToker Charli D’Amelio Stole His Photos
The most-followed star on TikTok is being accused by a photographer of using his photos of her without permission or compensation for her new book.
UMG Seems to Think it Copyrighted the Moon
British filmmaker Philip Bloom recently filmed the Moon during sunset Skiathos in Greece. After sharing it on social media, he was surprised when the video was blocked due to a claim by Universal Music Group, which claimed copyright to the generic shots of the Moon.
Woman Upset Photo of Her Mourning Mother Sold on Getty Images
A Canadian woman has raised concern after discovering that a photograph of her mother mourning at a memorial site is now sold and licensed through Getty Images.
Photographer Wins Copyright Battle Over Warhol’s Use of Her Photo
A U.S. appeals court has ruled in favor of photographer Lynn Goldsmith in her copyright dispute over how Andy Warhol had used her portrait photo of Prince.
Photographer Sues Hilary Duff for Defamation Over ‘Creep’ Claim
Photographer Darryl Wilkins has reportedly filed a lawsuit against celebrity Hilary Duff and talk show host Wendy Williams, accusing the two of defamation by suggesting that Wilkins could be a child predator after Duff filmed Wilkins photographing her son's football game in a public park.
Wedding Videographer Denies Refund and Mocks Man Whose Fiancée Died
A wedding videography and photography company has sparked fury online for its response to a client who requested a refund after the death of his fiancée.
Photographer Accused of ‘Artificially Creating’ Her Plagiarism Claim
After World Press Photo announced its finalists this year, Iranian photographer Solmaz Daryani came forward and accused German photographer Maximilian Mann of plagiarizing photos from her personal project for his environmental photos of Lake Urmia in Iran. Now Mann's collective is firing back, accusing Daryani of fabricating the controversy with previously unpublished photos.
Photographer Cancels Photo Mural of Greta Thunberg After Boycott Threats
Wet plate photographer Shane Balkowitsch has canceled plans to put up a mural of his portrait of climate activist Greta Thunberg after locals threatened to boycott the business in the building.
Elon Musk is Blocking People Who Say Photographers Should Be Credited
If you enjoy following Elon Musk on Twitter, be careful not to call him out on posting photographers' work without permission or credit. Multiple people just got blocked by the Tesla and SpaceX entrepreneur for doing just that.
Godox to Retailers: We Did NOT Steal Profoto’s Designs
Profoto has been publicly accusing Godox of stealing its A1 round-head flash designs for the upcoming Godox V1, going as far as to send threatening letters to retailers warning them of legal trouble if they stock the V1. But Godox isn't letting Profoto thwart its V1 launch.
Socialite Filmed Freaking Out Over Baby Photo Shoot on Public Property
A prominent Houston socialite is the subject of a viral video this week after she was filmed losing her cool over a baby's first birthday photo shoot on public property.
Thunderball Clothing Shuttered Due to Outrage from Arch Enemy Photo Ban
Photographer J Salmeron of Metal Blast sparked a huge outpouring of support from other photographers and creatives last week after he shared how he was blacklisted by the band Arch Enemy while trying to protect his copyright. Now the clothing business at the center of the controversy has closed up shop in response to all the "hate and threats" it has received.
How I Got Banned from Photographing the Band Arch Enemy
Back in June I covered Fortarock, a fantastic metal festival in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. I had the opportunity to shoot bands like Dragonforce, Watain, Týr, Alestorm and Arch Enemy, all of whom are not only really fun to photograph, but also extremely talented musicians.
Adorama Apologizes for Employee Who Refused Service Over Politics
Adorama is publicly apologizing after an employee sparked controversy and backlash by refusing service to a prominent political figure who walked into the Manhattan camera superstore.
Zeiss Accuses Samyang of Stealing Its Lens Designs
The renowned German lens maker Carl Zeiss has accused the South Korean lens maker Samyang of copying its designs. As a result, the Samyang lenses at the center of the dispute are being pulled by distributors and retailers.
Licensed or Not? A Closer Look at the Fox News Flood Imagery Fiasco
In the face of breaking news, smartphones have made everyone a frontline reporter, and social media has allowed users to become self-publishers. However, with rare exceptions, most news content still relies on traditional media for mass distribution. Junior producers at large news-gathering organizations often attempt to obtain licensing rights directly from individuals via social media for photo and video that might not be available through wire services like AP, Reuters, and AFP.
Philip Bloom Accuses Google of Using His Work in an Internal Video
Well-known British filmmaker Philip Bloom is accusing Google of using his work without permission or payment for an internal video that has since been leaked and published by major publications.
NPPA Criticizes Sinclair for Local News Script, Sinclair Cancels $25K Donation
The National Press Photographer Association (NPPA) published a statement this week criticizing Sinclair Broadcast Group for its controversial on-air scripted message for local news anchors. Sinclair responded by canceling a $25,000 donation it had pledged. Now photographers and photo editors are speaking out in support of NPPA.
How NOT to Reply When Your Request to Use Photos is Rejected
If you're a business looking to license photos directly from a photographer, there are better and worse ways to respond if the photographer rejects your request and decides not to allow the use of their photos. That's what one convention recently learned the hard way.
Couple Sue Wedding Photog, Claim He Focused on Bridesmaids’ Bodies
A newlywed couple is making headlines in the UK after filing a lawsuit against a wedding photographer, claiming over a third of the photos were out of focus and that the photographer focused more on the bridesmaids (and their bodies) than on the bride and groom.
Couple Accuses Wedding Photog of Fat-Shaming Them with Photoshop
An Ohio couple is publicly accusing a wedding photographer of "fat-shaming" them after discovering that some of their engagement photos had been Photoshopped without their consent to make them look skinnier.
Canon Can’t Tell This Photo Contains Stolen Elements
Canon generated some controversy this week by widely sharing a photo that contained portions taken without permission from a shot by photographer Elia Locardi using a Fujifilm camera. The company has now responded, but instead of issuing an apology, it's clear Canon can't tell that the infringement occurred.
Man Finds DJI Customer Data Exposed, Gets Threat and Rejects $30K Bounty
Security researcher Kevin Finisterre recently found a flaw that exposed private customer data of the Chinese drone company DJI to the public. After reporting the bug to DJI's bug bounty program, Finisterre received pushback and a legal threat. So instead of collecting his $30,000 bounty, Finisterre is now going public with his findings (and experience).