Iconic Nirvana Baby Sues the Band, Alleging Child Pornography
Spencer Elden, the man whose photo is on the iconic cover of Nirvana's Nevermind album, has filed a lawsuit alleging the nude image constitutes child pornography.
Man Busted Getting Into Water with Grizzlies for Photos
Here's a good example of how NOT to photograph grizzly bears out in the wild. This video shows a man who was caught on camera wading into Brooks River in Alaska and getting too close to feeding grizzly bears in order to snap some smartphone selfies and photos.
Facebook Must Sell Instagram, US Govt Argues
The US Federal Trade Commission has renewed its antitrust legal case against Facebook, arguing that the social media giant is an illegal monopoly and that it should be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.
Judge Orders Photographer Pay $22,000 for Failing to Deliver Wedding
A judge has ordered a wedding photographer -- who failed to provide the photos and videos to his clients for six years -- pay a couple $22,000, chastising him for "deceitful behavior" and unsavory business practices.
Amazon and GoPro File Joint Lawsuit Against China-based Counterfeiters
Amazon and GoPro have announced that the two entities have jointly filed lawsuit against seven individuals and two entities for making and selling counterfeit GoPro camera accessories.
Ancestry.com’s New Terms Allow it to Use Your Family Photos for Anything
On August 3, Ancestry.com -- the largest for-profit genealogy company in the world -- updated its terms and conditions to include new language that gives it the right to use any family photos uploaded to its system for anything it likes, forever and without limits.
Woman Sues McDonald’s After Burger Ad Photo Made Her Break Lent
It seems there's a food photographer out there that deserves a raise. A woman has sued McDonald's after claiming that a cheeseburger ad photo she saw was so tempting that it caused her to break her religious fast during Lent.
Apple Will Scan Photos Stored on iPhone, iCloud for Child Abuse: Report
Apple is reportedly planning to scan photos that are stored both on iPhones and in its iCloud service for child abuse imagery, which could help law enforcement but also may result in increased government demands for access to user data.
Photographer Wins Copyright Lawsuit Centered on Instagram Embeds
Renowned nature photographer and Sony Artisan Paul Nicklen has won a copyright lawsuit against the Sinclair Broadcast Group, which embedded a video from Nicklen's Instagram on its website and featured a screenshot from it without seeking permission.
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.
Facial Recognition Misidentifies Black Teen, Ignites Debate Over its Ethics
A Detroit-area skating rink is under fire for barring entry to a Black teenager after its facial recognition cameras misidentified her as a woman who was banned from the property. It has further ignited debate on the ethics of using facial recognition technology in the United States.
Photo Agency Argues Photojournalists Do Not Have Copyright Protections
A Lisbon, Portugal-based photographer who worked for the news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) is attempting to regain control of the copyrights for his images. To block him, AFP is stating no photojournalist deserves protection under copyright law, which could upset the entire industry.
Dua Lipa Sued by Paparazzi For Sharing Photo Without Permission
According to United States court documents, Dua Lipa shared a photo of herself that was captured by paparazzi "without permission or authorization" when she posted it to social media. The paparazzi firm is seeking $150,000 in damages and has asked for a jury trial.
Your Rights as a Photographer in the United States
Most people take pictures, post, and then never think about what happens to them. This is totally normal for people who take pictures to document memories, humblebrag on social media, and share pictures with their loved ones.
Police in the UK are Cracking Down on Irresponsible Drone Pilots
Police in the United Kingdom have been granted new powers that allow them to further crack down on pilots who are either flying illegally or irresponsibly with increased fines and the ability to confiscate drones.
UK Mom Says Man Took Breastfeeding Photos, Starts Petition to Outlaw It
A new mother in the UK has started a public campaign to outlaw nonconsensual breastfeeding photos in public places after she says she was photographed by a "creepy" man while nursing her baby.
Portland Officer Indicted for ‘Excessive Force’ on Photog, Riot Squad Resigns
Every police officer in a crowd-control unit in Portland has resigned from the squad after one of its members was indicted on an assault charge for "excessive and unlawful" force against an activist photographer.
Rapper Jay-Z Sues Photographer for Selling His Likeness
Acclaimed rapper Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against photographer Jonathan Mannion -- who photographed Jay-Z's 1996 debut album "Reasonable Doubt" -- for misusing his likeness, which includes the sale of merchandise such as photo prints and shirts, and licensing his image without the rapper's permission.
Photography Copyright and Licensing Simplified and Explained
Although professional photographers may deal with copyright and licensing regularly, it is not right to assume that clients are just as versed. For that reason, an architecture photographer has put together a simplified explanation to help business owners better educate their clients on who owns the produced photos and how they can be used.
Police Accused of Illegally Seizing Journalist’s Phone to Access Photos
A reporter from a Univision affiliate in Arizona has accused police of illegally seizing his phone and threatening to access its contents by "brute force" during an incident in April.