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Industry Information
There is a range of information through websites and journals that is easily accessed through the internet, books, magazines and professional associations that offer a range of information that is informative and structured.
The Australian Institute of Professional Photographers (AIPP) + acmp: There are different memberships that gives access to a range of information relating to photography within the professional community as well as legal and ethical guidelines for photographers to apply in a business setting.
ABN & TAX
Ethics and Copyright
Australian copyright council: Has a comprehensive website dedicated to providing current legislation regarding intellectual ownership of creative media such as photography, this area can be quite detailed and having guideline for reference is vital to working within parameters.
Metapicx is a user friendly site by drag the image and drop, it will bring up all the metadata and give you any copyright or ownership details if they have been applied.
Contracts and Quoting
Through a comprehensive contract or agreement between the client and service provider it is vital to deliver the desired product being the works as per brief, having a legal binding contract stipulating client information, terms, dates, pricing and brief, signed by both parties is a great way to eliminate any misunderstandings that could result in suits or damage to your reputation. Look at Model and Location releases
http://www.artslaw.com.au/sample-agreements/sample-agreement/photographers-location-release/
http://www.artslaw.com.au/sample-agreements/sample-agreement/photographers-model-release/
Best to seek legal advice with contracts!
Venues/Permission
Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority have restrictions on filming and photography for commercial purposes.
Sydney City Council have comprehensive guidelines for filming and photography. business-regulations-filming and photography permits.
Sydney Olympic Park has guidelines on sporting events
http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au
Ring local councils before you decide to do shoots for business purposes in Parks or Events.
The NSW Police Media Policy states that police have no specific powers to stop the media from taking photographs of them or of crime scenes as long as the media stays outside of the crime scene itself and obeys all other laws. At this stage, other states do not have any corresponding policy.
http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/175269/media-policy-internet.pdf
The Law and your responsibilities
Arts Law Centre of Australia have an information sheet on street photographer’s rights and responsibilities which is a must read.
http://www.artslaw.com.au/articles/entry/snapping-in-the-street/
http://www.artslaw.com.au/info-sheets/info-sheet/street-photographers-rights/
Andrew Nemeth also provides valuable information for your rights and responsibilities as a photographer.
It is a good idea to have any model or person sign a waiver if you are considering using an image in a publication or for advertising this may cover any misunderstanding on how an image can be used especially children.
The following is good reading if working with children or taking photos around children.
http://www.artslaw.com.au/info-sheets/info-sheet/children-in-the-creative-process-nsw/