Even if you have done nothing wrong and can provide an adequate defense, the costs involved in a lawsuit can be crippling. For this reason, it is critical to protect yourself at the beginning of any financial relationship. By clearly establishing the terms of your agreement, you can greatly reduce the potential for problems. Photographer Norman Phillips and lawyer Christopher S. Nudo have combined years of experience in their respective fields to create a book that covers the needs of photographers and meets the standards of the legal profession. Packed with sample letters, contracts, forms, and clear, jargon-free explanations of each document, it is a critical resource for professional photographers.

FEATURES:*Model release, property release, estimate, and invoice forms*Sample wedding, portrait, and boudoir photography contracts*Financial concerns, including sales taxes, retainer fees, and payment terms*How laws govern your employees*Displaying and publishing your images

Norman Phillips is a master photographer who is the recipient of more than 150 awards, including the Accolade of Outstanding Photographic Excellence in Recognition of Contribution to the Industry. He has hosted many seminars, sponsored by corporations like Pentax Corporation, Eastman Kodak and Burrell Colour, Inc. Phillips is also a regular contributor to industry publications including Rangefinder magazine and the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International monthly newsletter.Christopher S. Nudo Christopher received his pre-legal education at Creigton University, where he was awarded his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1989. In addition, Christopher received his legal education at Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he graduated with a Juris Doctor Degree in 1993, and was admitted to the bar in 1993.

SPECS: 8.5x11, 128 pages, 25 sample forms, ISBN: 1-58428-148-0