...photographer. Specifically, to market myself, advertise and to go on shoots, commercial or residential, for a profit? I know their are tax issues here. But other than that is it legal or not? You know, without being in business for yourself but under the table. And without making this too complicated here.
2006-11-09 04:57:23 · 3 answers · asked by Maine Landscapes 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
The First Amendment protects everyone's right to take photos in public places; no license required. Nor do you need a license to advertise your services.
If you are going to have a studio, then you need to look into your town's zoning ordinance to see where a studio is allowed and what kind of signage you can have.
Keep in mind that if you want to use photos for commercial purposes, you will need to get a model release from any identifiable people in your photos. Commercial use means, for example, that you take photos for a local business to put in its advertising, on its Web site, etc. You do not need to obtain anyone's permission to sell photos for non-commercial uses. For example, if you photograph a youth baseball tournament you can sell the photos to parents, the local newspaper, players, anybody, without permission from anyone in the photo.
2006-11-09 18:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to work under the table you are going to find it hard to get legitimate business to hire you because they want to account for their expenses. Why not just start a small out of home business. It can't be that expensive. I have done that in Ohio a few times and it is pretty simple.
2006-11-09 09:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by chris B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are going to be operating a business, you will need a business license.
2006-11-09 05:41:57 · answer #3 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋