If you photograph the nude, fashion, or glamour in an "edgy" fashion, if your photography ever touches on explicit nudity or subjects of eroticism or sexuality, effective March 18, 2009, you are subject to new Federal regulations that require you to keep meticulous records. REGARDLESS WHETHER YOU EVER PUBLISH THE PHOTOS. "A Photographer’s Guide" analyzes §2257, its statutes, and the regulations, and from it you will learn what you must do to comply. Discusses the "safe harbor" certification which you may use. Includes an Appendix containing the full set of regulations implementing §2257 effective March 18, and an Update Service keeping you up to date.
Written by retired attorney/photographer Stephen Haynes, a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, and a photographer of the nude since 2001.
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By Stephen Haynes
Apr 1, 2009
"Update Service" Two developments not reflected above: 1) An Update Service for the book is now available, initially without charge. Book purchasers may subscribe to the service as described in the acknowledgment you will receive upon purchase. 2) One of the updates will provide forms and techniques you may use to satisfy your 2257 record-keeping and maintenance, including a downloadable "Section 2257 Model Information Form." Stephen Haynes Author
"2257" 2257 & 2257A, labeled as "Child Pornography Legislation", would not seem to affect photographers of the adult figure, nude OR clothed. Think again, this legislation is aimed squarely at anyone who photographs an adult either explicitly or implicitly erotic (sexual contact or WHICH COULD BE INTERPRETED AS LASCIVIOUS). It affects you whether or not it is a commercial shot or even on your private hard drive (think about a repair person seeing it and reporting you to the FBI). This law is about record keeping, child porn producers won't keep any records but everybody else had better be familiar with the rules - it's potentially 5 years in jail for NOT KEEPING SPECIFIED RECORDS. I've been married 40+ years, taking an erotic photograph of my wife now subjects me to the possibility of 5 years in prison if I don't document her age and identity in the federally specified manner. Buy this book, it might keep you out of jail. Clearly written by an attorney and... More > fine art photographer who has researched the topic thoroughly in the hope of staying out of jail himself, it is an invaluable guide. Purchasers of the book also get access to an update service which will keep you abreast of the law and it's implications and interpretations.< Less
"Guide ti 2257" This is the most comprehensive guide to 2257 to date. A must for any photographer that shoots nudes, or suggestive poses. Don't get caught in a world that you do not comprehend. This is a must have book for any of those who photograph nudes, or photograph suggestive poses with models. A working book that needs to be on every photographers list.
