Is The UK Government Trying To Kill Off Photographers

This is Orwellian!! A Government gone crazy and no longer working for the people!

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New Act Makes It Legal for Photographs to Get Used Without Payment to Their Authors

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Yes, you did read that correctly. I’m in a state of disbelief and utter disgust with our Government. Appalling behaviour. Before I continue, it’s imperative to understand that my post not only applies to professional photographers whose livelihood just got taken away by this Act, but also amateur photographers too. Also, this applies to photographs worldwide; any photographer, from anywhere can be affected by this.

Firstly, by taking a picture (any picture, be it a family snap or an amazing news picture, wedding picture, landscape etc) you create it and have copyright and ownership of that image. This is the law and a human right.

In a nutshell, the new Act (Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act, which received Royal Assent) that got voted through by government allows all work considered to be an orphan…

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the moon

When the moon is full, there’s an opportunity to see things differently…..

Springing into it

Sometimes I feel like I’m going in a spiral……

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The question is – to where?

I’ve been busy of recent times, preparing the house for inspections by prospective buyers……  and seeking new pastures for myself.  While I don’t have to move yet, I have the feeling that sooner may be better than later……