Today in the local news there was a story of a family who tried to make copies of photos at a Wal Mart. The pictures were taken by an advanced hobbyist, a friend of the family, as a favor. Because they looked “professional,” however, the store manager determined that copying the print could or would violate copyright law. To play it safe, the service was denied. As a technology fan, computer geek and photographer, I’ve noticed that IP laws, aside from their libertarian problems, are becoming more of a nuisance even for the average person. Camera technology, for example, has … Continue reading Intellectual Property And The Copying Of Photos