{"id":2201,"date":"2024-08-12T09:10:20","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T09:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwstaging.keesdeboekhouder.nl\/at-dupho-there-is-room-for-every-form-of-photography-max-van-olden-dupho-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2024-10-09T12:08:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T12:08:58","slug":"at-dupho-there-is-room-for-every-form-of-photography-max-van-olden-dupho-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wwwstaging.keesdeboekhouder.nl\/en\/at-dupho-there-is-room-for-every-form-of-photography-max-van-olden-dupho-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cDuPho is home to every form of photography.\u201d \u2013 Max van Olden, lawyer at DuPho"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In a society in which images play an enormous role and are omnipresent in everyday life, a trade association for professional photographers can offer guidance and security. DuPho (Dutch Photographers) advises image makers who, for example, would like to start working freelance, or helps with problems related to copyright. And by organising relevant workshops, tours, and interesting networking meetings, DuPho supports both the business development as well as the creative development of today\u2019s photographers.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Max van Olden is deputy director and lawyer at DuPho. How did he start working for DuPho?<\/strong>
\u201cBefore DuPho, I worked as a lawyer and DuPho was my client. So I already came here regularly, and at one point I was asked if I would like to work at DuPho. I said \u2018yes\u2019, because I thought it would be nice to use my knowledge and experience in the field of copyright in a different way. And besides, I already knew that DuPho is a very fun and informal organisation.\u201d<\/p>

What makes your job so much fun?<\/strong>
\u201cIt\u2019s incredibly varied and versatile. One moment I\u2019m talking to the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science about a bill to tighten copyright contract law, the next moment I\u2019m advising a photographer whose photo has been used and published without permission. The period in which I started at DuPho was the exact moment that generative AI emerged as a big and important topic. It requires a lot of education for photographers, because it\u2019s so complex and is developing very quickly. We must work hard to safeguard the rights of creators, but it\u2019s all very interesting.\u201d<\/p>

What can trade associations do for an entrepreneur? And DuPho for image makers in particular?<\/strong>
\u201cDuPho members can contact us for advice and assistance on business or legal issues. For example, we review contracts, help determine rates, and advise on quitclaims and licenses. We also advocate for photographers, somewhat similar to what unions do. But we also organise all kinds of workshops, talks and other events. We really are a community for the profession.\u201d<\/p>

What profile do most DuPho members have?<\/strong>
\u201cThere isn\u2019t really a general profile, but the vast majority of members are self-employed. We have special memberships for starting entrepreneurs and pensioners, and a dual membership with the professional organisation for press photographers. But the field is incredibly diverse: portraits, architecture, drone photography, funeral photography, fashion, and even videography. And recently we\u2019ve also added AI image makers. DuPho is home to every form of photography.\u201d<\/p>

DuPho also organises events. Why is this important to you?<\/strong>
\u201cEvery year, we organise two large events: The Dutch Photography Day and the SO Award. The Dutch Photography Day is this huge celebration of photography in Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam with workshops, talks, panels, and the popular portfolio reviews by professionals. The SO (Selection of Dutch Photography) Award is a competition exclusively for photo series, in which the nominees are invited to a networking dinner. That\u2019s very useful, because you\u2019re dining with professionals who can help you with your career, such as image editors and agencies.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It is also through the SO Award that DuPho and Kees de Boekhouder have found each other.<\/strong>
\u201cFor the SO Award \u201923 audience award we were looking for a sponsor with ties to the creative industry. The competition is a non-profit event and this type of collaboration allows us to organise it. That\u2019s how we came into contact with Kees de Boekhouder and the collaboration started. We can now also offer our members a discount at KdB, and you advise them at our partner market or during workshops. This also really matches DuPho\u2019s services, and it truly is a pleasant and open collaboration.\u201d<\/p>

Besides work and DuPho: What makes you happy? What provides you with energy?<\/strong>
\u201cI write in my free time. I\u2019ve written three thrillers and last year my first Young Adult novel \u2018Deepfake\u2019 was released. I also visit schools to inform students about the fun, but also the dangerous sides of AI. And I\u2019ve written scripts for the Dutch police series \u2018Flikken Rotterdam\u2019. Because I\u2019m also a maker myself, I can really put myself in the shoes of photographers.\u201d<\/p>

What tips or advice would you like to give to starting image makers?<\/strong>
\u201cIt\u2019s not easy to earn money as a starting image maker. That\u2019s why I encourage them to delve into the business and legal sides of the profession. What is a license? How do you prepare a quote? Why should you use general terms and conditions? It\u2019s also important that you dare to ask a fair price. Don\u2019t be too modest and charge what you\u2019re worth. That\u2019s something you just need to learn, and you can discuss things like that with us.\u201d<\/p>

Lastly, what\u2019s the most powerful image you have ever seen or the image that made the biggest impression on you?<\/strong>
\u201cLast year, DuPho member Dafne Ederveen sent us a photo of an older lady with a life-size teddy bear, made entirely with AI. That made quite an impression, because that was the first time I was confronted with the power of generative AI. You could see that the image had been created artificially, but I immediately thought: What direction will this take if these types of images are already possible? Today, AI systems have developed even further, but at the same time we see this trend of image makers saying: We want AI platforms to stay away from our work. There\u2019s also a lot happening in this area on a European level. So in short, a very interesting time for image makers AND lawyers!\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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