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by Andrew Nemeth BSc (Hons) LLB MTeach

Essays & Articles

( In chronologically descending order, recent updates first )

A.I: Privacy & Copyright
(7300 words, updated: )
Synopsis: A personal response, as an ex–lawyer + software developer + retired physics teacher, to questions of whether A.I. can infringe privacy and copyright
NSW Photographer’s Rights and legal issues
(16 580 words, updated: )
Synopsis: A detailed analysis of statute and common law as it applies to candid (or “street”) photography in NSW. Topics include Anti-Voyeurism Laws, Privacy Rights, Commercial Use, Defamation, Copyright, Beach and Child photography etc. The main emphasis is on Australian law as it applies in NSW, but there is also extensive coverage of Federal legislation, along with an overview of international trends.
Photography Now & Then #3
(13 740 words, updated: )
Synopsis: Part 3 — Digital imaging with Sony & Leica cameras, the potential impact of A.I. and the merits of having your own gallery online
Candid people photography: morality and aesthetics
(3640 words, updated: )
Synopsis: A (hopefully) light–hearted rebuttal of criticisms my Sydney Unposed project has attracted over the years. Topics include B&W versus Colour; Voyeurism versus Engagement; Photographing Strangers; To crop or not; Shooting from the hip; Worrying about The Light etc.
Photography Now & Then #1
(22 000 words, updated: )
Synopsis: Part 1 — Nikon, Mamiya, Hasselblad and Leica film cameras
Relativity for Beginners
(17 120 words, updated: )
Synopsis: Einstein’s Special & General Relativity demystified for the average reader
Photography Now & Then #2
(10 560 words, updated: )
Synopsis: Part 2 — Working with film, lens filters, lightmeters and flash/ continuous lighting
Ischaemic Affairs of the Heart
(9000 words, updated: )
Synopsis: An account of my near-fatal heart attack and treatment in January 2023
Favourites
(8040 words, updated: )
Synopsis: An annotated list of favourite movies, books and music.