Having someone (generally a stranger) photograph their crafts and original designs without permission concerns many artisans.  In today’s electronic world, with cell phones that can take a photo unobtrusively in a second, this becomes an even greater concern. 
In addition, the picture taker can almost instantly place these photos on a site/blog or send to another person.  Even signs around your display, “Please do not take photos,” won’t deter some people.  These signs may even spur them on as a challenge.
With today’s ease in photography and the disregard (or ignorance) of copyright, most crafts aren’t safe from copying.  Print magazines still adhere …read more