terry_lillich

<p>I am not an attorney and offer no legal advice. I have however written numerous contracts to include non-competes. Generally, a non-compete agreement, to be binding, requires renumeration (payment). What you were paid for your work directly, does not usually count. A separate and reasonable amount must also be paid specifically for the future performance of the non-compete. A few words in an agreement hardly give an individual a right to deny you a livelihood, unless of course you had been well paid in advance to fulfill that agreement. I would think the length of time (5 years) to be excessive as well and may actually exceed state law in your state. Depending on the state, I would bet that the other fellow screwed up by not specifically listing and paying compensation for the agreement. Again, what you were paid to do the shoot....doesn't count. Do get a legal opinion. Check google for your state and look up court decisions for non-competes. Case law will trump all. TERRY</p>

<p>June, Samuel Watson does not exist....he lived in the 1600's. The site you are looking at is a template (sale sample) for a web company named blu domain. My company, uses them too. My site is <a href="http://www.CarolinaMediastarWeddings.com">www.CarolinaMediastarWeddings.com</a> . The images you are looking at are high end shots that may have used little but natural light with perhaps a reflector for fill. The images are enhanced in their dynamic range most likely with a product I also use, Nik Color Effects. Much of the magic is also being accomplished with the right lens. A Canon 70-200L IS would do the trick. Great shots begin with the right lens and the right light. The correct time of day (sun going up or down) and a little practice with a reflector can make it happen. Do check out Nik. TERRY</p>