PHOTOVOX June 2026

In-Person Presentation: Photography in Public: Rights, Risks, and Realities with Lawyer Dave Ratner

DATE | Wednesday, June 10th, 2026

TIME | Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 PM 

WHERE | CPAC Gallery, 1200 Lincoln Street, Suite 111, Denver, CO, 80203 

COST | Free for CPAC members; $10 for non-members or guests of members

ABOUT | Join us this June for a timely and informative PhotoVox with entertainment attorney Dave Ratner, founder of Creative Law Network and one of Colorado’s leading advocates for artists and creative professionals.

PhotoVox is CPAC’s monthly program designed to help photographers strengthen their artistic voice through community, dialogue, and shared learning. In this special session, Ratner will explore the legal rights and considerations photographers should understand when making images in public spaces.

From street photography and public events to protests, architecture, and environmental portraiture, photographers often navigate complicated questions around privacy, consent, and usage. This presentation will provide a practical overview of what photographers can legally photograph in public, where limitations may arise, and how to better protect both themselves and their work.

Topics will include:

• Photographing in public spaces and at public events
• Street photography and protest documentation
• Model releases and when they matter
• Making portraits of strangers
• Commercial vs. editorial image use
• Copyright considerations for photographers

Whether you are an emerging photographer experimenting with street work or an established artist documenting public life, this conversation will provide valuable insight into the legal and ethical realities of photographing in shared spaces.

Join us for an evening of practical knowledge, open discussion, and empowerment for photographers working in the public sphere.

SPEAKER | Dave Ratner Drawing from decades of experience representing artists, musicians, and creative businesses, Ratner brings a uniquely accessible perspective to legal topics that can often feel intimidating or unclear.

Before founding Creative Law Network, Dave worked in the music industry as a tour manager, publicist, and band manager. His firsthand experience working with creatives informs his legal practice and his commitment to helping artists understand and protect their rights. He is also a founder of Colorado Attorneys for the Arts, the Mountain West’s only organization providing pro bono legal services to artists and arts organizations.

ABOUT PHOTOVOX

PhotoVox is a monthly program offered by the Colorado Photographic Arts Center to help you strengthen your artistic voice with the support of other photographers and artists in the Denver Metro community. Meetings are held monthly at either CPAC’s downtown gallery or virtually on Zoom, and feature discussions led by local arts and community leaders. Two sessions per year are dedicated to portfolio sharing (Print Share).