The Federal Copyright Act of 1976 made it clear that photographers are the copyright owners of their photographic images. Copyright is a legal right to control the copying, reproduction, distribution, derivative use and public display of photographs, and to sue for infringement. These rights are protected by laws which provide for damages and criminal penalties. When a photographer sells a copy of a photographic image, he/she retains all rights to the use of that image, and the purchaser owns only the limited rights to display the image.


Professional photographers have much invested in delivering quality work, and are also concerned about integrity and control over the reproduction process in order to insure the highest level of quality. Professional photographers are selling products AND service, so if questions arise, call your photographer and discuss an agreement which will satisfy all parties concerned.
 

Contrary to popular belief, and in spite of the fact that there are millions of photographers' proofs on Facebook and other social media, you are guilty of copyright infringement if you have used any method of reproducing photographers' proofs for your viewing pleasure or enjoyment.
 

TAKING PROOFS FROM ANY PHOTOGRAPHER'S WEBSITE IS CONSIDERED THEFT.  

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