Photography Copyright Infringement
Intellectual Property - Photography Copyright and Unofficial Use
Using The Work Of Others, Is It Infringement?
Don't get caught through Copyright!
I do not consider having my work on your site as promotion of my work. I consider it as additional worth to your site. For this, I would expect to be compensated. My work will improve your site by providing content that will draw more visitors. Is copyright infringement a crime, or a civil matter? ... What does your conscience tell you!
Assuming further visitors to your site increases income from that site, I deserve a piece of that pie. That is the business of photography.
As with all exclusive rights work, you should first obtain permission from the material owner before you use someone else’s work.You should also be prepared to pay a fee, as many photographers will charge you for using their work.
- You wouldn’t steel a car
- You wouldn’t steel a handbag
- You wouldn’t steel a mobile phone
Hands Off - The Business of Photography Copyright
Violation and why watermark: Many of my images are watermarked, under copyright, why? Because substantial investment goes into photography productions and publications. Recovering that outlay helps ensure the publishing program can continue. People generally put a watermark on a picture to acknowledge the creator and because they don't want the images to be altered or used without permission. Graphic design, digital art, and photography are valuable skills and the artists should be recognised and compensated for their time and their work. If you want to use someone else's photos or images, it’s only courteous to ask permission.
- Don't risk it
- Please respect official rights, pay the price
- Please don't smash & grab
..."Unofficial Use of Photography material is stealing!" It is always at least a civil matter, the means by which an owner of a copyright may file a civil suit, under the copyright act and under certain circumstances, it may also be a crime. A copyright infringement is subject to criminal prosecution if infringement is wilful and for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain.....
Photography Copyright Infringement - John Gilchrist Photography
