Copyright Information

What Is Copyright?

All photos displayed on this web page are protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, United States Code). Photo proofs may be used in social media posts only, any and all purchased photos are protected under copyright laws and may not be duplicated or distributed. Copyright last the life of the photographer plus 70 years after his or her death. For works made for hire or anonymous works, the duration is 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation.The U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, United States Code) is designed to protect photographers and other artists by granting them the exclusive right to distribute, copy, edit, and publish their photography by license, transfer, or sale. The Copyright Law prohibits anyone from copying, scanning, editing or sharing photographic prints, images, or media without the written permission of the photographer. Violation of the Copyright Law can incur both civil and criminal penalties.

Why The Fuss?

Photographers have tons of time invested in developing high quality works for their clients. Photographs and services are normally based on clients ordering/ requesting their services again and purchasing prints and products from them. In the case reproduction of a photographer’s prints are produced elsewhere it may cause a loss in income of the photographer causing he or she to increase their prices of services and products. Digital manipulation and integrity is also a major concern, unauthorized changes or marks on a image can lead to other violations.

References

Guide to Copyright Basics, Publication R1 1981, The Copyright Act of 1976, Public Law 94-553, Copyright Office, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
The American Society of Media Photographers. ASMP Guide: Business Practices in Photography: 1995.
Crawford , Tad, Legal Guide for the Visual Artist. Allworth Press, Cambridge MA, 1995.
Strong, William, The Copyright Book: A Practical Guide. MIT Press, Cambridge MA 1994.
Weinstein, David, How To Protect Your Creative Work: All You Need To Know About Copyright. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1987