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Copyright

As a general rule, Richard retains copyright for all his images. This section covers how you may use images: different permissions apply to clients who have paid for their images and those who have been given them free of charge.

Standard Copyright and License Terms

All images taken by or on behalf of Richard's Photography® remain the sole property of Richard Higham. Richard's Photography® retains the copyright for photographs unless there is a specific contractual agreement to the contrary.

It is an offence to copy or reproduce images without the express written consent of Richard's Photography®.

Images for Paid Photoshoots

Unless otherwise specified, photographs supplied to a client following a photoshoot may be used as follows by the client:

  • The client may make further copies (either electronic or printed) of the image(s) for personal use. (This explicitly forbids use for commercial reasons or to support a campaign, such as a political campaign, or use by a third party.)
  • The client may use pictures online, on social media websites or other websites subject to the restrictions above relating to commercial use and campaigns.
  • The client may use the image in printed material (excludes any material for which the client or third party receives payment).

    • These uses do not require attribution (although the client is welcome to do so if they wish).

    Images Provided Free-of-Charge

    Richard's Photography® may supply an image free-of-charge (for example a sample or complimentary photograph). Permission is granted to use the image subject to these conditions:

  • The recipient may make further copies (either electronic or printed) of the image(s) for personal use. (This explicitly forbids use for commercial reasons or to support a campaign, such as a political campaign, or use by a third party.)
  • The recipient may use pictures online, on social media websites or other websites subject to the restrictions above relating to commercial use and campaigns. Attribution is required (text should be included similar to 'Photography by Richard Higham, Richard's Photography © 2023: used by permission').
  • The recipient may use the image in printed material (excludes any material for which the client or third party receives payment). Attribution is required (text should be included similar to 'Photography by Richard Higham, Richard's Photography © 2023: used by permission').

    • All Images

    Images may not be sold to another person or business without the express written consent of Richard's Photography® (charges may apply).

    Commercial Use

    All commercial use of photographs is not included in the standard photoshoot prices.

    Commercial use includes (but is not limited to):

  • selling of images;
  • use of images in return for payment;
  • use of images in conjunction with paid employment;
  • use of images in media (printed material, websites, advertising, videos, photos) for which payment is required or for which payment is made.

    • Clients wishing to use images for commercial purposes should contact Richard before the photoshoot to explain their requirements.

    If a client wishes to use an image for commercial purposes after a photoshoot (where the use in question was not agreed in advance), permission from Richard's Photography® is required. Commercial use in these circumstances may involve making additional payment.

    In certain circumstances (for example where an image is supplied to a charity or not-for-profit organisation) permission for commercial use of an image may be given without additional charges. In this instance, attribution is required (text should be included similar to 'Photography by Richard Higham, Richard's Photography © 2023: used by permission').

    Copyright Infringements

    Richard's Photography® reserves the right to take action against copyright infringements.

    Last Updated: 3rd March 2023

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