Recent content by FallenLightPhoto

As a rider/person you have the human right to ask us not to take any photos of you of which photographers do not have to oblige but I'd say 99.9% would due to welfare of horse and rider and just curtosy! We can/have the right to photograph anybody/anything on public property or if invited onto...

Totally agree feel this post is more aimed at the lifting from websites than about the purchased prints! Which I think is the main concern amongst photographers, although the actions after purchasing a print is still in question when it comes to "copyrights" but not as pressing! As for the...

Technically and practically it is still copyright theft but I'm sure if you contact the photographer they would give you the thumbs up to putting em on FB with a credit to them or they might even send you a low res copy for free as you purchased a print! Each photographer is different so to be...

As I mentioned previously I ride and compete and yeah many moons ago I lifted the odd thumbnail off photographers sites etc and also purchased ALOT but NOW I wouldnt dream of it ... I now know how much hard work and how long the days are being an event photographer and its not just for that one...

Contact the hosting site if it is on a website you can prove your are the original owner of the photograph as you have the full image etc ... majority of professional web designers/hosters take copyright as seriously as the photographers!

Just etiquette really though and respect for the service being provided and as they say doing the right thing and your view on copyright and photography images etc is sadly wrong, just need to google it to see that or look on most art/photography sites. Although "good will" of some...

Do you eat your chocolate bar before paying for it in the shop?? Copyright means you can not reproduce the photograph in any form even if you have paid for a print ... you purchased the print not the rights to the photograph, plus its just a little ignorant and rude seen as the thumbnails...

Would you expect an artist to do a quick rough sketch of a picture or for them to put their talent to use? You want blurry/soft/fuzzy photos then get a pal to stand around for the day and take photos of you! If you want clear, sharp, hopefully well timed and angled photos that print well then...