A Photo Copyright Refresher and What Constitutes Theft
Posted: April 10, 2018
But it's on the internet, so it must be free. How many times have you heard that when it comes to the subject of image copyright and theft? So many times people think that just because it's online, they can use the image for anything they want. But, it can actually be theft in a lot of cases. It’s important to check that your photo sources are legitimate, and to learn how to protect your images so they're not being stolen.
Brian Wallace, writer for Dumb Little Man, shares how using photos from the internet could still be stealing.
If you are managing your own websites or your clients’ websites, make sure your photo assets are coming from legitimate sources and that you’re not stealing photos online.
Even if you see something online, it doesn’t mean that you can just take it for free.
Many people see no problem with downloading music from a streaming site instead of buying a CD. The truth, however, is that such act is already considered as theft and the same is true when you get photos online without the owners’ permission.
Imagine it this way:
Most people would never walk into a gallery and take a photograph that is hanging on the wall and walk out. So, why would you get a photo without asking for permission first?
Read the entire article,
Stealing Photos Online Is Still Stealing, on
Dumb Little Man.