The document discusses 3 copyright dos for using photos: 1. Learn basic copyright laws as photos have protection and permission is required for use. 2. Follow licensing rules for stock photos which limit reproduction and uses under standard licenses. 3. Publish your own photos carefully as permission may be required for things like people or buildings in the background. Exceptions to copyright protection include public domain, works before 1923, or government works, and fair use factors must be considered.

1. 3 Copyright Dos
for Photo Use
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2. Major Disclaimer
I am not an attorney=
nor do I play one on TV
The following
suggestions do not
constitute legal advice.
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3. Do learn basic copyright laws
Different countries
Different laws
The following based on
U.S. law
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4. Photos have copyright
protection
The creator owns the
rights
Owners have to okay the
use of their photos
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5. No permission = No Use
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6. There are exceptions
– Photo is in public domain
• Term of copyright expired –
Note: length of protection is a long time
• Published before 1923
• The photo is work of U.S.
government
– Meets Fair Use standards
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7. Factors for Fair Use
Purpose & Nature of
Amount Effect
Character Original
• Commercial • Factual in • Less is • Potentially
vs nonprofit nature vs better deprives
educational creative owner of
• Using most
work income
• Parody or recognizable
review • Applies to aspect of • Undermines
published & the original potential
unpublished affects fair market for
use owner
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8. Do follow licensing rules
Stock Photos
Standard License Extended License
Limits on reproduction May permit uses prohibited
and uses under standard license
Example: Limits on print copies. Example: the sale of t-shirts,
May not be reproduced for sale mugs, etc. with image
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9. Creative Commons
Sharing photos with different licenses
Attribution – give credit to owner
Non-commercial – allows non-commercial use only
No derivatives – no changes to original
Share alike –derivative okay with same type of license as
original
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10. Do publish your own carefully
Do you have the permission of
that person in the background?
Does that building’s sign
require special permission?
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11. Do learn
Do follow Do publish
basic
licensing your own
copyright
rules carefully
laws
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Images (not including logo) from
BigStockPhoto.com
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