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RE: 5 Tips about image copyright so you don't get flagged .. or sued.
Many do it out of ignorance for not just the law but decency as well. All you can really do is to try and reach as many people as possible to educate them on what is and isn't acceptable. I find most people are receptive. But it is an ongoing issue that needs to be repeated time after time.
Just a couple of days ago I got an email from a tourist magazine that saw an image of mine on Fineartamerica as an art print, and wanted to know if it would be OK to use my image in their magazine with credit.
I emailed back letting them know that I license mages for my living and don't do free work with the link to where the image can be licensed on Getty Images and thanked them for liking my work.
I did receive an email back thanking me for the link, but whether they will actually pay or just find someone else to give them free work remains to be seen. I'll be watching my statements closely! :-)
Keep an eye on the magazine too just in case.. There's always the chance they decide to use the image anyway. I've seen that happen plenty of times.
Yes, I sure will. But my guess is that they are likely Getty clients and would not like to rock the boat and risk their reputation and a lawsuit by infringing on copyright now that they know it is an image under contract with Getty. When they saw my image on FAA, they likely thought I was an amateur photographer offering only art prints. I will still watch the magazine. They sent me a link to the digital copy, so they know I'll be watching!
Well that would be good. I hope they do stay honest then :)
I'll be watching. :-)