​​​As a photographer and content creator, I deeply value the creative partnerships that make each wedding, event and session special. I am always happy to see fellow creatives, suppliers/vendors showcasing our collaborative work and more than happy to support fellow small businesses - as long as this is mutually beneficial and my work and copyright (since the copyright remains with the photographer or content creator in most cases) are respected.

 

When posting photographs and/or content which I captured on my social media I always try my best to also credit fellow suppliers whose work is featured in say content, providing the client(s) have provided me with their details. 

 

To ensure the integrity of the images and/or content I capture, and respect for all parties involved, I kindly ask that the following terms are observed when using my photographs and/or content:

 

1. Usage Permission

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Suppliers whose work was featured in an event or session which I captured (photographs or content) are welcome to use watermarked or approved images supplied to them directly by myself (not by the client or another supplier) for social media, websites, and personal portfolios only.

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In most cases I remain the copyright owner of images and content I captured and the client(s) only have a license for personal use and printing. Providing the client is happy with their images and/or content being shared and used by you (I will double check this as their privacy is my utmost priority), do reach out via email directly to me to obtain these. 

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Note: Images may not be used for commercial advertising, print materials, or third-party promotions without prior written consent.

 

2. Mandatory Credit

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Proper credit must be given in every post or online feature. Please include the following:

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• Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Linkedin...): Tag @photobya4 (for photographs) or @momentsbya4 (for content) in the image AND mention the relevant account clearly and upfront in the caption.

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• Website/Portfolio: Include a clickable credit link to www.photobya4.com near the image or content (ideally right next to or just under or above it) or in the credits section.

 

3. No Alterations

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Images and/or content may not be edited, cropped, filtered, or altered in any way, including the removal of watermarks or use of AI and addition of text over the image or content. Please use the images exactly as I delivered them to you (this will be in a resolution optimised for social media or website use) to maintain quality and consistency.

 

4. Requesting Images

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If you’d like specific images for your use, feel free to reach out via email directly to me (please do not ask the client) as I remain the copyright owner of those in most cases. I’m happy to share select images that best represent your work and align with my brand providing the client(s) have given their permission too. 

 

5. Commercial Use

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For use of images in ads, magazines, packaging, or any form of paid promotion, please contact me directly to discuss appropriate licensing options and costs. If you're unsure whether your intended use falls within these guidelines, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’m always open to collaboration and love supporting the work of fellow creatives!

 

Thank you for respecting these terms — here's to creating and sharing beautiful work, together.

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📧 hello@photobya4.com

📷 @photobya4 / @momentsbya4

🌐 https://photobya4.com 

 

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Already Shared My Work? Here's What to Do

 

If you’ve previously shared any of my photographs on your social media, website, or portfolio — thank you so much for celebrating our collaboration!

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To align with the terms above and ensure consistency across platforms, I kindly ask that you:

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• Add proper credit by tagging @photobya4 (for photographs) or @momentsbya4 (for content) in the image and/or content AND mentioning me in the caption.

• Avoid applying filters, cropping, or altering the images in any way.

• Include a clickable link to my website (photobya4.com) if used on your site or online portfolio.

• Reach out if the images or content are being used for commercial or promotional purposes so we can arrange appropriate licensing.

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If you've shared content that does not follow these guidelines, I kindly request that you update your posts accordingly within a reasonable time.

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​A POLITE REMINDER​

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Screenshotting photographs/content or screenrecording videos, removing watermarks and/or content and/or using them without direct permission from the copyright owner (the photographer or content creator in most cases so myself in this case), even if credited, is not only not ok, it is illegal as per UK and international law on Intellectual Property).

 

I prefer to resolve things collaboratively however please understand that failure to comply with these terms and to correct any existing post when requested will result in the photographs and/or content being reported for copyright infringement to the social media platforms in question (which may result in the reported social media accounts being limited or eventually deleted after multiple occurrences) AND that I may pursue legal steps to protect the integrity and rights of my work.

 

I appreciate your understanding and cooperation.​​​

 

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