COPYRIGHT AND IMAGE USAGE POLICY

The policy below outlines our copyright ownership of all photographs on this website and those captured during any photography sessions with Serren Bouska Hollingsworth Photography. It details how you can use these images to ensure you understand your rights and permissions. We encourage you to review this policy carefully before downloading, sharing, or printing any photographs.

This policy applies to all photographs and images found on this website (sbhphotographers.com) and any other websites under the sbhphotographers.com domain, as well as all photographs captured during any photography sessions with Serren Bouska Hollingsworth Photography.

Copyright Notice

Image Ownership and Protection

All photographs on this website and those captured during any photography sessions with Serren Bouska Hollingsworth Photography are the property of Serren Bouska Hollingsworth and are protected by United States and International copyright laws. This includes all intellectual property rights associated with the photographs

Image Usage

Personal Use:

You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to download and use photographs purchased from Serren Bouska Hollingsworth Photography for personal, non-commercial purposes. This includes printing, sharing on social media, and using them for personal websites or blogs.

Commercial Use:

Any commercial use of photographs requires prior written permission and a purchased commercial use license from Serren Bouska Hollingsworth Photography. This includes advertising, marketing, promotional materials, or products sold commercially.

Editing and Modifications

Cropping for printing purposes is the only permitted modification of the photographs. You may not edit or modify the photographs in a way that alters the artistic integrity of the image, including but not limited to:

Applying filters or other effects
Adjusting colors
Adding or removing elements

Archiving and Storage

You are always responsible for storing and backing up your own copies of the photographs for long-term safekeeping. However, we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise. Serren Bouska Hollingsworth Photography guarantees to archive your images for a minimum of 1 year. Portraits will be archived 30 days after your gallery has been delivered. Please download your images in a timely manner to avoid any potential retrieval fees. After this period, a $50 retrieval fee will be applied if you require access to archived images.

Obtaining Permission

For permission to use photographs for commercial purposes, please contact Serren Bouska Hollingsworth Photography via email at info@sbhphotographers.com. Include details the following details in your email:

Details on the specific image(s)
Intended use
Display duration
Any other relevant information

Copyright Infringement

The unauthorized use of copyrighted photographs is a serious violation punishable by law.

Contact

For any questions regarding copyright or image usage, please contact Serren Bouska Hollingsworth Photography at info@sbhphotographers.com.