DON'T BE CHILDISH ABOUT STEALING PHOTOGRAPHS

·         Copyright is a property right.

·         Just because you buy a print does not mean you have purchased the copyright.

·         Under the Federal Copyright Act of 1976, photographs are protected by copyright from the moment of creation.

·         Photographers have the exclusive right to reproduce their photographs (right to control the making of copies).

·         Unless you have permission from the photographer, you can’t copy, distribute (no scanning and sending them to others), publicly display (no putting them online), or create derivative works from photographs.

·         Professional photographers are dependent on their ability to control the reproduction of the photographs they create.

·         It affects their income and the livelihood of their families.

·         Even small levels of infringement—copying a photo without permission—can have a devastating impact on a photographer’s ability to make a living.

·         Copyright infringements—reproducing photos without permission—can result in civil and criminal penalties.

"I see you posted my photo on FB.
Can't I just use a screen capture or take a photo with my iPhone and print my own?"

   The answer is no.
   Think of it like trespassing
   All of my photographs are protected by:
        The Federal Copyright Act of 1976 :
                         AND
        The Digital Millennium Copyright ACT (DMCA) enacted in 1998
             Removal of Copyright information from my photos has a statutory award of $2,500-$25,000.

   Photographs are protected by copyright from the moment of creation
   Photographers have the exclusive right to reproduce their  photographs; in print or digitally.
   Purchased photos are for personal viewing only, not for:
        Copying/duplicating.
        Distributing.
        Publicity display.
        Create derivative works like drawings, paintings, sculpture etc.
   Copyright infringements--reproducing photos without permission--can result in civil and criminal penalties.

A few more things to think about:

I pay the same fees you do for my PRCA, PBR AND IPRA cards.

I am not an amateur shooting as a hobby.

I am not a wedding photographer - I shoot rodeo.

I am inside the arena with you, risking personal safety as well as my equipment.

I shoot every contestant, day and night, every performance (including slack), rain, shine, cold, hot, windy dusty or muddy. I shot last years Prescott PBR, for two hours standing in a monsoon rainstorm- got every shot.

Another way to think about it is, can you compete without your saddle, rigging, bull rope, etc? Of course not. The same is true for me. Without high quality sports cameras and gear I cannot take great photos of you. If I went to your trailer and took some of your gear you would not be too happy. The same thing happens when I see my photos posted on social media when they have not been purchased.

If you like a photo, purchase it.

Be adult, be respectful, be responsible. Please...

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It is illegal to copy, use, reproduce or otherwise use any images on this website. Unauthorized use of any image will result in notification to Face Book (or other entity) that my photography is being used without permission, and legal action may be taken. UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

The rules and limitations for use of photos varies between the PRCA, PBR and IPRA. Do not assume you can use photos just because you see them on social media. ALL photos are copyrighted whether they have the magical © on them or not.

Contact me if you want to use any of my images. I am understanding and cooperative when approached.

Not so much when ignored or  taken advantage of.