Everyone loves free stuff. Put the word “free” in front of just about any other word – candy, movie tickets, trip to Hawaii – and suddenly, our interest is piqued. We’re human and we like free stuff. But what about royalty-free images, and why do they cost money? What does it all mean? Fear not,…
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Experienced stock photographers know to secure model and property releases when shooting recognizable people or locations. But there are some subjects which, for legal and intellectual property reasons, cannot be used in a commercial license without additional permission. For example, a crayon with a recognizable Crayola swirl may be covered by that company’s trademark. Below,…
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