COPYRIGHT AND IMAGE USE

Last updated: 01/08/26

COPYRIGHT AND OWNERSHIP:

All photographs and visual content displayed on briannorrisphoto.com are protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Unless otherwise stated, all images are the exclusive intellectual property of Brian Norris.

No rights are granted or implied by viewing, accessing, or purchasing content from this website.

PERMITTED USE:

You may:

  • View and browse images on this website

  • Share direct links to pages or blog posts on this site

  • Share images only when embedded via approved platform tools, provided the image remains unaltered and is clearly attributed to Brian Norris with a link back to this website

Any other use requires prior written permission.

SOCIAL MEDIA USE:

Images displayed on briannorrisphoto.com may not be downloaded, reposted, or shared directly on social media platforms without prior written permission. This includes posting images to Instagram, Facebook, X, Pinterest, LinkedIn, or similar services, whether for personal or commercial use. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original page on this website or by using platform-native embedding tools where available, provided the image remains unaltered and clearly credited to Brian Norris with a visible link to this site. Screenshots, cropped versions, filtered edits, or removal of watermarks are not permitted under any circumstances without authorization.

PROHIBITED USE:

Without prior written consent, you may not:

  • Download, copy, capture, or reproduce images

  • Use images for personal, commercial, editorial, promotional, or educational purposes

  • Post images on social media platforms, websites, blogs, or marketplaces

  • Modify images in any way, including cropping, recoloring, filtering, or removing watermarks

  • Use images in print, advertising, resale products, NFTs, AI training datasets, or derivative works

  • Automated downloading, scraping, indexing, or data extraction of images or associated metadata is strictly prohibited

If the intended use is not explicitly permitted above, it is prohibited.

LICENSING AND PERMISSIONS:

Uses are classified as editorial or commercial. Editorial use generally relates to news, commentary, or educational contexts and may be subject to additional restrictions. Commercial use includes advertising, marketing, branding, resale, or promotional activity and always requires a written license.

Licensing is available for approved uses, including but not limited to:

  • Editorial and commercial projects

  • Websites and digital publications

  • Print media and advertising

  • Corporate, hospitality, and interior design applications

Licenses are issued on a case-by-case basis and are limited by scope, duration, and distribution.

To request permission or licensing information, contact:

Email: support@briannorrisphoto.com

Please include:

  • The image(s) you wish to license

  • Intended use and placement

  • Duration of use

  • Distribution size or audience

Incomplete requests may delay response.

PRINTS AND COPYRIGHT:

The purchase of a print grants ownership of the physical object only.

Copyright and all reproduction rights remain with Brian Norris unless explicitly transferred in writing.

Any reproduction, duplication, or distribution of a purchased print requires a separate licensing agreement.

UNAUTHORIZED USE:

Unauthorized use of copyrighted material may result in a request for removal, a retroactive licensing fee based on standard market rates, and any additional remedies available under applicable law. Most issues are resolved quickly when permission is requested in advance.

QUESTIONS:

If you have questions about appropriate use or licensing, you are encouraged to ask before using an image.