Image Licensing & Usage
Every photograph on this site represents real people, real places, and real work. Here is how those images may — and may not — be used.
Copyright
All photographs on this website are the original work of Arjy Blaisdell and are © Arjy Blaisdell Photography. All rights reserved. Copyright is retained by the photographer even after a licensed use is granted, as provided by U.S. copyright law.
What Requires a License
Any reproduction, distribution, or display of these images outside this website requires a written license. That includes, but is not limited to:
- Commercial use — advertising, marketing materials, websites, social media accounts for a business
- Editorial use — publications, blogs, and news media
- Prints and physical products
- Downloading, screenshotting, or re-uploading images to other platforms
Photography clients receive a license with their session package covering the agreed uses — personal or commercial, per their agreement. If you are a past client and unsure what your license covers, just reach out.
Credit
Where a license permits use, images should be credited: Photo by Arjy Blaisdell — Arjy Blaisdell Photography, with a link back to this site where the medium allows.
Licensing an Image
Licensing is straightforward and often same-day. Reach out with the image, the intended use, and where it will appear, and you'll receive clear terms and pricing. Prints and commissioned work are available the same way.