All photographs and videos created by Dwain Thomas Photography are protected under U.S. copyright law. Copyright is retained by the photographer at all times unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
Unless otherwise specified in writing, clients are granted a non-exclusive license to use delivered images for personal and self-promotional purposes only. This license does not transfer ownership of the images.
Permitted uses typically include:
The following uses are not included under standard licensing and require written authorization and a separate license agreement:
If a third party requests the use of an image, they must contact the photographer directly before publication.
Where credit is customarily provided, images must be credited as:
Photography by Dwain Thomas
or
© Dwain Thomas Photography
Failure to provide credit does not invalidate copyright ownership.
Licensing for editorial, advertising, or commercial use is available upon request. To inquire about image usage or licensing, contact us at info@dwainthomas.net or use the contact form.