In the age of right-click and repost, it’s easy to forget that every image on the internet was created by someone -someone who owns the rights to it. Whether you’re a photographer, a content creator, or just someone who loves to share pretty pictures, it’s crucial to understand copyright and intellectual property laws.

Photographers retain the rights to their work the moment they hit the shutter. That means just because an image is posted online doesn’t make it fair game for memes, marketing, or mood boards. Using someone else’s work without permission (or proper credit, or payment!) is not just bad etiquette - it’s potentially illegal.

Respecting copyright isn’t about limiting creativity - it’s about protecting it. So before you grab that perfect photo for your project, take a moment to ask: Do I have permission to use this? If not, reach out, license it properly, or create something of your own. Because being respectful of others' work helps protect your own too.

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