Copyright & Image Use
1. The Legal Bit / The “Small Print”
All images, text, and gallery designs on this website are the property of [Your Name/Business Name]. In legal terms, I am the first owner of the copyright under the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
While I love it when you view and share my work, please remember that these images represent my craft and my business.
2. Let’s Get Social (How to Share)
I create these images to be seen and celebrated! You are more than welcome to share my work on social media (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, etc.) under the following “Social” guidelines:
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Credit: Please tag Joe Topping Photography or link back to www.joet.co.uk.
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No Filters, Please: I spend a lot of time perfecting the “look” of my photos. I ask kindly, please don’t apply Instagram filters or heavy edits over the top of my work. That said, they are your images at the end of the day.
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Personal Use Only: Sharing on your personal profile? Go for it! Using them to sell a product or for a commercial brand? Please let me know first.
3. For My Couples
If you are one of my lovely couples, your specific contract grants you a Personal Use License. This means you can print your photos, share them with family, and post them to your heart’s content. I retain the “Moral Rights” to be identified as the creator of the work (a standard UK legal protection).
4. For Other Wedding Vendors
Are you a florist, venue, or MUA featured in these shots? I love supporting the Welsh wedding community!
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You are welcome to use these images on your social media with a clear credit to Joe Topping Photography.
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If you would like to use these images for high-res website headers, brochures, or paid advertising, please reach out so we can arrange a commercial license.
5. Prohibited Stuff
Just to be clear, you may not:
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Sell my images to third parties or stock photo sites.
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Claim these images as your own work.
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Use my images for any defamatory or illegal purposes.
6. Contact Me
I’m always happy to discuss collaborations or image licensing. If you have any questions about how you can use my photos, just drop me a message:
Email: joetoppingphotography@gmail.com
Location: Based in Newtown, Wales.