FAQ:

Do I have to buy photos over the internet?

No.  You may purchase images by printing out our “connecticutphoto order form" filling it out and mailing it in with a check for processing.  Be sure to include the event name and complete image number.

My event has expired, can I still order photos?

Yes.  You can order proofs from your event by printing out a “proof sheet order form” filling it out and mailing it in for processing.

Can I purchase all my images on a CD from an event?

Yes.  If you are interested in purchasing all the images from an event on a CD, please email us at: ctphoto@comcast.net with the name of the event and the image #’s you’re interested in and what you would like to use them for, and we will quote you a price.

Who is the copyright owner of a photograph?

Under U.S. law, the creator of the photographic image automatically owns the copyright to that image.  The image may also optionally be registered with the Library of Congress, but this is not required.  Copyright registration provides the copyright holder with additional important mechanisms for enforcing copyright laws.

What potential uses of an image do copyrights cover? 

Copyrights apply to all potential uses of an image, including the right to display, scan, duplicate, publish, or use for commercial purposes.  These rights are by default retained by the copyright owner – unless they are specifically granted by contract.

When I buy a print, don’t I own it and all the rights to it?

When you purchase a printed copy of an image, you acquire the physical print and the right to display and use the print for non-commercial purposes.  All other rights of use, including duplication, publication, scanning, etc. are reserved.  If you like to use the image in some other manner, please contact us and request copyright authorization.

If I hire a photographer to take photos, don’t I own the rights to use those images as I choose?

No….not unless the photographer assigns those rights to you explicitly through written contract or other agreement.