The following information was obtained/provided by our friend Rodel Casio of Kreative Dream Studio.
You can also find more sources and information at this address: http://www.photolaw.net/faq.html
What is Copyright Infringement?
Copyright infringement is the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work. This includes photocopying a copyrighted image without permission.
When there is an infringement, the owner of the copyright can sue for damages. All law suits for copyright infringement must be brought in federal court, and will not be handled in or by a state court.
What is Copyright?
Copyright is a form of protection, authorized by the United States Constitution, that gives photographers, artists, authors, musicians, choreographers and architects the exclusive right to use and reproduce their works. Essentially, all original works can be copyrighted. This includes photographs, art works, sculpture, writings, music and computer software. Virtually all works created or first published after January 1, 1978 are protected by copyright.
Generally, owners of copyright have the exclusive right to use and copy their works. Copyright owners can also authorize others to use their works. The use or copying of any work without permission from the owner of the copyright is a violation of the United States Copyright Act.
About our (Ho'onani Photography) Photography & Graphic Work:
All of the Photography & Graphic Work produced by Ho'onani Photography (a.ka. Always means... Forever, Productions) and Honey & Kevin Kaho'ohanohano is copyrighted. No image may be copied from our website, blog or other postings (including prints, CD's/DVD's, brochures, flyers, etc.) without direct, written consent from Ho'onani Photography (and/or its Owners). Please respect our company and our Hardwork by not stealing our images without our permission. ;-)
*thank you to Rodel for assisting with this very important information. ;-)
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