Copyright

Easy, human terms for how you can use your photos, and how others can get permission.

The Short Version

• I (Aimee Lince Photography) own the copyright to every image I create.
• Clients get a personal licence: print as many as you like, share with family, and post on socials (with credit).
• No commercial use (ads, brochures, vendor websites, magazines) without written permission.
• Please don’t edit beyond small crops or tiny exposure tweaks. No heavy filters, AI edits or removing my watermark if present.
• Vendors/venues: you’re welcome to use images with a licence + credit (details below).
• Not sure? Ask first. I’m nice, and I reply quickly: email me.

2. Your License (for Clients)

2.a. What you can do with your gallery

• Prints for yourselves, family and friends (at any lab).
• Copy and back-up your images online or on physical drives such as USBs.
• Personal sharing: email, WhatsApp, private galleries.
• Personal blogs or website pages must include credit + link.
• Social media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok etc. Social media crediting is not compulsory for the paying clients, however if you are kind enough to do so anyway, please credit:
  • Facebook: Aimee Lince Photography
  • Instagram tag: @aimeelince
  • Website: https://aimeelince.co.uk

If you're unsure, please ask.

2.B. Things not included (please ask first)

• Commercial use (advertising, product pages, paid promotions).
• Publishing in magazines/blogs that sell ads (I’m happy to submit on your
  behalf).
• Entry into competitions/awards.
• Creating NFTs/AI training, or using images in AI generators.

Edits: Please avoid heavy filters/colour changes that alter my style. Minor crops, straightening and tiny exposure tweaks are okay. If you want something changed, I offer retouch requests within the 14-day period beginning the date of gallery delivery.

3. Vendors & Venues (how to use images)

I love sharing with the team who helped make a wedding day gorgeous. To keep everything fair and consistent:

3.a. Complimentary Vendor License (Credit Required)

Who: Anyone hired for a role in the relevant wedding, including, but not limited to: florists, MUAs, hair, dress/boutique, suits, cake, décor/styling, venue coordinators, entertainers, MC’s, registrars/celebrants.

Where: Your website (portfolio pages), organic social posts, printed portfolios.

Requirements:

• No heavy edits (no filters/colour changes). Crops/straighten OK.
• No resale or paid advertising/promotions.
• Visible credit near the image online: “Photo: Aimee Lince Photography” (+ tag or link where possible): 

• • Facebook: Aimee Lince Photography
  • Instagram tag: @aimeelince
  • Website: https://aimeelince.co.uk

How many: As many as you like.

How often: As often as you like.

3.b. Extended/Commercial Vendor License (Paid)

• For advertising (Meta/Google/print ads), hero banners, packaging, and unlimited image selects.
• Per-business, per-wedding or annual options available.
• Quick, friendly invoice + licence document.

Email me for a quote. Most small businesses find it very affordable.

3.c. Press & Blogs

Editorial features are welcome.

Please contact me for high-res, image license, and credits, or I can submit directly to the publication/blog on your behalf.

4. Watermarks, Metadata & Credit

Watermarks are used for the public-facing online galleries and do not appear on gallery downloads, or on USB-delivered photos.

Files include IPTC metadata with my name, copyright status, and this page link.

Please keep metadata intact.

Preferred credit: “Photo by Aimee Lince Photography” and tag on socials.

5. Retouching & AI

Please don’t apply heavy presets/filters that change colours/skin tones, or use AI tools to edit/generate versions of my work.

Need background tidies or object removal? I offer a Gallery Tidy-up service as an add-on, as well as one-off retouch quotes. Just ask.

6. Model Releases & Privacy

I may share images on my website/portfolio/socials. If you prefer extra privacy, tell me. I’m happy to keep images offline or limit what I show.

For minors and vulnerable guests I use extra care.

I never sell client data. See my Privacy Policy for the boring-but-important details.

7. Prints & Labs

You’re free to print your own gallery wherever you like.

For best colour, use the pro lab integrated with your gallery shop. You can explore this small sample gallery to see the live print prices on the shop tab.

If a lab asks for a “copyright letter,” email me, and I’ll provide one.

8. Takedowns & Mistakes

Found your image used without credit, or something doesn’t feel right? Let me know!

Email or message me on Facebook or Instagram with a link/screenshot and I’ll sort it as quickly as I can.

9. Revisions