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.

Please visit Gov.uk/copyright for information on UK copyright law.

Your License (For Clients)

This is 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

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.

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:

Complimentary Vendor Licence (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.
• How many: as many as you like.
• How often: as often as you like.
• 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” (+ link where possible).
    • Facebook: Aimee Lince Photography
    • Instagram: @aimeelince
    • Website: https://aimeelince.co.uk

Extended/Commercial Vendor Licence (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.

Press & Blogs

Editorial features are welcome. Please contact me for high-res and credits or I can submit directly to the publication/blog.

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, email and this page link. Please keep metadata intact.
• Preferred credit: “Photo: Aimee Lince Photography” and tag on socials.

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 Advanced Editing as an add-on and one-off retouch quotes — just ask.

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.

Prints & Labs

• You’re free to print where you like. For best colour, use the pro lab integrated with your gallery shop. You can explore this small sample gallery to see live print prices.
• If a lab asks for a “copyright letter,” email me — I’ll provide one.

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.

Copyright FAQ’s