Overview
Welcome to Al Dixon Photography. I appreciate your interest in my work and your respect for the creative rights that make professional photography possible.
Intent
This policy outlines how images and content may be used, shared, licensed, and protected. It is intended to encourage legitimate use while safeguarding the intellectual property rights associated with original photographic works.
Effective Date
Updated: June 2026
Copyright Ownership
All photographs, images, artwork, text, graphics, logos, designs, visual content, and other materials displayed on this website and associated social media channels are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, treaties, and intellectual property regulations.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, all copyrights and related intellectual property rights remain the exclusive property of Al Dixon Photography and photographer Al Dixon.
Copyright ownership is not transferred through viewing, downloading, sharing, purchasing prints, or accessing any content on this website or associated platforms.
Whenever possible, copyright information, creator information, contact details, ownership information, and licensing information may be embedded within image metadata and digital file properties.
Important Notice
The availability of images on this website, social media platforms, or other online locations does not constitute permission to download, reproduce, publish, distribute, modify, display, or otherwise use those images. Public accessibility does not place an image in the public domain, nor does it grant any license or right of use.
Permitted Personal Sharing
Personal appreciation and sharing of my work are welcomed and encouraged, provided all of the following conditions are met:
- The image remains completely unaltered.
- The image is not cropped, edited, filtered, manipulated, enhanced, recolored, or modified in any way.
- Copyright notices, metadata, watermarks, or identifying information are not removed or obscured.
- Clear credit is provided to Al Dixon Photography.
- A link to www.aldixonphotography.com is included whenever possible.
Permitted personal sharing may include:
- Personal Facebook posts
- Personal Instagram posts
- Pinterest pins
- Personal blogs
- Personal social media accounts
- Similar non-commercial sharing platforms
Personal sharing does not grant:
- Ownership rights
- Licensing rights
- Reproduction rights
- Commercial rights
- Publishing rights
- Any permission beyond the limited personal sharing described above
Prohibited Uses
Without prior written permission or a valid licensing agreement, the following uses are strictly prohibited:
Commercial and Business Uses
- Commercial advertising
- Corporate marketing
- Business websites
- Commercial social media accounts
- Product packaging
- Product labels
- Merchandise
- Calendars
- Corporate presentations
- Trade show materials
- Real estate marketing
- Tourism marketing
- Website backgrounds
- Email marketing campaigns
- Digital advertising
Publishing and Distribution
- Books
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Brochures
- Catalogues
- Newsletters
- Digital publications
- E-books
- Republishing in any format
Digital Products and Resale
- Digital products
- Downloadable products
- Print-on-demand products
- Templates
- Stock photography libraries
- Online marketplaces
- Redistribution
- Resale
- Licensing by third parties
Image Alteration and Derivative Works
- Image manipulation
- Derivative works
- Composite imagery
- AI-generated modifications
- Removal of metadata
- Removal of copyright notices
- Watermark removal
- Alteration of creator information
Data Collection and Archiving
- Bulk downloading
- Website scraping
- Automated collection
- Database creation
- Commercial archiving
- Content harvesting
Emerging Technologies
- NFTs
- Cryptocurrency projects
- Blockchain asset creation
- Tokenized image products
Any use not expressly permitted by this policy requires prior written authorization.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Restrictions
No image, photograph, artwork, derivative work, metadata, caption, title, description, keyword, written content, or related material from this website or associated platforms may be used for:
- Artificial intelligence training
- Machine learning datasets
- Computer vision systems
- Generative AI systems
- Image generation models
- Large language model training
- Dataset creation
- Data scraping
- Data harvesting
- Style replication
- Synthetic image generation
- Model evaluation
- Model benchmarking
- Neural network training
- Algorithm development
- Research datasets
- Commercial AI systems
No permission is granted for any AI-related use unless explicit written authorization has been obtained in advance.
Any AI-related use without written authorization constitutes unauthorized usage and may constitute copyright infringement under applicable laws.
The absence of technological barriers does not imply permission.
Licensing Opportunities
Many uses of my photography can be licensed through a direct agreement.
Licensing opportunities may include:
- Editorial publications
- Books
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Tourism organizations
- Government agencies
- Corporate offices
- Interior design projects
- Websites
- Marketing campaigns
- Educational publications
- Calendars
- Fine art displays
- Corporate décor
- Public installations
- Museums and historical organizations
- Documentary projects
- Exhibition materials
Each request is reviewed individually to ensure the intended use aligns with appropriate licensing terms, image quality standards, and copyright protections.
Media and Editorial Use
I welcome inquiries from:
- Journalists
- Bloggers
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Podcasters
- Broadcasters
- Event organizers
- Tourism publications
- Industry publications
Media use may be approved when:
- Permission is obtained in advance.
- Proper credit is provided.
- A link to www.aldixonphotography.com is included whenever possible.
- The usage relates directly to coverage of the photographer, exhibitions, publications, awards, events, interviews, or photographic work.
Approval must be obtained before publication, broadcast, distribution, or posting.
Educational & Non-Profit Use
Educational institutions, museums, historical societies, community organizations, cultural organizations, and registered non-profit groups are encouraged to contact me regarding potential image use.
Reduced-fee licensing or no-fee licensing may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on:
- Educational value
- Historical significance
- Public benefit
- Audience reach
- Budget limitations
Written permission remains required prior to any use.
Print Purchases & Collector Rights
The purchase of a photographic print, framed artwork, exhibition piece, or other physical product does not transfer copyright ownership.
Collectors and purchasers do not receive:
- Reproduction rights
- Publishing rights
- Licensing rights
- Distribution rights
- Commercial rights
- Duplication rights
- Scanning rights
- Digital reproduction rights
- Derivative work rights
Ownership of a physical print is separate from ownership of the underlying intellectual property.
All copyrights and related rights remain exclusively with Al Dixon Photography unless transferred through a separate written agreement.
Copyright Enforcement
Al Dixon Photography actively protects intellectual property rights and reserves all legal remedies available under applicable law.
Unauthorized use may result in:
- Requests for removal
- Retroactive licensing fees
- Copyright infringement notices
- DMCA takedown requests where applicable
- Formal cease-and-desist communications
- Legal remedies available under Canadian and international copyright law
Failure to locate copyright information, metadata, licensing information, contact details, ownership information, or creator information does not constitute permission to use an image.
Whenever possible, efforts will be made to resolve matters professionally, respectfully, and without litigation.
Reporting Unauthorized Use
Protecting creative work benefits photographers, collectors, publishers, and legitimate license holders alike.
If you discover photography from Al Dixon Photography being used in a manner that appears unauthorized, please consider reporting it.
Your assistance helps preserve the value of original creative work and supports ethical image licensing practices.
To report suspected unauthorized use, please contact:
Licensing Request Process
Permission requests and licensing inquiries are welcomed.
For the most efficient review process, please provide:
Step 1 — Identify Yourself
- Name
- Organization
- Contact information
Step 2 — Identify the Image(s)
- Specific image(s) requested
- Website URL or screenshot if applicable
Step 3 — Describe Intended Use
- Commercial or non-commercial use
- Editorial use
- Marketing use
- Educational use
- Exhibition use
Step 4 — Distribution Details
- Geographic distribution
- Audience size
- Print run quantity (if applicable)
- Digital distribution details
- Duration of use
Step 5 — Modification Requests
- Cropping requirements
- Layout considerations
- Any requested modifications
Licensing terms, permissions, pricing, and usage rights are determined based on the proposed use.
A dedicated licensing request form on this website is recommended whenever available.
Contact Information
Al Dixon Photography
- Al Dixon
- Photographer
- Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada
Website
Step 4 — Distribution Details
- Geographic distribution
- Audience size
- Print run quantity (if applicable)
- Digital distribution details
- Duration of use
Licensing & Permissions
I welcome inquiries regarding:
- Image licensing
- Editorial requests
- Media opportunities
- Educational use
- Exhibition opportunities
- Tourism partnerships
- Corporate installations
- Interior design projects
- Collaborative projects
If you would like to use an image, please ask. Many legitimate uses can be accommodated through appropriate licensing arrangements.
Image Monitoring and Rights Management
Al Dixon Photography actively manages and protects intellectual property rights associated with all photographic works.
Image usage may be monitored through:
- Image-recognition technology
- Reverse-image search technology
- Professional rights-management services
- Licensing management systems
- Copyright monitoring services
Whenever possible, image metadata may contain:
- Copyright information
- Creator information
- Ownership information
- Contact details
- Licensing information
- Rights-management information
Licensing, permissions, and usage rights are professionally managed and documented.
The photographer utilizes professional image monitoring and licensing management systems to help protect intellectual property and administer licensing requests.
Unauthorized use may be discovered months or years after publication and may still be subject to licensing claims, enforcement actions, copyright remedies, or other legal recourse available under applicable law.
Respect for Creative Work
Photography represents significant investments of time, travel, equipment, knowledge, planning, and artistic vision. Respecting copyright helps ensure that photographers can continue creating meaningful work while making that work available through legitimate licensing, publication, exhibition, and print sales.
Thank you for supporting ethical image use and respecting the rights of creators.