Image theft: it’s one of the biggest fears most photographers have when placing our images online. Nobody likes the thought of their work being used without their consent, and yet in the modern age, where almost every visual transaction occurs on the internet rather than in print, it’s a continuous battle. I’ve been stung by this on more than one occasion, and if it’s ever happened to you, you’ll understand the bitter feeling that comes with seeing your images somewhere unauthorised.
That being said, having spent almost a decade commissioning work on a photography magazine, I have noticed some protectionist behavior amongst photographers that isn’t always healthy.
