Hey there!

I really appreciate your interest in my work and understand that the details around image usage can seem a bit complex. I want to make sure we're all clear and on the same page, so let's break it down a bit!

**About Copyright**
Copyright is crucial for any visual artist—it’s how I support my family and pay the bills. When someone uses one of my images without permission, it's not just about the fee; it's about maintaining the image's value for future legitimate uses.

**Image Usage Terms**
All images on dwmphotography.com are copyright David Wagstaff-Myers unless stated otherwise. All rights are reserved. No image use or reproduction is allowed without explicit permission from myself or one of my authorized agents.

When you use any of my images, authorized or not, it means you agree to these terms and conditions:

1. **Reproduction**: You can only reproduce images by paying a license or usage fee, which must be agreed upon in advance.
2. **License Type**: I offer Rights Managed licenses, which are priced according to how and where the image is used.
3. **Pricing Policy**: I don't offer low-resolution or personal use prices. The minimum fee for any use is £99 per image.
4. **High-Value Images**: For images with special newsworthiness or high potential value, I may charge more.
5. **Price Discussions**: Once an image is used, we can’t negotiate the fees retroactively.
6. **Credit Rights**: Every use must credit the image properly. Uncredited uses will incur higher fees.
7. **Digital Copies**: Any digital copies must be deleted after use unless otherwise agreed.
8. **Metadata**: Tampering with image metadata increases the usage fee.
9. **Moral Rights**: I reserve my rights to approve where and how my images are used, especially to avoid implying endorsements.
10. **Editing**: No editing beyond cropping is allowed without my permission.
11. **Accumulative Fees**: Fees add up according to these terms for each image use.
12. **Unauthorized Use**: I reserve the right to charge for past use and demand immediate removal of the image.
13. **Use at Your Own Risk**: No warranty is implied with the use of my images.
14. **Indemnity**: By using any image, you agree to cover any losses or damages incurred by its reproduction.
15. **Terms Updates**: I may update these terms, and continued use of an image signifies acceptance of the new terms.

I hope this makes things a bit clearer! If you have any questions or need to discuss licensing an image, feel free to reach out. Thanks for respecting the craft and ensuring that creative professionals can continue to thrive!