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Copyright

Licensing & Image Use

Last updated July 8, 2026

Ownership

Every photograph and video on this site is the original work of Michael Fielden and is protected under United States copyright law. © Michael Fielden. All rights reserved. Michael Fielden retains copyright to all images at all times, including images delivered to clients.

Want to license an image?

Licenses for editorial, commercial, or personal use are available on request. Every license is granted in writing and describes exactly how, where, and for how long an image may be used.

To request a license, email michael@michaelfieldenphotography.com or call 408-691-9484. Please include the image, how you would like to use it, and where it will appear.

What is not permitted

Without prior written permission from Michael Fielden, you may not:

  • copy, download, screenshot, or reproduce any image;
  • edit, crop, filter, or alter any image;
  • print, sell, sublicense, or distribute any image;
  • publish or post any image, including on social media;
  • use any image to train or develop machine-learning or AI models.

Purchasing a session, a digital file, or a print does not transfer copyright or grant reuse rights beyond the specific license provided.

Reporting unauthorized use (takedown)

If you believe an image from this site is being used without permission, or you are hosting one of these images and have received a removal request, contact us and we will respond promptly:

Copyright Agent, Michael Fielden Photography
michael@michaelfieldenphotography.com
408-691-9484 · San Jose, California

Please include the image in question, its location (URL), and the basis for the request. Unauthorized use may be pursued as copyright infringement, including claims for statutory damages and fees.

See also our Terms of Use. This page is general information, not legal advice.