Copyright Notice

Images are placed on this site for visitors to review in selecting prints to purchase, for photo editors looking for particular image needs, or simply for those who enjoy viewing images of nature. Please do not misinterpret copyright laws in thinking if pictures are on the internet, they are considered free. This is NOT true, unless they are specifically offered otherwise as free wallpaper, clipart, etc. Even if you do not plan to make any money from an image taken from this site, you are still infringing on copyright by using the image in a manner where permission was not granted IN WRITING.

All content of this site is owned by Mark and/or Lisa Graf, Graf Photography,protected by US and International copyright laws. The Graf Photography logo is also registered with the US Copyright and Trademark Offices (Registration # 2959527.) We make this site and content available for viewing in its live, published form only. The content is NOT considered to be public domain. Any usage of images, graphics, text, or HTML requires written permission from Graf Photography, which includes downloading, copying material, altering in any way, recreations in other mediums (paintings, sketches), or any form of distribution. Print sales are for display of the supplied print only. Scanning, copying, photographing or any form of reproduction or distribution of prints is prohibited unless written authorization is provided. All image sales for usage rights are conditional upon receiving payment to fulfill the agreement.

How do I use an image from this website?

We will be happy to assist you in a requested image use, it is as simple as writing us an email detailing what you want to use it for. Asking is the first step in good faith. Please contact us at images@grafphoto.com

What if I use an image without permission?

In the event that an infringement is discovered (and we have many ways of discovering this!), you will be notified and invoiced the industry-standard TRIPLE FEE for unauthorized usage and/or prosecuted for Copyright Infringement in U.S. Federal Court. Copyright Laws offer artists the following actions in protection of their work;

  • Up to $150,000.00 in statutory damages per case of infringement
  • Payment of Artist's Legal fees
  • Percentage of Business Profits from date of use
  • Closure of offending web-site

All images on this site are regularly filed with the US Copyright office, giving legal prosecutions more weight.

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By entering this site, you agree to adhere to the copyright laws protecting artists' work. Thank you for your cooperation and visiting our site. We sincerely hope you enjoy it.

If you have any questions, please contact us at images@grafphoto.com

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