Effective immediately, the following are usage guidelines for my photographs…

You are allowed to display my images:

  • on Facebook in photo albums, as profile images, etc. PROVIDED WATERMARKS REMAIN INTACT
  • on fighter/gym websites in a photo gallery of an event or fighter PROVIDED WATERMARKS REMAIN INTACT
  • on promotion websites in a photo gallery of an event or fighter PROVIDED WATERMARKS REMAIN INTACT

If you do use my photos for any of the above, I’d love a quick note to see where/how they’re being used – but it’s not mandatory by any means so long as the above guidelines are followed.

Prior written authorization is required for any case other than the above, including (but not limited to):

  • Removing/blurring/altering watermarks in any way, for any reason
  • Modification of images for any reason, including cropping, masking out the background, and/or adding other logos/watermarks
  • Use on Facebook without watermarks, including in photo albums, profile images, etc.
  • Use as a design element on a poster, brochure, or website
  • Use of fighter images on websites accompanying a fighter bio
  • Use on any MMA news related website or blog

If you wish to use any photos I have taken for any of these reasons, for posters, websites, brochures advertising services or seminars, or for any other reason by all means send me an email at jason@pixelens.com and we can work something out depending on intended use. I’m always happy to work with fighters, fight organizations, gyms, websites, etc., and I’ve had great experiences doing so in the past. I understand the fight game and how costly it can be for fighters and all involved. As much as I’d love to, I’m not trying to make a living out of this, and as such I offer very reasonable rates for photo usage and other services as I’d like to help those in the industry as much as possible.

To those using my photographs without authorization, however, I will be frank: Enough is enough. Photography is my hobby and passion but that doesn’t give anyone license to use my photographs without prior permission or compensation.

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