Photography Usage & Licensing Policy

Copyright Notice

All photographs displayed on this website are original works created by Russ Kern and are protected under United States copyright law.

© 2026 Russ Kern. All rights reserved.

Copyright ownership remains solely with the artist unless explicitly transferred in writing. The purchase of a print or product does not transfer copyright or reproduction rights.

Permitted Use

You may:

• View images on this website for personal, non-commercial use.
• Share links to this website or specific image pages.

You may not:

• Copy, download, reproduce, distribute, publish, modify, or create derivative works from any image without written permission.
• Use images for commercial, editorial, advertising, promotional, or AI training purposes without proper licensing.
• Remove watermarks, metadata, or attribution information.

Print Purchases

When purchasing a print or product:

• You are purchasing a physical print only.
• Copyright and all reproduction rights remain with Russ Kern.
• Prints may not be scanned, reproduced, or resold.

If you are interested in commercial usage, extended reproduction rights, or custom licensing, please contact for a separate agreement.

Licensing & Commercial Use

Select images may be available for:

• Editorial licensing
• Commercial advertising use
• Marketing & promotional materials
• Limited-run reproduction

Licensing fees vary based on scope, duration, and distribution.

For licensing inquiries, contact:

[your email address here]

Unauthorized Use

Unauthorized use of any image may result in legal action and statutory damages under U.S. copyright law.