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Photographer wins $3500 for stolen image- A Copyright Infringement Claim success story.

4/8/2019

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A well-known birth photographer, Jaydene Freund of Cradled Creations filed a claim against Quebec media company Babygaga, and was awarded $3500 for her image.

Freund accused the company of using her photo without permission in an online blog article titled, "15 Ways You Can Damage Your Baby During Childbirth." Freund states she "won't stand by as they take advantage of the convenience to steal images in this digital age." 


The photo in question was an image of a husband and wife holding each other during labour. It was used in a negative article under the heading "Risky Home Births"

"As the photographer, I own the copyright of my work. When I publish images on my website or instagram, it doesn't mean they are available for other people to republish without my permission and compensation." 

Freund immediately contacted the company with a take down notice and invoice for use of her image. The image was removed but the damage had been done as it had already been shared across their social media platforms for longer than a 1 month period. The company refused to pay Freund's original invoice and ignored letters from Freund's attorney. This is when Freund filed a claim and was immediately contacted by Babygaga's legal department to settle the account. 

"Company's continue to think they can get away with stealing photographs. This continues to happen in our industry and these big media company's need to be held accountable for their ignorance to the law." Many people think anything found online is free for the taking, however, Canadian Copyright Act states the photographer is the owner of the image and thus has control over republications of that image. 

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Information for Photographers Looking To Hold Companies to Account for Stolen Images:

As a photographer, you own the copyright to all your images taken for hire.

In Canada and the US, there is a doctrine of Fair use, which entitles others to republish your work, with credit, in fair use. These purposes include news, commentary, teaching, research, etc. The goal of "Fair Use" practices must benefit society.

Canada also allows anyone to use a published work to create a new work (through Bill c-11), such as a remix or a mashup, and to publish it in turn, on condition that this is done solely for non-commercial purposes and, in principle, that the source of the original work is credited.

As a photographer, if one of your images has been republished for commercial purpose, or is associated with add-revenue blog, document the discovery of the infringement by screenshots and photos. You are entitled to request a Cease and Desist. You are also able to invoice the website for their use. An acceptable bill for an unauthorized use is generally regarded as 3 times your regular licensing fee. If the company refuses to remove your image you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to their Internet service provider. 

If the company refuses to pay your bill you may take legal action against them. Unfortunately copyright infringement is the jurisdiction of the federal court and you would need to hire a lawyer to pursue a copyright infringement claim. However you may take another route and personally file in small claims up to $35,000 for the following (1) Punitive Damages to your brand (2) An accounting and payment of their add-revenue relating to the article (3) Costs and Expenses (court fees to be re-imbursed.) 

Good luck! Feel free to comment below with your own copyright infringement stories.


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Best Birth Photos of the Year

1/2/2019

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In 2018, 1 theme was clear... Women are strong. Partners are strong. Families are making strong choices for their births. Women are becoming more educated on birth options and asking for a birth plan that suits them. Then, more and more women are hiring birth photographers and filmmakers to capture their stories and strength. This is a strong group of images that perfectly represents all these Super Mama's and Families. 
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https://www.toninichole.com/ | Barrie
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www.KristieRobin.com | Burnaby
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www.CradledCreations.com | Abbotsford
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www.alyssakellert.com | Vancouver
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www.motherbirth.ca | Winnipeg
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www.feliciachangphotography.com/ | Vancouver
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www.feliciachangphotography.com/ | Vancouver
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www.songbirdandoakphotography.com/ | Vancouver Island
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www.bethanygalster.com/ | Calgary
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www.KristieRobin.com | Vancouver
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www.ashleymarstonbirthphotography.com/ | Vancouver Island
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lovebykristaevansphotography.com/ | Kelowna
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https://stagesdoula.ca/ | Coquitlam
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http://www.cdaisyphotography.com/ | Vernon
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https://www.thekindredmama.com/ | Vancouver
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https://www.lotusandlamb.com/ | Sudbury
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www.erinstonemanphotography.com | Kelowna
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www.aliciatphoto.ca | Winnipeg
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www.chelseaellisphotography.com | Chilliwack
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www.catherinebrown.ca | Winnipeg
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www.ashleymarstonbirthphotography.com/ | Vancouver Island
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Orange Pomme Photographie | Quebec
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www.heatherhillphotography.ca | Sherwood Park
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https://www.hellobebe.ca | Ajax
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Kendal Blacker www.thekindredmama.com | Delta
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Rebekah Nathan Photography | Vancouver
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www.heatherbays.com | Toronto
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Staceylorrainebirthphotography.com | Kingston
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Sevan Photography | Dawson Creek
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Vannessa Brown Photography | Edmonton
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Coastal Lifestyles Photography | Victoria
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Best Birth Moments of 2017

12/30/2017

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It was another fabulous year for birth across Canada. Women are becoming educated about options available to them in the birth room and more families are choosing to hire professional birth photographers.  Likewise, more photographers are choosing to photograph births and are spreading inspiring birth stories in their cities and provinces.  Popular trends in birthing rooms this year have included dad's catching their babies, more family centered cesareans that encourage immediate skin-to-skin in the OR and the use of clear drapes so mom's can see their baby's birth.  Enjoy looking through this collection of images that show us just how incredible the birth journey is. 
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Canadian Birth Photographers currently lists 120 photographers that specialize in capturing birth stories through photos and film. Find a birth photographer near you by clicking here. 
Best Birth Photographer Cradled Creations
It's a.... | Cradled Creations
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Surprise sex. Surprise home birth. Labour happened so quickly for these first time parents, they had to adjust plans and have a home birth instead of the hospital birth they intended. | Coastal Lifestyle Photography
waterbirth homebirth
First time mama, birthed her own sunny side up baby into her own hands! | Vannessa Brown Photography
Birth Photos
What was your reaction to seeing the little human you worked so hard to bring earth-side? | Kristie Robin Photography
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Things are changing... Family centred birth. Clear drapes, skin on skin in the OR. | Breathe In Photography
Birth Photography Mentorship
The Greatest Gift of All- Toni Nichole
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Adrenalin vs. Sleep- Felicia Chang Photography
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Her Spiritual Journey to Motherhood | Elliana Gilbert
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We Can Do This Together- Erin Shepley Photography
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Her wife’s hand apply firm and loving counter pressure. | Krista Evans Photography
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The in-between- 3Haus Photographics
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Marie Marine Photography
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Joining the world face first | The Maya's Nest
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Some woman fear the fire, and some woman simply become it | Ashley Marston
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She's Here! After all the hard work, she is finally in mama's arms. - YReindel Photography & Belly Casting
Best Birth Images of 2017
The Birth of Atlas: They way he loves her, the admiration for her strength in bringing their fourth baby into the world - Songbird and Oak Photography
Best Birth Photos 2017
Support- C Daisy Photography
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“She is Here” | Heather Hill Photography
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Generations | Luciddream Photography
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She dreamed of having her baby in water even though she didn’t know anyone who had birthed at home. After a very long labour she made it happen with sheer determination. Witnessing how her birth and the pictures she has of it have given her strength for her new life with her baby makes this my favourite picture of the year. This is part of an ongoing project which I began this year photographing young moms choosing to give birth with a local midwifery clinic. | Cat McAteer
Canadian Birth Photography
When you finally get to meet the little one you've been dreaming of for so long. | Alyssa Kellert Photography
Best Birth Photos of the Year
Thrilled to finally meet her baby sister! | Sunbeams & Freckles Photography
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Mothers birthing mothers | Heather Hill Photography
Best Birth Photos
Connected | Catherine Brown Photography
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“...clothed in strength and dignity...she laughs without fear…” —Proverbs | Laura Elie Photography
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Taking a minute to breath | Simply Birth Photography
Best Birth Photographers
The strength, relief, and celebration of this birther and the true joy on the faces of her Midwives takes my breath away. | Kendal Blacker Birth Photography
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“Sooooo, wait a minute, we have to bring this thing HOME!?” | Katia G
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On the other side | Dasha K Photography
Birth directory
Eternal Love | Little Bird Birth Services
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