All images that appear on this website and across our network — including scottfillmer.com, shantytravelers.com, deborahfillmer.com, dig.garden, and our associated social media accounts — are the sole copyright of Scott Fillmer. All personal and commercial rights are reserved. This includes any image that carries Scott Fillmer's copyright information in the EXIF metadata or as a visible watermark.
Using Our Images
If you are interested in using a Scott Fillmer image for personal, non-commercial purposes, please contact us first. Even for truly non-commercial use, written permission is required before any image may be reproduced or shared. If you intend to use any image for commercial publication, please contact us to discuss licensing rates and terms.
Please respect this copyright. Scott has spent over 30 years developing his skills as a photographer and content creator. Every image — no matter how inconsequential it may seem — is protected by U.S. copyright law and is not available for public use unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Written Content
All written content across our network of websites is also copyrighted by Scott Fillmer or Deborah Fillmer, as applicable, under Fillmer Services Co. This includes blog posts, articles, guides, essays, and all other text published on our sites. Reproduction or redistribution of any written content without written permission is not permitted.
Creative Commons
Scott is a strong supporter of Creative Commons and open-source content. He has made certain images available for open use in the past — most notably during the Lee County tornadoes of March 3, 2019 — and hopes to expand open-source access to his archive in the future. If you believe a Creative Commons license may apply to a specific image, please contact us to verify before use. Thank you for respecting the work of photographers and content creators.