If you have been granted permission to use a photograph or piece of content created by Scott Fillmer, this page explains how to properly credit that work. Using the correct credit line ensures proper attribution and that your usage complies with the terms of the permission granted.
How to Credit Photography
- Standard CreditPhoto © Scott Fillmer / scottfillmer.com
- Short Credit© Scott Fillmer
- Online CreditPhoto by Scott Fillmer — with an active hyperlink to scottfillmer.com
- Print CreditPhotography by Scott Fillmer, scottfillmer.com
The credit line should appear adjacent to the image — in a caption, footer, or clearly visible location — not buried in fine print or placed only on a separate credits page.
Permission Required First
A credit line does not substitute for permission. All images are the sole copyright of Scott Fillmer and all personal and commercial rights are reserved. You must obtain written permission before reproducing or sharing any image, even for non-commercial purposes. To request permission, please contact Scott directly with details about how the image will be used, where it will appear, and the intended audience.
EXIF Metadata
All original photographs contain Scott Fillmer's copyright information embedded in the EXIF metadata. This metadata must not be stripped or altered. Any image found online that includes this metadata or a visible copyright watermark is protected by U.S. copyright law, regardless of where it appears or who is sharing it. Thank you for taking the time to properly credit Scott's work.