When it comes to using your photos on your blog, there are a few things to keep in mind. According to the Copyright Office, “photos that are incorporated into a blog post or other online communication are considered part of the content of that communication and may be protected by copyright.
” However, if you use a photo without permission, you may be infringing on the photographer’s copyright and could face legal action.
To protect your photos from infringement, always ask permission from the person or organization that owns the copyright to use their image. If you cannot contact the owner of the copyright, you can contact an attorney for help determining whether using the photo without permission is illegal.
In most cases, using a photo without permission is not illegal, but it is always best to err on the side of caution and contact the owner of the copyright before using their image.