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She argued that you can’t use a photo of random people to illustrate a gruesome murder
With most stock libraries, this kind of use is explicitly forbidden
Using images of recognisable people to illustrate stories must be done with thought and sensitivity
A story that paint the models in an unflattering light is not allowed by some Creative Commons
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Some writers on Medium use pseudonyms so they can feel free to share secrets without revealing their
This too, could leave you open to a law suit, depending on what topics you’re covering
Some people who want to remain anonymous use images of animals, or drawings instead of their own
Animal photos should be safer than using images of people, especially if some of your stories fall
Note that the Unsplash License does not include the right to use:
Please see our FAQs for more information and, if you still aren’t sure, you should probably
Here’s an example of that in action: “Photographer faces legal action after using a photo he
The photographer used an image of an identifiable person from the site, so it wasn’t covered
A police notice or taped area might be more appropriate and there are plenty of standard stock
I’m not a lawyer, so cannot comment on fair use with any degree of confidence, which
For crime reporting, extra care is needed around decisions about photos
But also, it’s worth thinking through your decisions when you’re writing about anything else that