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DO NOT USE REPOST MY STOCK ON TUMBLR/PINTEREST/OR ANYWHERE ELSE WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. DO NOT USE MY STOCK TO CREATE OTHER STOCK, INCLUDING LINE ART.



My stock use rules were in need of an overhaul, so here we go. Since I have over 5,000 photographs it would be silly to go through and put these in every description, so please make sure to go through these before using my stock.


:star: Always note me or leave me comment when you use my work with a link to the image. I'd appreciate it if you favorited the images you use as well.:star:

Crediting and Off-site Use
♦ I do allow my stock to be used in off-site works.
♦ You MUST either credit me on the image or in the description of the image.
♦ I don't care if you use my images in manipulations for sim games.
♦ I would still like to see what you've done even if you use it off-site.

Commercial Use
♦ Using my images for manipulations/other art for virtual currency is OK.
♦ My stock may be used commercially (for real world currency) for free, unless the profit from its use exceeds $500. If this happens, I require a 3% fee of the profit.
♦ I still expect credits even in commercial use.

General
♦ You may use my images for photomanipulations, drawings, etc. but PLEASE do not repost my images as is.
♦ Do not just slap a filter and some text on one of my photos and claim its yours. I expect for you to actually do something with it that requires some effort and creativity.
♦ NEVER upload my images to the photography category. They are not your images.
♦ Do not use my stock for making other stock, including precuts, premade backgrounds, line art, etc. You MAY use the images in tutorials, however.
♦ Do not use my images for mature/adult art.
♦ Please do not use images of my animals for "transformation" manipulations.

THIS IS A STOCK ACCOUNT

This means that:
♦ Photos are uploaded for reference purposes. I do NOT consider these photos "fine art photography" and neither should you. As such, critique is NOT desired.
♦ These photos are not edited in any way other than straightening and cropping. They are raw for you to use as you see fit (as long as you adhere to the rules above).
♦ If you cannot handle/are going to complain about occasional mass uploads, please do not watch this account. I don't upload very often, but when I do I tend to upload in large batches. I do not take kindly to complaints about this. You know this is a stock account when you watch me, therefore you should know what you're signing up for.
♦ A lot of the animals posted here are either rescues, fosters, and/or they do not belong to me. If animals are in a rough shape, its because there is something wrong with them or they are going through rehab. Do not fling accusations and insults. If you have a question about the animals' condition, you may politely inquire about it, however do not expect me to reply nicely if you are rude. 
♦ I sometimes upload many pictures of animals in similar poses except for slight details, such as different placement of a foot or a ear. I do this to give people as many reference options as possible so that they can find the perfect pose. Complaints about this are not appreciated.
♦ I take the time to get these shoots done and upload them for YOUR benefit, not mine. I do not expect praise. Please do not treat me like a tool or a robot. I expect some level of respect.

I do not answer notes/comments with questions that have been answered here. By using my stock, you have read and agreed with all of my rules. Please read thoroughly before asking questions.

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This article is by no means in reference to one particular person. This article is directed at everyone, for their general knowledge. I am writing this because I think it is needed, just to put it out their for everyone's consideration. This is a brief overview of some common stock rules, the reasons behind them, and why many stock providers are irritated when the rules are broken. Let's start with the most common rule:

1. Link back to the photo or give me credit in the artist's description and/or on the image itself.
Why is this so important? There are several reasons. If you completely blow this off and do not credit the photo at all, you are basically stealing it. If you're caught, whether you meant to do this or not, your image can be reported and removed from deviantART. If you "don't have time" to credit, at least put a little something in the description saying you'll put the credits in later. At least that way, if the provider finds the image and recognizes their stock they will know that you have the intention of crediting them. Just make sure you follow through. Every now and then I'll come across a situation like this with my own stock. I usually give it about a week and if credit isn't given, I'll say something. Other providers may go straight to reporting. Also, crediting the provider will allow viewers to find the photo and use it if they wish. Lack of credits irritates stock providers for the reason mentioned above: it is stealing, plain and simple.

2. Show me what you've made with my photo.
This is incredibly simple. I'm not sure why people complain about this. From the simplest sketch to the most breath-taking photomanipulation, seeing what others have done with our photos is by far the most fun part of being a stock provider. Even if you are ashamed of your work, show us! We love to see our being used. Not only is it neat to see, but it also lets us now that our work isn't for nothing. We don't throw this rule in there to be a bother, we do it because we are genuinely interested in your work.

3. Favorite the photo you use.
This is another simple one that I don't understand why people complain about. Favoriting the photo you use is the simplest "thank you" you can give to a stock provider. Many people assume that we just take a snapshot and randomly decide, "Oh, this looks nice. I think I'll upload it to dA." This is not the case. Most stock photographers take the time to prepare for a shoot, in some cases drive to a location, spend an hour or so taking pictures, spend another hour or more editing the pictures, and then uploading them all to dA. By the way, when you have a huge batch of pictures to upload it can take quite a while. It isn't fun by any means. We do this for your benefit. We provide you with references and images for manipulations. To help you. And yet people complain about simply favoriting the image to show their appreciation. It takes less than a second to press the little favorite button or to drag the photo into a collection. It is a small request in exchange for the hundreds of thousands of references (on dA alone) that are available to you.

4. Ask me about commercial use.
This generally is in reference to REAL money, not virtual currencies. I'm sure many of you have heard of the recent mass theft of art from dA. If you haven't, you can go here: fav.me/d4737e3
Unless the provider specifically states that they don't mind the photo being used commercially, ASK FIRST. Many times they will say yes, but if they say no or if you neglect to ask, there can some serious repercussions. Not only can you be labelled a thief and have the image removed, but the provider may also take legal action against you.

5. Do not use my photo in for gore/hate art/ etc.
I myself do not have this rule because I don't mind gore or anything like that. The majority of providers I've seen DO have this rule. It may because they don't want to see images of themselves, their friends or loved ones, or their animals being gutted, beheaded, or what have you. Respect that. Another reason may be that they do not want their name linked to hate art or anything of the like. No one has exactly the same views as you do, so please keep in mind that this rule serves a purpose.

6. Don't use my photos outside of dA.
Easy enough, right? Yet so many providers find that this rule has been violated. Some providers have felt the need to put this rule in place because of the first no-no we discussed: lack of credits. Always assume that the provider will see your image. Respect their wishes. Again, if you blow this rule off the provider has the right to have your image removed from whatever site it is on.

A note on crediting providers from Flickr or other stock resources:
This situation has happened to everyone at least once who uses stock. You go on a site such as Flickr, find the perfect photo (you DID make sure it is under a Creative Commons license, right?), save it, use it, and forget who the original photographer was. I have even been in this situation. If this happens to you, put something in the artist description along the lines of, "I used a photo from ______ as a reference, but I can't find the artist! If someone recognizes it, please let me know so I can put proper credits." Most likely, someone will see it and point you in the right direction. Like I said, you're not the only one so don't feel bad. It is your responsibility to locate the original, however. Now, preventing this from happening is quite easy. When you go to save the photo, simply put the file name as the artist's name/username so that you know who it belongs to. That way, when you go to credit you just have to look at the file. Isn't that better than sifting through all the photos looking for the one you used?

I hope that this article has been helpful and informative. Remember- stock providers are there for your benefit. We want to help you. Respect and gratitude are never received badly. A big thank you to all of you who follow the rules and honor the providers!
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This article is by no means in reference to one particular person. This article is directed at everyone, for their general knowledge. I am writing this because I think it is needed, just to put it out their for everyone's consideration. This is a brief overview of some common stock rules, the reasons behind them, and why many stock providers are irritated when the rules are broken. Let's start with the most common rule:

1. Link back to the photo or give me credit in the artist's description and/or on the image itself.
Why is this so important? There are several reasons. If you completely blow this off and do not credit the photo at all, you are basically stealing it. If you're caught, whether you meant to do this or not, your image can be reported and removed from deviantART. If you "don't have time" to credit, at least put a little something in the description saying you'll put the credits in later. At least that way, if the provider finds the image and recognizes their stock they will know that you have the intention of crediting them. Just make sure you follow through. Every now and then I'll come across a situation like this with my own stock. I usually give it about a week and if credit isn't given, I'll say something. Other providers may go straight to reporting. Also, crediting the provider will allow viewers to find the photo and use it if they wish. Lack of credits irritates stock providers for the reason mentioned above: it is stealing, plain and simple.

2. Show me what you've made with my photo.
This is incredibly simple. I'm not sure why people complain about this. From the simplest sketch to the most breath-taking photomanipulation, seeing what others have done with our photos is by far the most fun part of being a stock provider. Even if you are ashamed of your work, show us! We love to see our being used. Not only is it neat to see, but it also lets us now that our work isn't for nothing. We don't throw this rule in there to be a bother, we do it because we are genuinely interested in your work.

3. Favorite the photo you use.
This is another simple one that I don't understand why people complain about. Favoriting the photo you use is the simplest "thank you" you can give to a stock provider. Many people assume that we just take a snapshot and randomly decide, "Oh, this looks nice. I think I'll upload it to dA." This is not the case. Most stock photographers take the time to prepare for a shoot, in some cases drive to a location, spend an hour or so taking pictures, spend another hour or more editing the pictures, and then uploading them all to dA. By the way, when you have a huge batch of pictures to upload it can take quite a while. It isn't fun by any means. We do this for your benefit. We provide you with references and images for manipulations. To help you. And yet people complain about simply favoriting the image to show their appreciation. It takes less than a second to press the little favorite button or to drag the photo into a collection. It is a small request in exchange for the hundreds of thousands of references (on dA alone) that are available to you.

4. Ask me about commercial use.
This generally is in reference to REAL money, not virtual currencies. I'm sure many of you have heard of the recent mass theft of art from dA. If you haven't, you can go here: fav.me/d4737e3
Unless the provider specifically states that they don't mind the photo being used commercially, ASK FIRST. Many times they will say yes, but if they say no or if you neglect to ask, there can some serious repercussions. Not only can you be labelled a thief and have the image removed, but the provider may also take legal action against you.

5. Do not use my photo in for gore/hate art/ etc.
I myself do not have this rule because I don't mind gore or anything like that. The majority of providers I've seen DO have this rule. It may because they don't want to see images of themselves, their friends or loved ones, or their animals being gutted, beheaded, or what have you. Respect that. Another reason may be that they do not want their name linked to hate art or anything of the like. No one has exactly the same views as you do, so please keep in mind that this rule serves a purpose.

6. Don't use my photos outside of dA.
Easy enough, right? Yet so many providers find that this rule has been violated. Some providers have felt the need to put this rule in place because of the first no-no we discussed: lack of credits. Always assume that the provider will see your image. Respect their wishes. Again, if you blow this rule off the provider has the right to have your image removed from whatever site it is on.

A note on crediting providers from Flickr or other stock resources:
This situation has happened to everyone at least once who uses stock. You go on a site such as Flickr, find the perfect photo (you DID make sure it is under a Creative Commons license, right?), save it, use it, and forget who the original photographer was. I have even been in this situation. If this happens to you, put something in the artist description along the lines of, "I used a photo from ______ as a reference, but I can't find the artist! If someone recognizes it, please let me know so I can put proper credits." Most likely, someone will see it and point you in the right direction. Like I said, you're not the only one so don't feel bad. It is your responsibility to locate the original, however. Now, preventing this from happening is quite easy. When you go to save the photo, simply put the file name as the artist's name/username so that you know who it belongs to. That way, when you go to credit you just have to look at the file. Isn't that better than sifting through all the photos looking for the one you used?

I hope that this article has been helpful and informative. Remember- stock providers are there for your benefit. We want to help you. Respect and gratitude are never received badly. A big thank you to all of you who follow the rules and honor the providers!
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