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Artist Diaries · Aug 23, 2025

She Shared My Photography and Didn't Credit Me

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Your art deserves credit. Photos deserve attribution.

This past Tuesday morning I open instagram and the first photo in the feed stops me in my tracks.

Because it is mine.

The joy of seeing my own photo (and the satisfaction of knowing a client is using their brand asset) is quickly eclipsed by disappointment. I stare at the photo - a vibrant, gorgeous, colourful shot of a retail store. My photo.

Not credited.

Not tagged.

No name mentioned in the text.

I check my notifications - crickets.

Nothing really describes the sinking feeling in your stomach when something doesn’t feel right. When you aren’t recognised for your work.

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