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If your photographs have been used without your permission or proper credit, follow these steps to address the copyright infringement:

1. Verify Ownership

• Ensure you are the rightful owner of the photographs. Copyright is typically automatic upon creation of an original work, but having evidence of authorship (e.g., timestamps, metadata, or registration) strengthens your case.

2. Document the Infringement

In photography, plagiarism refers to the unauthorized use, copying, or close imitation of another photographer’s work while claiming it as one’s own. It is both a legal and ethical issue that varies in scope depending on jurisdiction and context. Here’s an overview of the law and general consensus regarding plagiarism in photography:

Legal Perspective

1. Copyright Law: