Photographic copyright
Copyright of your images
Under English law, it is illegal to copy an image unless you hold the copyright to it, or have the permission of the copyright holder.
My understanding is that, by default, the holder of the copyright to a photograph is the person who original purchased the film used to take the photograph. (But you should take legal advice to confirm that!)
Usually, possession of the negative image is sufficient to establish ownership of copyright to an image.
If you ask me to copy a photograph and are unable to send me the negative, I will require you to sign a declaration stating that you do hold the copyright to the images, and that you will indemnify me against any liability for breach of copyright or any other improper use of the scanned or original images.
Copyright of my images
I hold the copyright to all images and text on this site, unless expressly stated otherwise. Even buying a limited edition print does not transfer copyright to you. All other use is expressly prohibited without my prior written consent. However, I will not usually withhold consent for any non-commercial use when you agree to acknowledge me as the source of the original material. I will even provide you with a copy of the image with the copyright notice removed. If you wish to use any of my material for commercial purposes, please read my trade pages or contact me to discuss licensing arrangements.
Some of the images on this site contain a visible copyright notice, which I hope does not distract too much from your enjoyment. They also contain a number of invisible digital security features which enable to track their use across the web and in any other medium. So, if you're tempted to borrow them, please ask first. I will listen sympathetically to any reasonable request. However, if you take them without asking, I will find out - and I will be less than pleased.