09/22/2026
PSA to anyone who doesn’t already know, removing a watermark from photos is both illegal and unethical.
It’s theft of services, copyright infringement, and MOST importantly, it means you’re taking money directly out of the pockets of a small business owner.
Photographers don’t put watermarks on photos just for fun. They do it because they need to make a living and put food on the table for their families.
Let’s stop AI from doing even more damage to creative industries than it’s already doing on its own.
I know,especially with school and sports photos, sometimes that price tag feels astronomical. But if a photographer is not in your budget please do not agree to work with them to begin with.
I will always be open to accommodate and work with families. I barter and trade services with families all the time. But please do not go ahead and remove watermarks,screenshot and steal images,or put them into a.i to re-edit or create something entirely different.
Agreed?
