Find photos and images
A biography is not complete without a visual that puts a face to each unique story. Before you launch your Women of Impact gallery, make sure you have permission to use and share the photos appearing in your gallery.
Copyright
Consider taking a photo yourself or asking your subject for a personal photo – this will provide you with a current image and avoid any copyright issues. In general, the copyright of a photo usually belongs to the photographer.
For information about Canada’s copyright law, refer to the Government of Canada’s Guide to copyright.
Before using images from archives, publications, or online sources, ask yourself the following questions:
- Did you access the photo from a library or archive?
Entries in public archives and library databases often include copyright information and list any limitations on the image’s use.
- Does the photo appear in a publication?
A photo credit will indicate the copyright owner, who can be contacted to request use of the image.
- Does the photo appear on social media?
Contact the owner of the account for permission to use an image posted on social media.
- Is the photo in the public domain?
In Canada, copyright is considered expired 50 years after the death of the photo’s creator.