by hankinslawrenceimages | Jan 26, 2017 | News
The photos I share in this post are a little different than the ones I usually share. Last Saturday I spent the day at the Women’s March in Washington, DC. Estimates are there were about 500,000 people gathered on the Mall here in the DC, and another 2 million at sister marches around the world.
What struck me as I was photographing the event was the diversity of the people attending – men, women, and children of all races, religions, sexual orientations, etc and how committed everyone was to the issues they were advocating for.
From what I’ve heard from friends who attended sister events around the world, they had similar experiences.
I hope you are as inspired by these photos and the people who were advocating for issues that matter to them as much as as I was.
Women’s March, Washington DC. January 21, 2017 ©2017 Patty Hankins
Women’s March, Washington DC. January 21, 2017 ©2017 Patty Hankins
Women’s March, Washington DC. January 21, 2017 ©2017 Patty Hankins
Women’s March, Washington DC. January 21, 2017 ©2017 Patty Hankins
Women’s March, Washington DC. January 21, 2017 ©2017 Patty Hankins
Women’s March, Washington DC. January 21, 2017 ©2017 Patty Hankins
Women’s March, Washington DC. January 21, 2017 ©2017 Patty Hankins
Women’s March, Washington DC. January 21, 2017 ©2017 Patty Hankins
Women’s March, Washington DC. January 21, 2017 ©2017 Patty Hankins
Women’s March, Washington DC. January 21, 2017 ©2017 Patty Hankins
Women’s March, Washington DC. January 21, 2017 ©2017 Patty Hankins
If you’d like to see more of my photos from the Women’s March in DC you can see my favorites on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10158115243765582.1073741833.640225581&type=1&l=227f4d308e and the full set of photos on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10158097720695582.1073741832.640225581&type=1&l=3ddf4fa577
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jul 22, 2016 | News
I realized I have many new subscribers to my newsletter, and new followers on various social media sites. Every now and then I get a note from someone saying they follow me on one site and just found me on another. So I thought I’d share links to where you can find me on social media – in case I’m on your favorite site and you didn’t know it.
My Newsletter goes out weekly on Friday mornings. If you aren’t receiving it you can sign up for it on my website and receive a free copy of the ebook version of my book Wildflower Meditations: A Gift for the Spirit. Subscribers to my newsletter hear about sales and special offers before I announce them on social media.
You can sign up at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/sign/
My blog is on my website. I usually post 3 or 4 posts a week, including the article that runs in my weekly newsletter. You can follow my blog by reading it on my website, following it with an RSS reader or subscribing to the posts by email.
My blog is at http://www.beautifulflowerpictures.com/blog/
The RSS feed is at http://www.beautifulflowerpictures.com/blog/feed/
Hibiscus © 2016 Patty Hankins
I usually post three photos a day on my Facebook page and on Twitter. On Twitter, I also share articles from the web I find interesting and retweet other artists’ work.
My Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/beautifulflowerpicutres/
I’m on Twitter at https://twitter.com/PattyHankins
More recently, I’ve started posting on both Pinterest and Instagram. On Pinterest I’ve set up boards for various flower families, art that inspires me, and places I’m thinking of visiting or have visited. I tend to post to Instagram when I’m out photographing so you can see what I’m seeing at gardens, museums, etc
I’m on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/pattyhankins/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hankinspatty/
Sunflower © 2016 Patty Hankins
And you can see all of my videos on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/PattyHankins/
So if you’d like to see more of my photos than you are currently seeing, please feel free to connect with me on on any (or all) of these social media sites
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jun 28, 2016 | News
I wanted to let you know that twenty-two of my photographs will be retiring at the end of month. They are a combination of the favorites tulip and iris photos that returned for May and June, and some other photographs that it’s time to retire.
Included in the retiring photograph are
Azaleas in the Wood ©2009 Patty Hankins
Pink & White Tulips © 2006 Patty Hankins
All the photos that are retiring on June 30 can be see at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/store/retiring/
So if you’ve been thinking of adding any of these photographs to your collection, be sure to order in the next 3 days.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Apr 22, 2016 | News
This blog post is going to be a little different – rather that sharing my photos or tips to help you take better photos, I’m writing about copyright infringement and a disturbing new trend I’m seeing where people who are trying to do the right thing when it comes to using photos on their websites are getting caught because of the actions of others. I want to make all of you aware of what I’m seeing so that you don’t get caught in a similar situation.
For years, I’ve had problems with people taking my photographs from my website and blog and using them without my permission on websites and products. When I find someone using my photos without permission, I do contact people to resolve the issue.
Purple Pansies © 2016 Patty Hankins
In the past week, I’ve spoken with two people using my photos on Etsy – and both said they found my photos in online stock photo libraries that claim the images are in the public domain and can be freely used. The problem is – the photos are being placed in these libraries without my permission. So anyone using the photos violates my copyright. Under U.S. Copyright law, the penalties for unauthorized use of a copyrighted image can be up to $ 150,000 plus legal costs for each unauthorized use.
Both of these Etsy sellers respect photographers’ copyrights and know that if they want to use a photograph they need to either license it from the copyright holder or use a photograph in the public domain. They choose to use an image that was offered as being in the public domain. The problem is – it wasn’t – and they unknowingly violated my copyright, and have had to compensate me for their unauthorized use of my photos.
Cineraria Sunsenerba © 2016 Patty Hankins
So – what can you do to protect yourself from landing in a similar situation?
Avoid online libraries that claim the images they offer are in the public domain unless you are sure the images really are in the public domain. There are many images that are in the public domain that you can freely use on your websites and on products. And there are reputable sites that do offer these images. The problem is there are also a growing number of sites that contain copyrighted images that aren’t in the public domain despite claims that they are. If you are going to use an image in the public domain – just make sure it really is.
Use your own photos. When you take a photo, you hold the copyright to it so you can use it without worrying about licensing it from anyone else.
Always license the photos you use on your website, blog and newsletters. There are several stock photo agencies where you can license a photo for web use for just a few dollars. Or if you see something on a photographer’s website – contact the photographer directly about licensing the photo.
Have all licenses in your name. When you open an account with a stock agency be sure to do it yourself rather than have your VA or web designer do it. That way if you change VAs or designers you still have the records showing that you licensed the photo for your site.
Understand the terms of the license. Terms of photo licenses vary depending on where you license them from so be sure to read and understand the terms of the license before you use the photo. If the license you have is for one-time use of an image, and you use it multiple times the copyright holder can come after you for the additional uses.
Keep good records of all photo licenses. Photographers and stock agencies make mistakes. So if someone accuses you of infringing on their copyright and you can show that you have license to use the photo and that you have followed the terms of the license, then you can show that you are not guilty of copyright infringement.
I hope this info keeps any of you from ending up in the same situation the two Etsy sellers found themselves in. Please feel free to share this info with your friends and families – because I’m sure most photographers are like me – we’re much rather be out photographing that dealing with cases of copyright infringement.
And if you’re trying to figure out what the photos in the blog post have to do with copyright infringement – the answer is nothing. I just didn’t want to post something without any photos in it.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Apr 1, 2016 | News
If you’ve been to my website recently, you might have noticed the changes I have made to make it easier for you to find and purchase your favorite photographs.
Now you’ll be able to easily:
And to celebrate – I’m holding a Grand Opening Sale where you can save 20% on all photographs, books and boxed sets of notecards between now and April 15. Just enter the coupon code: GrandOpeningSale when you checkout to receive the savings.
To reach the new store – just click here: http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/store/ or on the SHOP button on the header bar
In the months to come, I’ll be adding more new photos to the store – and bringing back old favorites for limited periods of time. So be sure to visit often to see what’s available. I’m looking forward to sharing new work with you
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jan 7, 2016 | News
Quintessence © 2016 Patty Hankins
I’m really excited to share with you that my photo of Quintessence will be in the Washington ArtWorks “Figure” exhibit which will be on display for the month of January at Washington ArtWorks, 12276 Wilkins Ave, Rockville, MD. The juried exhibition show features art of all mediums, including painting, mixed media and photography.
The show opens with a reception on Januayr 8 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the gallery. The public is invited to attend and meet the artists. I’d love to have you join me at the opening reception.
