Image Use & Visual Integrity Policy | The Valley’s Dismal Freedom Press

Image Use & Visual Integrity Policy

Last Updated: 2025-10-17

We prioritize documentary realism. Our visuals are original photography, properly licensed work, or public-domain materials. We do not use synthetic imagery to represent news events unless explicitly labeled “photo illustration.”

Permitted Edits

  • Crop, exposure, and color balance for clarity.
  • Privacy protections (e.g., blurring minors or sensitive information), labeled accordingly.

Disclosure

Any compositing or symbolic imagery is labeled “photo illustration” or “illustrative.” Captions provide context and credit.

Rights & Licensing

Photographers retain copyright unless assigned by contract. For reuse requests, email photo@dismalfreedompress.org.