Copyright & Legal Use of Graphics
(Online or In Person)
Presenter: Melanie Watson
Learn how to protect your brand and stay compliant by adopting smart image practices. Whether you're designing social media posts, websites, or marketing materials, using graphics legally is a must. This workshop demystifies copyright basics and image licensing, helping you steer clear of common (and costly) mistakes. You’ll learn how to legally use stock photos, Canva elements, and other design assets, so your visuals are both eye-catching and compliant.
You’ll leave with practical tips, real-world examples, and the confidence to create or source visuals without risking copyright violations.
Key Takeaways:
- Why most online images aren’t free for the taking.
- How to navigate the fine print of stock photos and Canva licenses.
- Simple ways to ensure your graphics are safe to use in commercial projects
Note: Images from this event may be used for promotional purposes.
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Melanie Watson is a brand designer specializing in passionate small business owners.
She collaborates with you to bring your brand identity from concepts to reality, while helping you to achieve a consistent look-and-feel across all your channels of communication. She also helps to provide clarity to your branding through one-on-one consulting.
This meeting is open to the public.
COST: $10 for nonmembers
Contact us at helpdesk@rochesterconsultants.org if you experience any trouble registering for this event.
SPECIAL NOTE: This will be a hybrid event where you can attend in-person or via Zoom. This event is available in-person at 2800 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. Attending in-person is highly encouraged.
After the meeting ends, open networking (with private breakout rooms for those on Zoom) will continue until 10:00 a.m. ET for the attendees.
After you register, you will be sent two (2) emails, one from RPCN and one from Zoom. NOTE: The email from RPCN will be sent almost immediately but the ZOOM email may be delayed by a few minutes. Be patient while waiting for it. Click the link in the Zoom email to join this event.
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