Copyright Notice:
© 2014-2026 Deanna Hite Photography. All images appearing on this site are the exclusive property of Deanna Hite and are protected under United States and International Copyright laws. Images may not be downloaded, reproduced, copied, stored, manipulated, or used in any way without written permission. For licensing inquiries or image use requests, please contact Deanna Hite using the contact form.
Media, Licensing & Usage Policy
1. Ownership of Work
All artworks, images, and text appearing on this website are the intellectual property of Deanna Hite. Every photograph is protected by United States and International Copyright Laws. Purchase of a physical print or digital file does not transfer copyright or reproduction rights to the buyer.
2. Fine Art Print Licensing
Each physical print is sold for Personal Display Only.
Each physical print is sold for Personal Display Only.
Permitted: Displaying the print in your home, private office, or gifting the physical piece to another individual.
Prohibited: Scanning, digitizing, or reproducing the artwork in any medium (digital or print) for any purpose without a secondary written license.
3. Editorial & Commercial Licensing
I offer licensing for high-resolution digital files for specific, high-quality projects.
I offer licensing for high-resolution digital files for specific, high-quality projects.
Editorial Use: For use in art publications, galleries, or educational journals.
Interior Design / Hospitality: I provide custom licensing for hotels, restaurants, and corporate environments. This may include "Rights-Managed" agreements for large-scale mural reproductions or digital displays.
Commercial Brands: Usage of my fine art photography for branding or advertising requires a dedicated commercial contract.
4. Digital Sharing & Social Media
I appreciate the support of the art and photography communities. You are welcome to share my work on social media under the following conditions:
I appreciate the support of the art and photography communities. You are welcome to share my work on social media under the following conditions:
Attribution: Clear credit must be given in the first line of the caption: "Photograph by Deanna Hite | deannahite.com".
Integrity: Images must not be cropped, have filters applied, or be overlaid with text. The art must be shown exactly as it was intended.
Non-Commercial: Shared posts must not be used to promote a product or service.
5. Licensing Inquiries
For all licensing requests, please contact Deanna Hite using the contact form. To provide an accurate quote, please include:
For all licensing requests, please contact Deanna Hite using the contact form. To provide an accurate quote, please include:
The title of the piece(s) you wish to license.
A description of the project (e.g., magazine feature, book cover, office installation).
The expected duration of use and geographic territory.
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 5, 2026
Last Updated: January 5, 2026
Welcome to deannahite.com. I value your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how I handle information when you visit my website.
1. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this policy or your data, please contact:
For any questions regarding this policy or your data, please contact:
Name: Deanna Hite
Email: Please use the contact form.
2. Information I Collect
I collect information in two ways:
I collect information in two ways:
Information You Provide: If you contact me via a contact form or sign up for a newsletter, I may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any details regarding your photography needs.
Automated Information (Cookies): With your consent, I use Google Analytics to collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and how you interact with my galleries. This helps me improve my website’s layout and performance.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
I process your data under the following legal grounds:
I process your data under the following legal grounds:
Consent: When you opt-in via my cookie banner or sign up for my mailing list.
Contract: When I need your information to provide photography services or deliver your images.
Legitimate Interests: To maintain and improve my website and protect against fraud.
4. Third-Party Service Providers
I do not sell your data. However, I share information with trusted service providers to run my business, including:
I do not sell your data. However, I share information with trusted service providers to run my business, including:
Website Hosting: Adobe
Analytics: Google Analytics (only with your consent).
Print Galleries: Pixieset – used to sell prints.
Payment Processing: Stripe
Email Marketing: MailChimp – if you have subscribed to my newsletter.
5. Data Retention
I only keep your personal information for as long as necessary.
I only keep your personal information for as long as necessary.
Inquiry Data: Kept for 1 year.
Client Records: Kept for 5 years for tax, archival, and re-delivery purposes.
6. Your Rights (GDPR & International)
Depending on your location, you have the following rights:
Depending on your location, you have the following rights:
Access: You can request a copy of the data I hold about you.
Correction: You can ask me to fix inaccurate information.
Deletion: You can ask me to delete your personal data.
Withdraw Consent: You can change your mind about cookies or newsletters at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact me using the contact form.
7. Security
I take the security of your data seriously. My website uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect information transmitted online, and I use password-protected, industry-standard platforms for all image storage and client management.
I take the security of your data seriously. My website uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect information transmitted online, and I use password-protected, industry-standard platforms for all image storage and client management.