TERMS OF USE
Acceptance of Terms
Thank you for visiting Lou Carruthers Photography. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms.
These Terms apply to your use of the website only. If you engage Lou Carruthers Photography for commissioned work, separate project terms – including licensing, usage rights and breach provisions – will be set out in a formal contract or proposal provided for your project. Where the project contract differs from anything here, the project contract takes precedence.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including images, videos, text, design elements and layout, is the exclusive property of Lou Carruthers Photography and is protected under UK copyright law (Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988).
- Ownership: Unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing, Lou Carruthers Photography retains full copyright and ownership of all creative work displayed on this site.
- Usage restrictions: You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, display, or create derivative works from any part of this site without express written permission.
- Commercial use: Use of any content from this site for commercial purposes, republication, or inclusion in third-party materials is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.
Important: Reproduction, re-editing, redistribution or third-party use of any content from this site, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is a breach of copyright and may result in legal action.
Portfolio and Commissioned Work
Images and videos displayed in the portfolio sections of this website include commissioned work shown with client permission under agreed portfolio-usage rights.
All licensing terms, usage rights and commercial arrangements between Lou Carruthers Photography and her clients are governed by separate project agreements. Nothing on this website constitutes a grant of licence, sublicence, or usage rights to any visitor.
If you are an existing client with questions about your licence, please get in touch.
Personal Projects and Brand Representation
Some work featured on this site includes editorial and personal creative projects, which may feature recognisable products, venues or brands. These projects are entirely self-initiated, created for illustrative and artistic purposes, and do not imply endorsement by, or any formal relationship with, the product, brand or venue shown, unless clearly stated otherwise.
Image Integrity and Use of AI Tools
All photographic content on this website is created by Lou Carruthers Photography using professional photographic techniques.
Where editing software such as Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop is used, this may include AI-assisted features (such as generative fill, content-aware correction, or denoise tools), used solely to refine or enhance images originally captured by the photographer.
Lou Carruthers Photography does not use fully AI-generated or synthetic imagery to represent real scenes, products, or recipes anywhere on this website. Any use of generative tools is applied ethically, transparently, and only in support of images personally photographed.
Accuracy of Information
Every effort is made to ensure that the information on this site is accurate, up to date and helpful. However, no warranties or guarantees — express or implied — are made about the reliability, availability, or completeness of any content. Information is provided for general guidance only.
External Links
This website may include links to third-party websites or platforms for your convenience. These links do not constitute endorsement, and Lou Carruthers Photography is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site.
Changes to Terms
These Terms may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date. Continued use of this site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact [email protected].
Last Updated: April 2026