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About the Images on Stitchbrave

If you’re a photographer, illustrator, or brand who just found your work on Stitchbrave, welcome. This page was written for you, and it explains exactly where our images come from and how you can reach us if something needs attention.

Our Stance on Images

Stitchbrave believes, in good faith, that every image used on this site complies with either the fair use doctrine or falls within the public domain. We do not intend to infringe on anyone’s copyright or intellectual property, and if something on Stitchbrave doesn’t sit right with you, we genuinely want to hear from you and make it right.

Respect for Creators

Fashion runs on visuals, and Stitchbrave knows that every photo, illustration, or brand image represents real work by a real person. We hold photographers, designers, stylists, and brands in high regard, and this page exists specifically to give creators an easy, respectful way to raise a concern.

Where the Images Come From

Stitchbrave pulls images from a mix of sources, and we want to be upfront about each one.

• Creative Commons images: Many of the lifestyle and detail shots on Stitchbrave come from platforms like Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay, and Flickr Commons, licensed under Creative Commons terms such as CC0, CC BY, or CC BY-SA. Where a license requires attribution, Stitchbrave honors it.

• Paid stock photography: Stitchbrave also licenses images from commercial libraries including Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Depositphotos, and Canva Pro, used strictly within the terms of those licenses.

• Original photography: Some images on the site are shot specifically for Stitchbrave, whether that’s outfit styling, flat lays, or accessory close-ups, and these are owned outright by the site.

• Brand, editorial, and press images: In trend roundups and product coverage, Stitchbrave may include images of specific garments, collections, or public figures in an editorial context, which qualifies as fair use for commentary and reporting. Where possible, credit is given to the original brand or photographer.

• Public domain images: Occasionally, an image is sourced from institutional archives like Wikimedia Commons or Smithsonian Open Access, where copyright has expired or the work was dedicated to the public domain.

• Reader and collaborator submissions: From time to time, readers or collaborators send in images with permission for use on Stitchbrave, such as styled outfit photos or event coverage.

Attribution Practices

Where a license or fair use context calls for attribution, Stitchbrave credits the original creator and links back to the source whenever possible. If an attribution is missing, outdated, or incorrect, we fix it quickly once it’s brought to our attention.

When an Image May Appear Without Full Attribution

Stitchbrave publishes a lot of content, and across that volume, an image may occasionally appear without complete or correct credit. This usually happens because a source link broke, an image circulated widely before it reached us, or a licensing detail was missed along the way. It’s never intentional, and Stitchbrave takes it seriously whenever it happens.

How Fast We Respond

Stitchbrave aims to respond to any rights holder request within 48 hours. Simple removal requests are often handled the same business day, since there’s rarely a reason to delay something that straightforward.

If You’re a Rights Holder

If you find your work on Stitchbrave and want something changed, you have three straightforward options:

1. Request credit or attribution, if it’s missing or needs correction.

2. Request a modification, such as resizing, cropping, adding a watermark, or updating a link.

3. Request complete removal of the image from the site.

Whichever you choose, reach out to Stitchbrave at images@stitchbrave.com and we’ll take it from there.

Make It Easy for Us to Help You Fast

To help Stitchbrave resolve your request quickly, please include:

• A link to the page where the image appears on Stitchbrave

• A link to the original source, or something showing you’re the rights holder (a portfolio, website, or original file)

• Your name and how you’d like us to reach you

• Which of the three options above you’d prefer

What Happens Next

Once Stitchbrave receives your request, we confirm we’ve got it, take a reasonable look to verify the claim, and act on whichever option you’ve chosen. After the change is made, we follow up to confirm it’s done.

No Lawyers Necessary

You don’t need to send a formal legal notice or involve an attorney to get this resolved. A simple, direct email to Stitchbrave is genuinely all it takes, and we’d rather sort it out with you directly than make the process harder than it needs to be.

Effective Date

This Images & Copyright Notice is effective as of July 2026.

Reach Out Anytime

If you’re a creator with a question or concern about an image on Stitchbrave, our door is open. Email us at images@stitchbrave.com and we’ll get back to you.