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I used to do alot more teaching than I do now. About 5 years ago (before I caught the photography bug) I did a presentation on lightning injuries in pediadrics (children). While searching the internet for up to date medical information I came across 2 websites that had lightning photography. I decided I had to have some of these images to include in my presentation.

I emailed both photographers about including several of their pictures in my presentation. I explained what I was teaching, the audience, and that it was for educational purposes. I also stated that I would include a slide at the end of my presentation citing their website, name, and giving them credit for the pictures I had used. Both photographers emailed me back within 1 to 2 days with no objections to using their photos.

I opened my presentation with the song "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC (probably some copyright infringement on my part here) while a slide show of lightning pictures played for 2 minutes. From this second on I had the attention of my audience. To this day I still have people tell me they remember my class. Education inspired by photography. I love it!

I think it is great that you made your daughter take this 1 extra step. I'm sure she was happy to receive such permission and I am sure the photographer appreciated your admiration of his/her work. Now, shouldn't we all take the extra step with our children.