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By: This Couple's Wedding Photo Was Turned into an Anti-Gay Political Smear Ad | Gay Life

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:39:24 +0000

[...] According to the Denver Post, Edwards and Privitere hired lawyers. And photographer Kristina Hill, who took the original photos, told The Atlantic Wire that the Professional Photographers of America are in the process of assisting her with the copyright issue. “To see an image, taken with that intent being used in the way it was used is heart-breaking for me,” she wrote on her personal blog. [...]

By: Melissa Silvia

Melissa Silvia — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:16:37 +0000

Ms Hill, I hope you, Mr Privitere and Mr Edwards get the full extent of what is coming to the three of you. They stole your art and they stole Mr Privitere and Mr Edwards images to portray a false message without any of your permission or approval. Good luck to the three of you.

By: The New York Resource

The New York Resource — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:20:49 +0000

[...] Wednesday, the couple and their photographer, Kristina Hill, sued the conservative group, a nonprofit based in Virginia called Public Advocate of the United [...]

By: Gay Couple Sues Conservative Group, Saying It Stole Their Kiss | News from around the world

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:10:20 +0000

[...] Wednesday, the couple and their photographer, Kristina Hill, sued the conservative group, a nonprofit based in Virginia called Public Advocate of the United [...]

By: Anti-Gay Group Sued Over Use of Couple's Photo - NYTimes.com

Anti-Gay Group Sued Over Use of Couple's Photo - NYTimes.com — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:37:02 +0000

[...] Wednesday, the couple and their photographer, Kristina Hill, sued the conservative group, a nonprofit based in Virginia called Public Advocate of the United [...]

By: Henry K

Henry K — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:12:58 +0000

it is so sad that such a beautiful piece of work is used in an ugly intended article by those who want to spread hatred among the peoples. Legal action needs to be taken against those involved, to protect the interests of the peace-loving individuals. I reckon.

By: Craig H.

Craig H. — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:17:07 +0000

first off i love the beautifull image(Original) everyone should be able to express their love freely. this kind of negative use for a copywritten image upsets me very much. reading the article i can’t imagine that happening to my images. may you succeed in the case.

By: Vivian Bedoya

Vivian Bedoya — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:56:47 +0000

Your photo and the moment you captured are beautiful. I hope you intend to sue and I wish you all the best!

By: Sunday Snaps! «

Sunday Snaps! « — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:58:53 +0000

[...] a dedication as a message of support to Brian Edwards and Tom Privitere. The situation with their engagement image being stolen and used in anti-gay mailers has gotten quite the national coverage, but Brian eloquently wrote [...]

By: Administrator

Administrator — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:09:04 +0000

A cease and desist has been sent… please see following post