We’re continuing our posts on copyright - it’s a big topic! We’re looking at crediting and attribution - what is it, why is it necessary, and how does it link to moral rights? Full information on our instagram @picselcollective

Last week, PICSEL’s CEO Paul Seheult, attended the joint IAF and IFRRO meeting in Mexico City. ⁠ ⁠ The event brought together voices from across Latin America and beyond, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in copyright, AI, and creative industries. ⁠ ⁠ Continued....

On our Instagram account, copyright lawyer Florian Koempel lays out his thoughts and highlights from the Government’s report and impact assessment on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, published on 18th March. @picselcollective

Paul Seheult, PICSEL's CEO: "The UK Government’s decision to pause the proposed TDM exception is a welcome victory for the creative community. Yet there is still much that demands that the creative sector remain united. PICSEL remains committed to collaborating with our partners and the government.

Claims & metadata cont... You “win” with PICSEL by doing one thing - submitting something! Head over to @picselcollective on insta to see our posts on metadata and claiming.

The HofL recent report on AI, copyright, & the creative industries is welcomed by PICSEL.

In this month's Member Monday Trevor Jennis McDermott from GAP Gardens shares his expertise on contracts and rights negotiations – and what to look out for. Invaluable info! Head over to our Instagram - @picselcollective - for the low-down. www.gapphotos.com #PICSEL #membermonday #GAPGardens

Paul Scheult, our CEO, is heading the London Book Fair on Wednesday, 11th March, in Olympia, London. ⁠ ⁠ To arrange a meeting, drop him a line at [email protected]⁠ #londonbookfair ⁠ www.londonbookfair.co.uk⁠

Claims & metadata cont... Claiming with minimal metadata is possible. ⁠You don’t need perfect records to submit a claim - PICSEL accepts unmatched data. ⁠ If you have more data - matched - then you can earn more. head over to @picselcollective on insta for more #PICSEL ⁠

PICSEL has 3 claims submissions – the first, UK print publication, is now closed. But you can still get involved with claims for UK TV and Republic of Ireland publications. ⁠

By March 18, the UK government is required to publish an economic impact assessment on AI and copyright policy options. Ahead of publishing, copyright lawyer Florian Koempel shares his view. Watch the video on @picselcollective

On our insta page @picselcollective, we've been posting a short series on copyright - registration, how it protects your work and a photographs. More to come. #PICSEL #Copyright

VISUAL ARTISTS! ⁠ ⁠ Reminder that RightShare® is open.⁠ ⁠ You have until 20th Feburary to sumbit your claim for all published works.⁠ ⁠ Need help? Email us!⁠ Not a member and want to know more? Email us! ⁠ [email protected]⁠

n this month's Member Monday, Paul Brown from Epic Fotos takes the stage. Head over to our Instagram - @picselcollective - for the low-down. www.epic-fotos.com #PICSEL #membermonday #EPICFotos

Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing some of the rules that apply to copyright and copyright works in the UK. ⁠ ⁠ First up: How do I register my copyright?⁠ Head over to @picselcollective #copyright #PICSEL

‪Over on @picselcollective now - Florian Koempel’s new video discusses Fair Use - what is it? #PICSEL #FairUse

Emerging artists may delay thinking about rights, contracts, & royalties⁠. In reality, steps can be taken to safeguard work & rights while you’re developing your practice including understanding how your work might be reused, & how royalties are collected.⁠ PICSEL helps - [email protected]

VISUAL ARTISTS! ⁠ ⁠ Reminder that RightShare® is open.⁠ ⁠ You have until 20th Feburary to sumbit your claim for all published works.⁠ ⁠ Need help? Email us!⁠ Not a member and want to know more? Email us! ⁠ [email protected]⁠

What happens when you stop looking at a photograph & start listening? @topfoto.bsky.social inaugural Writer-in-Residence Dr Rommi Smith & composer Christella Litras transform archive images into a powerful sound & live performance exploring Windrush-era narratives. More @picselcollective

“You press the button, we do the rest.”⁠ On @picselcollective 's instagram - the next installement of the Brief History of Photograhy: The Wet Plate Era to Kodak: Making Photography Popular. #PICSEL⁠ #HistoryOfPhotography ⁠ #Kodak⁠ #FrederickScottArcher

CISAC’s Global Collections Report (Nov '25) reported that creators worldwide earned €13.97 billion in royalties in '24 - including the use of works of members represented by PICSEL. The RightShare® 2026 claims window is open. Now is the time to connect your work worldwide collected to royalties.

The RightShare® 2026 claims window is open. We know the process can feel unclear, time-consuming. Paul Seheult, PICSEL’s co-founder & CEO, is offering one-to-one calls to answer questions,whether you’re a member or not. email [email protected]⁠ or schedule a call scheduler.zoom.us/paul-seheult...

Over on instagram @picselcollective - check out out #membermonday with the fabulous #leemillerarchive Also, #copyright expert Florian Koempel discusses whether #AI can legally rely on fair use when training its models.

RightShare® 2026 is now open for claims.⁠ Submit your claim by 20 February 2026 to maximise your share.⁠ If you need support with your claim, email us.⁠ Not a member yet? Email us!⁠ ⁠ [email protected]⁠

Over on our insta @picselcollective we're rounding up our year - we're covering royalty numbers, advocacy & events.

Head to @picselcollective to check our Florian Koempel’s new video on big AI policy updates from the UK government. #UKcopyright #copyrightprogressreport

This month, we welcome #bridgemanimages to Member Monday. They discuss how they support cultural organisations, showcasing a recent Ken Nwadiogbu x Avant Arte collab, their industry awards. Head to @picselcollective for more! #membermonday

Head over to our Instagram page for the second in a short, potted history about the medium we love - photography. @picselcollective #daguerreotype #historyofphotography #Niepce #Talbot #PICSEL

At the ALCS APPG for Media event Dr Clementine Collett presented 'The Impact of Generative AI on the Novel'. The report explores the economic, social, literary & copyright implications of generative AI, highlighting its impact extends beyond copyright. Read more @picselcolllective #ALCS #APPG

PICSEL CEO Paul Seheult attended the quarterly BCC–IPO meeting, discussing copyright policy and international agreements. He shares his views over on our Instagram @picselcollective #britishcopyrightcouncil #IntellectualPropertyOffice #Copyright #PICSEL

The BCC has released new policy note as part of the UK’s ongoing debate on copyright and artificial intelligence - head to @picselcollective on Instagram for more info. #BritishCopyrightCouncil #Copyright #FairDealing #FairUse #CreatorsRights #UKLaw #IntellectualProperty

We love getting feedback - Biddy Hayward, Director @ Arenapal visited us recently: "It is rare to be offered 1-1 support from an expert (...) this level of support from PICSEL is fantastic, & because of that we have benefited from a year on year increase in our applications."

The Anthropic Copyright Settlement has been announced in the US. The case concerns allegations that Anthropic used pirated books to train its AI models. We encourage rightsholders to check if books they are co/ authors of (can inc photographers and illustrators) are eligible.

We’re researching Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems and would love your input. Please let us know which DAM system you use - or, if you don’t use one, why not. This applies whether or not you’re a member.

Head over to our Instagram page for the first in a short, potted history about the medium we love, and a group of visual artists that form the spine of our membership – photography. @picselcollective #cameraobscura #historyofphotography #PICSEL

We’re really proud of how engaged our members are. Members help to ensure creators’ voices are heard where it counts by contributing to working groups, sharing experiences, and guiding PICSEL’s advocacy work. Your voice belongs here. Be part of the community. #PICSEL

Got a question? Curious about anything? Need more information? We’re inviting all our members and followers to submit questions for our Board. Please send us your question by 20 November via DM, comment or email [email protected]

Visit our Instagram feed @picselcollective to read our latest post on AI – we’re looking at the 1960s to the mid-70s. #HistoryofAI #AIEthics #MachineLearning #CreatorsRights

We've looked at how Educators can use content under copyright – now, we look at Students. What are the rules about using copyright content? Yes…if your school or university has a license... and within limits. Head to @picselcollective on Instagram for details. #Copyright

In this month’s Member Monday, we welcome Richard Bryant. The work of the celebrated architectural photographer is discussed, highlighting the technical challenges of the pre-digital era and his work in a historical context. A book about his work is pub. by Lund Humphries.

Can teachers copy copyrighted content? Sometimes, there are rules. Educational use doesn’t erase copyright; it changes how it applies. With secondary licensing, schools can use more materials legally, & creators, inc. PICSEL members get fairly paid. Head to @picselcollective on instagram for more

Thinking of joining? Stewart Mungeam, Image Source Ltd, says about us: “If you’re a photographer, artist, or agency looking for someone who genuinely understands the landscape of collective licensing—and who will make sure you get what you deserve—PICSEL is the team to trust.”

PICSEL’s CEO, Paul Seheult, attended the IFRRO World Congress and General Assembly in Singapore last week. The theme that emerged from the conference was the diversity of IFRRO and its desire to work together to sustain the industry. Continued...

The roots of AI stretch back further than you might think. The 1940s and 1950s were a period of speculation, experimentation, & the first real attempts to build “thinking machines.” We start exploring the phenomenon of AI on our Instagram feed - @picselcollective. Head on over! #darmouthworkshop

Head over to our Instagram for the first in our “Observations” series – today, looking at generative AI and copyright law @ picselcollective

We believe real images matter. They tell real stories, hold real moments, and build real trust. The second of TopFoto’s video series “Reality Checked” explores how a prompt can challenge authenticity. Head to @picselcollective to view the video @topfoto.bsky.social #RealityChecked

A few weeks ago, we announced our new venture - PICSEL-id. PICSEL-id is a tool that helps rights holders license their images by securely indexing them in a secure system for licensees to discover. Indexing images is simple, but we wanted to make it even easier.

What a year! Over 60% of our members joined us in person to celebrate a year of growth, innovation & progress. With proxy voting for those unable to attend, that's an amazing 82% of our membership actively engaged in determining the direction of our CMO. (cont.)

PICSEL is proud to work with partners across creators’ rights and advocacy — from The Smart Fund (@fund_smart), SCOOP, & AVLA. Together we champion fair pay, stronger protections & a thriving future for photographers, image-makers & creative professionals. #CreatorsRights

Whilst we recognise the potential of AI to support innovation across the creative sector, it's more important than ever that visual creators are supported through protected rights, recognition and fair pay. #AI #copyright #creatorsrights #paycreators #fairpay