Under the CDPA 1988, copyright in photography is a property right which subsists in an artistic work created by  the photographer in exercising  substantial skill, labour, and judgment in producing a work of originality. 

Consequently, copyright in photography grants the creator of a photograph the exclusive control over its use and distribution; and through legal and other technical means, photographers can  protect their work from unauthorised use ensuring they receive credit and compensation for their works.

This is a good basic definition.  However, artificial intelligence is disrupting our understanding of copyright and the debate is ongoing.  I will be highlighting the issues involved in future blogs.