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Privacy, Ethics & Image Use Policy

Arena-Studios NYC

At Arena-Studios NYC, our work is rooted in a journalistic approach, fine-art sensibility, and a deep respect for people, cultures, and environments. We are committed to ethical storytelling, transparency, and responsible image-making across all projects.

Our Ethical & Journalistic Standards

We operate under principles aligned with traditional journalistic ethics and documentary practice. This means:

  • We capture real moments with honesty and integrity

  • We do not stage, manipulate, or misrepresent people, places, or cultural traditions

  • We approach every subject with dignity, sensitivity, and respect

  • We prioritize consent, context, and accuracy in visual storytelling

Our work often documents local cultures, traditions, and everyday life. We believe these stories should be preserved thoughtfully, never exploited or sensationalized.

Privacy & Respect for Subjects

Arena-Studios NYC takes privacy seriously.

  • Individuals photographed in public or semi-public settings are captured respectfully and without misrepresentation

  • When working in private spaces, commercial properties, or with identifiable individuals, permissions and agreements are obtained when required

  • We do not publish images intended to embarrass, harm, or mislead the subject

  • Cultural and community moments are documented with care, honoring their authenticity and significance

If you believe an image featuring you has been published in error or raises a privacy concern, we welcome respectful communication and will review the request promptly.

Image Ownership & Copyright

All images, videos, and creative content displayed on this website are the intellectual property of Arena-Studios NYCand/or its founders, unless otherwise credited.

  • Images may not be copied, downloaded, altered, or redistributed without written permission

  • Unauthorized commercial or editorial use is strictly prohibited

  • Licensing is available upon request for approved uses

Our work exists at the intersection of journalism, fine art, and commercial photography, and is protected accordingly.

Use of Images Across Platforms

Images published on our website, social media, or portfolio platforms are shared:

  • For editorial, artistic, and professional showcase purposes

  • To represent our photographic style, approach, and body of work

  • With consideration for the subjects, communities, and locations depicted

We do not sell images of individuals or communities in ways that conflict with ethical storytelling or journalistic values.

Cultural Responsibility

When documenting local cultures and traditions, especially while traveling internationally, Arena-Studios NYC adheres to a responsibility-first approach:

  • Cultural moments are photographed with context and intention

  • We avoid stereotypes, clichés, or extractive storytelling

  • Our goal is preservation, appreciation, and understanding, not performance

These images are treated as visual records and fine-art documentation, not commodities.

Website Data & Visitor Privacy

Our website may collect limited, non-sensitive data (such as contact form submissions or basic analytics) solely for communication and operational purposes.

  • We do not sell or share personal data with third parties

  • Any information submitted via inquiry forms is kept confidential

  • Data is used only to respond to requests or manage client relationships

Contact & Concerns

If you have questions about this policy, image usage, or ethical practices, please contact us directly: