: If a brand wants to "verify" or use your photo, they will typically reach out via a comment or DM asking for permission. Replying with a specific hashtag (e.g., #YESUO ) often acts as a digital signature giving them legal rights to the image. Content Standards for Brand Verification

To achieve "verified" status, a user typically undergoes a multi-step digital check:

When a couple looks for a wedding photographer, or a brand looks for a product shooter, they are often met with hundreds of portfolios. Many look professional on the surface, but issues regarding reliability, copyright, editing consistency, and business ethics often don't surface until it is too late.