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Absolutely. And a loss of reputation. Nobody will work with you or hire you if you do not create original work

I'm a photographer and I would 100% pursue copyright infringement on anyone that used my images without permission.

I don't blame you one bit. I had several of my books completely stolen in all the ways about a year and a half ago. Because I am registered with the Small Business Administration, I was given a team of copyright attorneys :)

I’m so try that happened to you! Theft sucks either material or intellectual property.