Photography Licensing

• When can i use editorial images and when do i need to buy a royalty free licence

  

  May 8, 2011 21:56

  The Editorial license seems to live under a cloud of confusion, but it is really, really easy to understand parameters of its use. Editorial images can not be used for any commercial use. Royalty Free stock photos can be used for commercial purposes, but not on resale/retail items. How editorial images... read more →

   

• Can I Use an Image to Create an Illustration or Vector Out of It?

  

  May 8, 2011 19:52

  Technology today allows us to do far more with licensed digital images than just using them exactly as they are purchased. In fact, chances are that you will want to alter your purchases in one way or another, whether it be by cropping, color adjustments, image size or any of the other millions of ways... read more →

   

• Do we have to buy a new licence each time we use a photo?

  

  Apr 27, 2011 17:38

  When purchasing a license for an image, it is important to understand the licenses and your rights. The rights can change from license to license, as well as from one stock agency to another. Understanding the difference before starting your search will ensure that you start off your project with the... read more →

   

• What are editorial images licences?

  

  Apr 18, 2011 23:17

  An editorial image license for stock photos enables the buyer to use the stock photos for non- commercial purposes only. A photo that holds only an editorial license will be hightlighted by the stock agency. An editorial license on a a stock photo indicates that the photo shows a brand of a product,... read more →

   

• Do i need to write a caption below a image i use on my website

  

  Apr 18, 2011 23:06

  When you purchase a Royalty free stock photo from a stock photography agency, photo credits are not legally required but it is a courteous thing to do. Editorial licensed photos do require credit. By crediting the photo, you are recognizing the photographer and the stock agency either at the bottom... read more →

   

• How can i protect images which i have bought from stock agencies?

  

  Apr 15, 2011 23:27

  If you are looking for copyright protection for the images that you have bought from a stock photo agency, the protection has to be decided at the moment that you purchase the image. All stock photos have Royalty free copyright protection Many different licenses can be bought and the type of license... read more →

   

• Can i use photos in a website theme i have created?

  

  Apr 15, 2011 21:37

  You can use stock photos in a theme you have created as long as you are not selling the theme to other users.  Themes are created by web developers for templates on wordpress, blogger, tumblr or godaddy for free or for purchase.  If your theme is for re-sale you need to buy extended rights to the stock... read more →

   

• How can i use a photo i bought from a agency?

  

  Apr 15, 2011 21:01

  If you have just purchased a photo from a stock photography agency, read their individual agency agreements before you use the image.  Royalty free copyright agreements are all pretty similar, but stock photography agency agreements can differ.  The differences generally are in the number of copies... read more →

   

• Do i buy a copyright of a stock photo or how do that work?

  

  Apr 14, 2011 21:50

  If you are a new user of stock photography agencies and the images sold on these sites, a few basic lessons are helpful to ensure you use the photos that you bought correctly.  Stock photography agencies are a great way to get quality images fast and cheap but there are some basic licensing issues that... read more →

   

• What licence of a stock photo to use for iPhone and iPad Apps?

  

  Apr 14, 2011 21:19

  Current licensing agreements on all the stock photography agencies are unclear as to what licensing is required for iPhone, iPad and Android apps.  There is no specific licensing section for this new digital media. Stock photography forums and design employees debate this question constantly as the... read more →

   

• Can my colleague use the stock photo i bought?

  

  Apr 11, 2011 22:47

  Royalty free stock photos purchased under a company membership can be used by a colleague of the same company if the photo is for the same client .  The key terms are same company, same client and royalty free.  Royalty free photos can be purchased and used for multiple marketing and image needs in... read more →

   

• Where to find photos for a book cover?

  

  Apr 11, 2011 21:46

  The best place to find photos for your book cover is through a stock photography agency.  Royalty Free images can be used for ebooks and paper books covers .  The image used on your book cover could make or break the sales success.  Cover design is a very important part of your books success, so securing... read more →

   

• Can i use a bought stock photo in my whole company?

  

  Apr 11, 2011 21:40

  When a stock photo is bought under a company account, all company employees have rights to use the stock photo for the purpose the stock photo was purchased.  For an example, if a company has a design team of 10 people, and the current marketing campaign is using an image for the brochure, posters and... read more →

   

• Do i need the permission of the photographer to use his photo on my website?

  

  Apr 11, 2011 21:17

  When using a stock photo from a stock photography agency, permission directly from the photographer is not required.  The stock photography agency obtains the legal agreement  from the photographer . A stock photography agency does all the permission work The role of the stock photography agency is... read more →

   

• Can i use a photo i bought for me also for my clients website?

  

  Apr 10, 2011 23:01

  Any stock photo, no matter what license it holds, cannot be used for two competing projects.  Royalty free stock photo agreements state very clearly that a stock photo can be used in multiple formats in one project, but the same photo cannot be use for multiple projects owned by different people. How... read more →

   

• Where can i find vectors to print on t-shirts?

  

  Apr 7, 2011 22:50

  With most stock photo agencies now offering a library of vector images, the possibilities are endless as far as what you could do with the image if the right license is available. If you are looking to print some t-shirts, you will need to review the licenses before you purchase to ensure that you can... read more →