Stock Photography Licensing and Prints FAQ

Most of the images on this site are available to purchase as prints, or to license and download for personal or commercial use.

Purchases can be made directly online by clicking the Add to Cart button located just above images in our on-line archive.

Shopping via this website is secure. Your private information is protected and is only used for the purpose of processing your purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I license an image?

To license an image, follow the link to an image and click on the Add to Cart button just above the image. Under the Downloads tab, select the license best suited to your use of the image and you will be provided with pricing. From here you can add the image to your cart. Once the terms are agreed to and the fee is paid, the image will be made available for download.

What format and resolution will I get?

The images on this site are compressed to optimize site performance. When an image is purchased, hi-res JPEG files with an Adobe RGB1998 colour profile are delivered by default. Other formats (e.g tiff ) and colour profiles (e.g sRGB), can be provided on request.

Can I get a sample of a hi-res file?

We are happy to supply a hi-resolution sample if you want to verify image quality before purchasing a license. Simply contact us directly and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

What kind of licensing schemes do you offer for your images?

Currently we offer personal use licenses, and commercial use Royalty Free (RF) or Rights Managed (RM) licenses for photographs.

Personal Use licenses are appropriate for images uses which may include, but are not limited to, at-home printing, screensaver slideshows, wedding announcements, online personal profiles, etc. A Personal Use license prohibits you from using the image for anything but strictly personal or limited educational use (e.g. school projects or single-classroom education).

A Rights Managed license means that an image is priced and purchased for a specific explicit purpose for a set period of time. For example, licensing an image for editorial publication at 1/2 page size on an inside page of a U.S. national magazine with a circulation of 100,000 is considered a specific purpose. An appropriate Rights Managed fee will be determined based on that usage.

A Royalty Free license allows commercial use of the image, and is priced based on the size of the image requested. It has not time limit for use.

What are the terms and conditions associated with licensing an image?

Use the links below to learn more about the terms and conditions for each licence type:-

Please note that licensing of an image does not transfer the copyright to you. By licensing an image, you are also solely responsible for liability of use. Some uses may require a model or property release. Please ensure that the photo is suitable for your use before licensing.

What is Photoshelter?

PhotoShelter is an online service which I use to archive, show and sell my photographs online.

Why do I have to create and account for PhotoShelter to make a purchase?

To purchase an image or print online, you must first create a free PhotoShelter account. This ensures that I am aware of who is trying to license an image, and that the buyer is a legitimate person. It also makes sure that your private information is kept private and secure. Registering is free and simple, and allows you to set up and maintain personal lightboxes, access special password-protected galleries, buy prints and license images.

Forgot your password?

Go to the Recover your Password screen. Fill in your registered email address and click the Send Email button. A new password will be sent to you via email.

What form of payment do you accept?

Payment for licensing an image or buying a print can be made by credit card or PayPal account. When you select the Checkout button, you will be taken to the PayPal website to complete payment for the purchase. Please note a PayPal account is not required for credit card transactions.

What’s a lightbox?

A lightbox allows you to store images that you want to keep track of in a personalized area. You can add any image to your lightbox, regardless of whether it has been priced for sale. You can also make comments in your lightbox, if for example you are researching images for a project.

You can share the lightbox with other users by providing an e-mail address. Lightboxes are a great way to collaborate with others when discussing a set of images. You must create a free account to save your lightbox.

Click on the Lightbox link at the top of any page to manage your lightbox.

Visit the lightbox help page for more details

I have received a gallery invite, what do I do?

If you haven’t registered yet, you’ll first need to create a free account via this site. Go to Client Area > Login. Once the account is created, go to Client Area > My Gallery Invitations and click on the gallery.

Image search

Looking for something specific? Our advanced image search page features comprehensive image search options, that can help you look for the image you want. It allows you to search our image archive based on criteria like keywords, country, region, city, orientation, date and pricing type.

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Contact us

Not finding what you’re looking for? Preferring personal contact? Do you require assistance with the process of buying online? Please do not hesitate to contact us directly and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!