Client Application
the Proposal
We do Interior photography for designers, hotels and short-term rental properties. architectural photography for architects and magazines.
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Client Application
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FAQ’S
BY RESPECTING THESE TERMS, YOU HELP SUPPORT THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S BUSINESS AND PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT IN HIGH-QUALITY IMAGES.
Q: AS A DESIGNER, HOW SHOULD I BE PROACTIVE ABOUT SHARING PROJECT PHOTOS WITH VENDORS OR THIRD PARTIES?
A: PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DESIGNERS HAVE SIMILAR BUSINESS MODELS, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO SHARING PROJECT PHOTOS, MANY DON’T REALIZE HOW IT AFFECTS A PHOTOGRAPHER’S INCOME. JUST LIKE YOUR DESIGN PLANS ARE YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (YOU CAN’T FREELY SHARE THEM WITH ANOTHER DESIGNER), PHOTOS ARE A PHOTOGRAPHER’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. EVEN THOUGH YOU PAID FOR THE PHOTOSHOOT, YOU CAN’T FREELY SHARE THOSE IMAGES WITH VENDORS OR THIRD PARTIES WITHOUT PERMISSION. PHOTOGRAPHERS, LIKE DESIGNERS, RELY ON TWO REVENUE STREAMS: DAY RATES AND LICENSING FEES. SHARING IMAGES WITHOUT PROPER LICENSING IMPACTS THEIR INCOME.
Q: DOESN’T A PHOTO CREDIT COUNT AS COMPENSATION FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER?
A: EXPOSURE DOESN’T PAY THE BILLS. WHILE A PHOTO CREDIT MAY SEEM LIKE A NICE GESTURE, IT DOESN’T GUARANTEE NEW BUSINESS OR INCOME FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER. JUST AS DESIGNERS NEED TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR CREATIVE WORK, PHOTOGRAPHERS ALSO NEED TO BE PAID FOR THEIR HIGH-QUALITY IMAGES. ALWAYS INVOLVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER WHEN THIRD PARTIES WANT TO USE YOUR PROJECT PHOTOS, SO THEY CAN SET CLEAR USAGE TERMS AND ENSURE FAIR COMPENSATION.
Q: WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH BRANDS ASKING TO FEATURE MY DESIGN PHOTOS?
A: BRANDS WANT TO FEATURE YOUR DESIGN PHOTOS TO SHOWCASE THEIR PRODUCTS, WHICH ULTIMATELY BENEFITS THEM. WHILE IT MAY SEEM LIKE EXPOSURE, THEY PROFIT FROM YOUR IMAGES. PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOULD CHARGE A LICENSING FEE FOR THE USE OF THEIR PHOTOS, AS THESE IMAGES ARE VALUABLE ASSETS. ALWAYS LOOP IN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER TO ENSURE THEY’RE COMPENSATED FAIRLY AND PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT'S VALUE.
Q: HOW CAN I ENSURE MY PHOTOGRAPHER IS FAIRLY COMPENSATED WHEN OTHERS WANT TO USE MY PROJECT PHOTOS?
A: SOCIAL MEDIA MOVES QUICKLY, MAKING IT HARD TO TRACK EVERY IMAGE. HOWEVER, YOU CAN LOOP IN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER WHEN VENDORS, BRANDS, OR MAGAZINES WANT TO USE YOUR PHOTOS. THIS ENSURES YOUR INVESTMENT'S VALUE IS PROTECTED AND YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER IS COMPENSATED FAIRLY IF A LICENSING FEE APPLIES. REMEMBER, THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S IMAGES ARE AN ASSET THEY OWN, AND FAIR COMPENSATION IS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THEIR BUSINESS, JUST LIKE ANY OTHER CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL.
Q: WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHERS WITH FAIR COMPENSATION?
A: FAIR COMPENSATION ENSURES A SUSTAINABLE CREATIVE INDUSTRY. SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHERS HELPS CREATE A FAIR MARKETPLACE WHERE THEIR WORK IS RESPECTED AND THEY ARE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR TIME AND EFFORT. LET’S SUPPORT EACH OTHER TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY, FAIR INDUSTRY FOR ALL CREATIVES. PHOTOGRAPHERS, LIKE DESIGNERS, RELY ON MULTIPLE REVENUE STREAMS TO SUSTAIN THEIR BUSINESS, AND WHEN THEIR IMAGES ARE SHARED WITHOUT COMPENSATION, IT AFFECTS THEIR LIVELIHOOD.
Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A "LICENSE" AND "OWNERSHIP" OF THE IMAGES?
A: PURCHASING A PHOTO OR HIRING A PHOTOGRAPHER FOR A SHOOT DOES NOT TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF THE IMAGES TO YOU. THE PHOTOGRAPHER RETAINS COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP OF THE IMAGES, WHICH GIVES THEM THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO CONTROL HOW THE IMAGES ARE USED. WHEN YOU PAY FOR A PHOTOSHOOT, YOU'RE ESSENTIALLY PURCHASING A LICENSE TO USE THE PHOTOS UNDER CERTAIN TERMS.
Q: WHAT RIGHTS ARE INCLUDED WITH MY NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSING FEE?
A: AFTER THE PHOTOSHOOT, YOU’LL RECEIVE THE IMAGES WITH A LICENSE AGREEMENT. IT’S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT YOU DO NOT OWN THE IMAGES. INSTEAD, YOU’RE PURCHASING A LICENSE TO USE THE IMAGES UNDER CERTAIN TERMS, SIMILAR TO HOW YOU PURCHASE ACCESS TO DESIGN SOFTWARE LIKE AUTOCAD BUT DON’T OWN THE SOFTWARE ITSELF. THIS LICENSE WILL HAVE RESTRICTIONS REGARDING WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN’T DO WITH THE IMAGES.
YOUR LICENSE USAGE TYPICALLY INCLUDES:
SOCIAL MEDIA: YOU CAN USE THE PHOTOS ON PLATFORMS LIKE INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, AND PINTEREST FOR NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
WEBSITE USAGE: YOU CAN SHOWCASE YOUR WORK AND DESIGNS ON YOUR WEBSITE.
MARKETING MATERIALS: YOU CAN USE THE IMAGES FOR BROCHURES, FLYERS, EMAIL NEWSLETTERS, AND OTHER MARKETING MATERIALS DIRECTLY RELATED TO YOUR DESIGN SERVICES.
WHAT YOU DON’T HAVE:
YOU DO NOT HAVE FULL OWNERSHIP OR OWN A COPYRIGHT TO THE IMAGES.
YOU CANNOT USE THE IMAGES FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (ADS, MERCHANDISE, ETC.) UNLESS YOU’VE PURCHASED ADDITIONAL RIGHTS FOR THOSE USES.
NOW, HERE’S WHERE COMPLICATIONS CAN ARISE IF YOU’RE UNSURE OF THE TERMS. THE LICENSE YOU PURCHASE TYPICALLY DOES NOT COVER:
VENDOR SHARING: YOU CANNOT SHARE IMAGES WITH OTHER VENDORS, SUPPLIERS, OR COLLABORATORS. IF YOU WANT A VENDOR TO USE THE PHOTOS, YOU NEED TO LOOP IN THE PHOTOGRAPHER TO REQUEST PERMISSION AND WILL NEED TO PAY FOR AN ADDITIONAL VENDOR LICENSE.
THIRD-PARTY USE: IF A MAGAZINE, BLOG, OR BRAND WANTS TO FEATURE YOUR DESIGN, THE PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDS TO BE LOOPED IN. THIS OFTEN REQUIRES A MEDIA LICENSING FEE FOR THEM TO USE THE IMAGES FOR THEIR MARKETING, PRINT PUBLICATION, OR SOCIAL MEDIA.
COMMERCIAL USE: IF YOU OR A THIRD PARTY (LIKE A BRAND) WANT TO USE THE IMAGES FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, SUCH AS ADVERTISEMENTS, SHOPPABLE INSTAGRAM POSTS, OR MERCHANDISE, YOU WILL NEED TO NEGOTIATE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS WITH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER.
RESELLING OR SUB-LICENSING: YOU CAN’T SELL THE IMAGES OR LICENSE THEM TO THIRD PARTIES (LIKE A VENDOR WANTING TO USE THE PHOTO ON THEIR WEBSITE) WITHOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S PERMISSION. YOU WILL NEED TO DISCUSS ANY THIRD-PARTY SUBLICENSING OR RESELLING WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHER DIRECTLY.