FAQ - Adam Pendleton Photography

Copyright

Who owns the rights to the photos after a shoot?

As the creator of the images, I retain full copyright on all my photographs. You’ll be receiving a license that details the many ways you’ll be able to use the photos you’ve selected. This is standard practice in my field. In fact, you’re probably already very accustomed to this sort of licensing model. For example, when you order a song through Apple Music or Spotify, you don’t actually own the song, you own a license to listen to that song on any of your personal devices whenever you’d like.

What’s included in my license?

My standard license, which is built into my fee, includes ‘in perpetuity’ usage with every photo – i.e., the license will never expire. Your license entitles you to use the photos in many ways, including within your business’s commercial website, in-house electronic publishing, contest entry submissions, digital display including keynote and PowerPoint presentations, as well as many other promotional vehicles, such as brochures, local magazines, billboards, prints, posters, flyers and video.

Can I post the photos on social media?

Absolutely! Usage on social media is also included within your license. Please be sure to tag me, though, at: @adamjpendleton

What’s not included in my license?

Additional usage beyond what’s mentioned above, may require additional licenses (e.g., using one or more photos when promoting your business in a national or international magazine). Fees for additional usage will be determined via a standard “calculator” commonly used in commercial photography.

Does my license permit me to share the photos with others?

While your license specifies the many different ways you’ll be able to use the photos, sharing them with others is not one of them. Other parties can use the photos as long as they have proper licenses from myself. If other parties would like to license the final photos, then they have a couple of options. The first and best option is to enter the cost-sharing agreement in advance of the shoot, as this will give all parties an opportunity for significant discounts. They also have the option to license individual photos directly through me, after the shoot. However, this per photo fee is available only at a significantly higher fee. This is done to protect the investment made by parties agreeing to accepting all photos as part of cost-sharing.

Copyright

Who owns the rights to the photos after a shoot?

What’s included in my license?

Can I post the photos on social media?

What’s not included in my license?

Does my license permit me to share the photos with others?

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