Photo/Image License

A Photo/Image License Agreement grants permission to use photographs or images owned by the photographer or image creator. The license specifies how images can be used (editorial, commercial, advertising), size and placement restrictions, duration, territory, and whether the license is exclusive or non-exclusive. The agreement addresses: credit requirements (how photographer is attributed), moral rights (protecting against distortion of the work), model releases (if people are recognizable), and restrictions on objectionable uses. Image licenses can be royalty-free (one-time payment for multiple uses within scope) or rights-managed (priced based on specific use). The license typically prohibits redistribution, resale, or use in ways that compete with the licensor. Stock photography agencies manage large libraries of licensed images, while custom photography often involves work-for-hire or exclusive licensing arrangements. Clear licensing prevents copyright infringement claims and ensures proper use of visual content.