Ever wonder what an image license through me actually covers? Let’s clear that up! 👇
When you book a shoot with me, your images come with a license to use them for:
✨ Your socials (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn — post away!)
✨ Your website and EDMs (email promos, newsletters, etc.)
✨ Ads — online and in print
✨ Your own business materials like brochures, business cards, flyers, etc.
But there are a few places where we’ll need to talk about licensing upgrades:
🚫 Billboards, bus stop ads, or any big outdoor advertising — these need a separate license.
🚫 High-traffic commercial websites (think eCommerce giants, corporate sites with large audience reach) — these require additional licensing fees to cover the extended usage.
🚫 If a third party (someone who isn’t you!) wants to use the images, they’ll need my OK and may need to pay a licensing fee.
🚫 PR in large printed publications — I need to authorise these, especially with national media, as they’re in a position to pay licensing fees to photographers.
✅ Small local publications or digital media — no stress! I know they often don’t have budgets for images, but I do ask for a quick authorisation first.
Bottom line: If you’re planning to use the images in a bigger way, licensing is always up for a chat — with an extra fee depending on usage. Transparency = no surprises! 😉
Email me if you want to know how this applies to your shoot. ✉️
Candice Epthorp Photography
By booking a photoshoot, purchasing, or downloading images from Candice Epthorp Photography (“Photographer”), you agree to the following terms and conditions. These terms apply to both private clients and commercial businesses.
You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use purchased images for personal use only.
Permitted Uses: personal prints, social media profiles, personal websites, gifts, and home display.
You may not resell, sublicense, distribute, or use images for any commercial gain.
Image credits or tagging the photographer is appreciated when posting online.
A commercial license grants you rights to use images for marketing, advertising, websites, social media, editorial, or print media related to your business.
Commercial use for small businesses is included in advertised hourly rates, this covers social media, websites, blogs and local advertising.
Images may not be resold or sublicensed to third parties.
Commercial licensing fees vary depending on usage scope and must be agreed upon prior to use. See COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY RATES
Credit to "Candice Epthorp Photography" is required for editorial use unless otherwise agreed in writing.
All images remain the intellectual property of Candice Epthorp Photography.
Purchasing a license does not transfer copyright ownership.
Unauthorised reproduction or distribution is strictly prohibited.
Clients must obtain necessary permissions for photography at chosen locations.
For commercial use, clients must ensure any individuals featured in images have signed model releases if required.
The Photographer retains the right to use images for portfolio, marketing, social media, and competition submissions unless a written exclusivity agreement is made.
The Photographer reserves the right to decline projects or revoke licenses if terms are breached.
Full payment is required prior to the release of high-resolution images.
Commercial usage may incur additional licensing fees depending on usage type and distribution reach.
Image delivery is typically within 14 business days unless otherwise arranged.
Candice Epthorp Photography is not liable for any misuse of images by clients.
Clients agree to indemnify and hold harmless Candice Epthorp Photography against any claims or legal action resulting from unauthorised use or distribution.
Terms may be updated periodically. Continued use of images after changes constitutes acceptance of updated terms.