I woke up this morning to read on my flickr mail that a company, Brains On Fire, wants to use my image in a branding effort (no idea what that is) for a national morgage company in the US. They offered me $350.00 for 5 years unlimited usage rights. Is this a fair offer? I have no experience with this. The photo they want is linked below.
I don't have a clue but, to me, that sounds low for the amount of use they might get out of it. I guess the keyword is "might"? Hopefully some of the wiser and more experienced minds will share their advice.
No, it's way too low, ask them for more details - do they want exclusivity? Do you have model releases for these two people - essential if this image is to be used commercially.
I often charge $250-500 for one-time use or $500+ for short-term use (less than 6 months).
The first rule of negotiating is "Never take their first offer". Otherwise it is not a negotiation--they are calling the shots, which is not what you work hard for.
For example, if you want $1000, then ask for something higher and then go down from there.
Also, have a good license agreement that spells everything out.
In my agreement contract, I include that they have to send me a sample of their final product (brochure, poster, etc.) If it is for a web site, they must supply me a URL. If the site is private, they must either provide access for me or screenshot it and send it to me.
Look at her, no makeup, hair is clean but not done up. This is a long time girl friend, most likely a wife. I have seen this look as my father went out to sea, this is not hello, this soldier is headed out..
There is no way a wife would ever show that type of affection to her husband, It's gotta be his girlfriend, and he's telling her he has to go but the truth is he just found someone new.
I woke up this morning to read on my flickr mail that a company, Brains On Fire, wants to use my image in a branding effort (no idea what that is) for a national morgage company in the US. They offered me $350.00 for 5 years unlimited usage rights. Is this a fair offer? I have no experience with this. The photo they want is linked below.
A photo is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. If this is your only customer and they're only willing to pay $350, than they made you a fair offer. You can always ask for (or even demand) more, but don't be surprised if they decline and go somewhere else. What is the photo worth to you? Can you sell it to someone else for more?
The image of mine that Avanti Press wanted exclusive rights to for 5 years was $750. That was for use on cards only. Then they decided they wanted to use it for stationary and whatever else they make and put images on so the price went up to a final offer of $2500 for the 5 years. I think the mortgage company should at least be offering you $750-$900.
Congrats on having an image they want to use. I know or me I was in elated!
There is no way a wife would ever show that type of affection to her husband, It's gotta be his girlfriend, and he's telling her he has to go but the truth is he just found someone new.
You'd be surprised. I assume you've never been to a military reunion cerimony before. Especially when they've been gone for almost 1 1/2 years.
Without being legal I wouldn't feel comfortable selling the image.
Now here is a question for some of you out there with much more knowledge then I. How can an image of someone legally be used without having a release form for commercial purposes? Take as an example the photo of the Afgan girl with the light colored eyes. I'm sure alot of you know the photo I am talking about. I have seen this shot as well as many others where I doubt the photographer got any type of signature to use the photo in commercial use. Where can I research the legalities of using images taken at public events? I am the photographer at a UFC style cage fights here where I live. I have in my agreement, signed by the promoters of the event, that I have full rights to use the photos in any matter I desire. Does this give me rights to sell shots of the fighters and the crowd legally or would I still need individual release forms?
If any person is recognizable you will always need a release for commercial use. You can still sell prints or exhibit them or use them for your self-promotion, but you can't sell usage rights to any person or company except for editorial use.
Without being legal I wouldn't feel comfortable selling the image.
Now here is a question for some of you out there with much more knowledge then I. How can an image of someone legally be used without having a release form for commercial purposes? Take as an example the photo of the Afgan girl with the light colored eyes. I'm sure alot of you know the photo I am talking about. I have seen this shot as well as many others where I doubt the photographer got any type of signature to use the photo in commercial use. Where can I research the legalities of using images taken at public events? I am the photographer at a UFC style cage fights here where I live. I have in my agreement, signed by the promoters of the event, that I have full rights to use the photos in any matter I desire. Does this give me rights to sell shots of the fighters and the crowd legally or would I still need individual release forms?
I thought this was taken by a National Geographic photographer. It was use as news and doesn't need a photo release. If some make-up company wanted to use this picture with the caption, "she need our make-up" to advertise their fall line of products, they would have to get her permission. If the photographer wanted to sell pictures of her as art for $40,000 that's still possible.
Of course, my advise is just like any advice you get for free (you get what you pay for). Or check out Photographer's Rights
