License an Image
Interested in licensing one of my photographs? Get an instant estimate below, then reach out for a firm quote. Licensing direct, my rates run about 20% below the major stock agencies.
Pick how you plan to use a single image and see an instant estimate. Send me the details and I confirm the final quote.
An estimate for a single image. Final pricing depends on the exact use. For news and editorial images, I can license a comparable outtake directly, see below.
Commercial and corporate images
The corporate, headshot, and event photography on this site is available to license for commercial, editorial, and print use. Tell me which image you want and how you plan to use it, and I will send terms and pricing.
Editorial and news images
Much of my photojournalism runs through wire agencies such as AFP and Getty, which hold the rights to the frames that were published. But I shoot far more than what runs, and I keep my outtakes. For most news and editorial work I can license a comparable image from the same assignment directly to you.
What licensing costs
Every license is priced by how you use the image, not by file size. Editorial and news use starts at $300 for a single image. Commercial use starts at $700. From there, placement, reach, and how long you need it set the final figure. Here are real example quotes for a single image. The estimator above gives you an exact number in seconds.
| Use | Example scenario | Estimated license |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | Website, local, up to 1 year | $300 |
| Editorial | Website, national, up to 1 year | $480 |
| Editorial | Print, national, up to 1 year | $640 |
| Commercial | Website, national, up to 1 year | $1,120 |
| Commercial | Print, national, up to 1 year | $1,920 |
| Commercial | Broadcast or outdoor, worldwide, up to 1 year | $6,000 |
Perpetual buyouts and multi-market campaigns run higher. An exclusive license, where I agree not to license the image to anyone else, doubles the fee. Every rate is set about 20 percent below the major stock agencies because you license direct.
How to license
Use the estimator above for a ballpark, then reach out through the contact page with the image URL or a screenshot, plus a short note on how you would like to use it: resolution, placement, and how long. I will get back to you with availability and a firm quote.
Licensing is on a per-use basis. I retain copyright on all images unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to license one of your images?
It depends on how you will use it. Editorial and news uses start at $300 for a single image. Commercial uses start higher. Use the estimator on this page for an instant figure based on placement, reach, and duration, then send me the details and I confirm the final quote.
Can I license a photo that was published by AFP or Getty?
The specific frame that ran through a wire agency is licensed through that agency, since they hold those rights. But I keep my outtakes from the same assignments, so in most cases I can license a comparable image directly to you.
What is the difference between editorial and commercial licensing?
Editorial use is news, education, and documentary context, where the image illustrates a story or a fact. Commercial use is marketing, advertising, and promotion, where the image helps sell a product or brand. Commercial licenses cost more because the image is doing commercial work.
How do I license an image?
Use the estimator for a ballpark, then reach out through the contact page with the image URL or a screenshot and a short note on how you plan to use it. I will confirm availability and send the final terms.
Do you offer exclusive licenses?
Yes. An exclusive license means I will not license that image to anyone else for the agreed use and term. Exclusivity roughly doubles the fee. Most clients do fine with a standard non-exclusive license.