![the supply of photographs
licensed for specific uses. It is used
instead of hiring a photographer.
Often, they are produced in
studios using a wide variety of
models posing as professionals,
stereotypes, expressing
stereotypical emotions and
[gestures] or involving pets.
(www.wikipedia.com)
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- 2. the supply of photographs licensed for specific uses. It is used instead of hiring a photographer. Often, they are produced in studios using a wide variety of models posing as professionals, stereotypes, expressing stereotypical emotions and [gestures] or involving pets. (www.wikipedia.com) Definition
- 3. Images are submitted to an agency that acts as a go-between (between photographer and purchaser) Some agencies buy the copyrights from the photographer; some agencies take a percentage of the sale or license; and some (few) agencies are non-profit How It Works
- 4. Image pricing depends on the size of audience, the length of time and region the image will be used, the exclusivity of the use, and the photographers reputation Typical earnings for photographers: $1-200 per image licensed The Money
- 5. Getty Images Corbis ShutterStock iStockPhoto Dreamstime Stockxpert Fotolia MorgueFile Agencies: A Sampling
- 6. Check out available images, and add types of images that are not represented Look at sites wish lists as well as their guidelines Start out with a free sharing site, like MorgueFile (www.morguefile.com) Get feedback on your images by seeing how many people download them (for free) Dont expect to make money fastyou will have to fund your own projects for awhile How to Get Started
- 8. You are your own boss Freedom to take any photos, any time, any where, any style Can easily be done on the side or as a hobby The Benefits
- 9. Income fluctuates and is unpredictable You need a strong grasp on copyright and licensing issues The Downside
- 10. (Royalty) Free: a flat fee to use the image multiple times for multiple purposes (with limits) No time limit on when the buyer can use an image The photographer retains exclusive rights to the image Copyright Terms: Royalty Free
- 11. License value is determined by the use of the image The terms of the license are clearly defined and negotiated Provides assurance that an image will not be used by another buyer in a conflicting manner Editorial is a form of rights-managed license when there are no model releases for the subjects; since there are no releases, the images can only be used for noncontroversial news or educational purposes Copyright Terms: Rights Managed
- 12. As far as photography is concerned, public domain is the category for images in which the photographer has clearly forfeited intellectual property rights These images can be used by anyone, anytime, in any way Copyright Terms: Public Domain
- 13. Majority of images that sell contain people You must have model releases for any identifiable people in your images Do not include images of corporate logos or trademarks, and avoid recognizable products Tag your photos carefully Include a short description, including the name of the location if its significant Tips
- 14. Today: Take photos to represent school (as well as anything else you wish). Tomorrow: Create an account on www.morguefile.com or another agency site of your choosing. Upload at least two images from yesterday (you can Photoshop them first). Copy the link to your images on our wikis Stock Photos page (http://semiphoto.wikispaces.com/Stock+Photos). Assignment