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LICENSING FAQs

  • 1. WHO OWNS THE COPYRIGHT?
  • 2. HOW DO I LICENCE A PHOTOGRAPH?
  • 3. CAN MEDIA ORGANISATIONS USE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS?
  • 4. CAN FEATURED TALENT REPOST YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS?
  • 5. CAN PROMOTERS USE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR ADVERTISING?
  • 6. CAN I USE A PHOTOGRAPH ON MY BUSINESS WEBSITE?
  • 7. CAN I USE A PHOTOGRAPH ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
  • 8. CAN I DOWNLOAD YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR PERSONAL USE?
  • 9. CAN I EDIT OR CROP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS?
  • 10. DO YOU SELL PRINTS?
  • 11. ARE YOU AVAILABLE FOR COMMISSIONED WORK AND ASSIGNMENTS?
  • 12. DO GETTY IMAGES OR OTHER THIRD-PARTY LICENCES APPLY HERE?
  • 13. WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE USES A PHOTOGRAPH WITHOUT PERMISSION?

1. WHO OWNS THE COPYRIGHT?

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all photographs displayed on this website remain the copyright of AYUSH KUMAR and/or respective THIRD-PARTY PARTNERS.

Purchasing a licence or receiving photographs from an assignment does not automatically transfer copyright ownership.

2. HOW DO I LICENCE A PHOTOGRAPH?

Simply get in touch via the CONTACT with:

  • the image(s) you wish to use;
  • your organisation or publication;
  • intended use;
  • where it will appear (including relevant links);
  • whether the use is editorial or commercial;
  • expected duration of use.

A suitable licence can then be discussed.

3. CAN MEDIA ORGANISATIONS USE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS?

Yes.

Editorial licensing is available for newspapers, magazines, broadcasters, online publications and other recognised media organisations, subject to an appropriate licence agreement.

4. CAN FEATURED TALENT REPOST YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS?

Artists, performers, athletes and public figures, featured in my work, who wish to repost photographs should contact me first.

Permission is often available, but I appreciate being asked beforehand to avoid any misunderstandings, misuse or infringements.

Where permission is granted, appropriate photographer credit is required to accompany published images.

5. CAN PROMOTERS USE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR ADVERTISING?

Not without written permission from MYSELF.

Advertising and promotional use generally requires a commercial licence and relevant fees will apply.

6. CAN I USE A PHOTOGRAPH ON MY BUSINESS WEBSITE?

Business use is considered commercial use and requires prior written permission from MYSELF.

7. CAN I USE A PHOTOGRAPH ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

Only if written permission has been granted from MYSELF.

Sharing a direct link to this website is always encouraged.

8. CAN I DOWNLOAD YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR PERSONAL USE?

No.

Downloading, saving or redistributing photographs in any manner is not permitted without written permission from MYSELF.

9. CAN I EDIT OR CROP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS?

No.

Images may not be altered, cropped or manipulated in any manner is not permitted without written permission from MYSELF.

10. DO YOU SELL PRINTS?

Selected photographs may be available as fine art prints.

If there is a particular image you are interested in, please contact me directly.

11. ARE YOU AVAILABLE FOR COMMISSIONED WORK AND ASSIGNMENTS?

Yes.

I am available for commissions and assignments world-wide subject to availability, across the following areas of work, including but not limited to:

  • Sports
  • Music
  • Live Events
  • Editorial
  • Commercial
  • Corporate
  • Portraits
  • Documentary

Please Get in Touch to discuss your project.

12. DO GETTY IMAGES OR OTHER THIRD-PARTY LICENCES APPLY HERE?

Some photographs may also be available through respective THIRD-PARTY PARTNERS.

Licensing through an agency is governed by that agency’s licensing terms.

Photographs displayed on this website remain subject to their respective THIRD-PARTY PARTNER copyright/ownership arrangements.

13. WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE USES A PHOTOGRAPH WITHOUT PERMISSION?

Unauthorised use constitutes copyright infringement.

Where appropriate, I reserve the right to seek removal of the image, request retrospective licensing fees or pursue other legal remedies available under applicable law.

If you become aware of unauthorised use of a photograph displayed on this website, please contact me with as much information as possible, including links or screenshots where available.

CAN'T FIND THE ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION?

I am always happy to discuss licensing, commissions, editorial assignments or any other photography-related enquiries. 

Please feel free to get in touch with me directly using the button below: 

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Certain photographs are also subject to additional ownership, copyrights, contractual obligations, licensing arrangements or usage restrictions held by THIRD-PARTY PARTNERS.
Any unauthorised and/or unlicensed use is STRICTLY prohibited.

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