Image Licensing & Usage Policy
Photography and all associated images are protected intellectual property under U.S. copyright law. No rights are granted unless explicitly provided in writing.
Unauthorized use is not permitted.
PERMISSION REQUIRED
All use of images requires a written license prior to publication or distribution.
This includes, but is not limited to:
venue, festival, or event promotion
artist, tour, or music marketing
business, brand, or commercial advertising
editorial publication or media use
real estate or property listings
tourism, municipal, or organizational marketing
social media marketing for businesses or organizations
If you are unsure whether your intended use requires a license, assume that it does.
PERSONAL SHARING (LIMITED USE)
Music artists may share images on personal, non-commercial social media accounts only under the following conditions:
No promotional or commercial intent (no ticket sales, tour promotion, merch, or advertising)
Full credit is provided (tag or caption attribution required)
Image content is not significantly altered (no heavy edits, filters, or removal of watermark if present)
All other uses require a license.
COMMERCIAL & PROMOTIONAL USE
Any use intended to promote, sell, or generate revenue requires a license, including:
marketing campaigns (digital or print)
press kits, EPKs, or promotional materials
advertising or sponsored content
merchandise, album artwork, or branding
paid social media or boosted posts
No commercial use is permitted without prior authorization.
LICENSING FEES (STANDARD USE)
Licensing fees vary depending on usage type and scope.
Typical starting rates:
Artist / EPK / Press Use (1 year): from $300 per image
Merchandise / Physical media: from $750 per image
Commercial campaigns: custom quote required
Retroactive use (past use removal): from $500 per image
Continued past use (1 year): from $750 per image
Final pricing is determined based on distribution scale and usage context.
LANDSCAPE & COMMERCIAL IMAGERY
Landscape and commercial photography is available for licensing by:
tourism boards and municipalities
real estate professionals and developers
businesses and marketing agencies
hospitality and travel brands
Licensing is based on usage scope, distribution, and audience reach. All terms are provided after review of the intended use.
Unauthorized commercial use of landscape imagery is subject to retroactive licensing fees.
UNAUTHORIZED USE
If images are used without permission:
Use is considered unauthorized
Retroactive licensing fees will apply
Removal may be required until licensing is secured
Continued use without agreement is not permitted
Most cases are resolved quickly through proper licensing.
HOW TO REQUEST A LICENSE
To request usage rights, include:
specific image(s) or links
intended usage
organization or business name
where the image will appear (web, print, social, etc.)
duration of use
Email: info@chrissidorukmedia.com
Response time: prompt review when complete details are provided
FINAL NOTE
No rights are granted unless explicitly confirmed in writing.
All images remain protected under copyright law.