Image Licensing

Alan Young Photography
Last updated: 7 January 2026

Introduction

This page outlines licensing terms for the use of images by Alan Young Photography in editorial, commercial, and digital projects.

All images on this website are protected by copyright and may not be used, reproduced, or distributed without permission. This page outlines the available licensing options for personal, editorial, and commercial use, providing clear guidance for individuals, publishers, and organisations.

Each licence type explains how an image may be used, along with any restrictions or crediting requirements. If you wish to license an image or require a quotation for a specific use, please use the enquiry form and include as much detail as possible.

Personal Use

Personal-use licences are intended for private display and non-commercial enjoyment. These licences allow an image to be used in a personal setting without redistribution or publication.

A personal-use licence allows you to:

Display the image in your home or personal space
Use the image as a desktop or device wallpaper
Produce personal prints for non-commercial enjoyment

Personal-use licences do not permit sharing, redistribution, resale, publication, or any use that could be considered commercial or promotional. The intention is to allow private enjoyment of an image while retaining full protection of the work.

Editorial Use

Editorial licences allow images to be used in factual, educational, or documentary contexts where the purpose is to inform rather than promote.

Editorial usage includes:

Newspapers
Magazines
Online articles and blogs
Educational materials
Documentary or journalistic content

Editorial use must not imply endorsement. Where required, appropriate credit must be included. When making an enquiry, please provide details of the publication type, circulation, context, and intended placement so that an accurate licence and quotation can be prepared.

Commercial Use

Commercial licensing applies to any use that promotes, advertises, or supports a business, product, or service.

This includes:

Advertising and marketing materials
Promotional campaigns
Product packaging and merchandising
Brand communications
Commercial websites and social media content
Paid sponsorships or collaborations

Commercial licences vary based on usage, territory, duration, exclusivity, and distribution. Fees and usage rights are quoted individually to ensure they reflect the scope of the intended project.

Social Media Use

Images must not be reposted or reproduced on social media without a licence. Where social media use is permitted, images must be shared as supplied and must not be altered, edited, or cropped unless agreed in writing.

When requesting permission, please include the intended platforms and estimated reach.

Copyright

Unless stated otherwise, all images remain the property of Alan Young Photography. Purchasing a print or licence does not transfer ownership or copyright. All copyright, moral rights, and licensing rights are fully retained.

Prohibited Use

The following uses are not permitted:

Use in defamatory, offensive, or illegal content
Use in AI datasets or training systems
Use in NFTs or blockchain-related products
Use in image libraries or stock collections
Use that misrepresents the work, alters its meaning, or presents it in an inappropriate context

If you are unsure whether your intended use falls within a prohibited category, please request clarification before proceeding.

How to Request a Licence

When making an enquiry, please include:

The image title or a direct URL link
Intended usage category (personal, editorial, or commercial)
Description of placement and context
Distribution or circulation details, where relevant
Platforms, territories, and duration of use
Deadlines or publication dates

A tailored quotation will then be prepared based on your requirements.

Download this policy as a PDF

Image Licensing Enquiry