Frequently Asked Questions
For Customers/Clients
If this is the first time you've visited our site and would like to register so that you may create lightboxes, download high res images, or send a research request via the web, please register with us. Complete the quick online registration form and you're ready to go!
If you are a returning client, please sign in.
E-mail us. Include your original user name and the name change or password replacement.
The first time you enter the new website, you will need to contact us for downloading images. You can call 800-860-2098 or E-mail Us. It only takes a minute to activate your account, and you'll only need to contact us one time.
PhotoEdit licenses rights-managed images, and our licensing fees typically start at around $200 per image. There are many factors that determine pricing. These often include: image size, image placement, print run, distribution, electronic rights, etc. If you would like to obtain specific pricing information for your project, please call 800-860-2098 or e-mail accounting@PhotoEditInc.com.
We offer special pricing for non-profit organizations, as well.
If you would like us to digitally manipulate an image for you, the cost is $25. We have a team of digital imaging experts who are ready to make the perfect image for your project.
Also, if you think you'll be using PhotoEdit imagery for several projects (and we hope you do!), we are happy to set up a pricing agreement with you tailored specifically to your picture buying needs. The agreement often allows you to roll together a package of rights for a reduced rate. If you're interested, just mention it when you contact us.
As soon as you download an image, we receive a notification, and we'll then send you an invoice. You will also have the option to be invoiced at a later time.
This image is not yet available for immediate downloading from the website, but it will be soon. In the mean time, please E-mail us or call us with the ID number of the image you would like, and we'll get the hi-res to you ASAP.
Our image id system is set up as follows.
Example: SEN165DYW013 001
SEN is the category
165 is the subcategory
DYW is our photographers initials (in the case of 2 initials, add a space: CHI631MN 009 001)
013 is the set of images
001 is the frame in that set
You must remove all underscores when you enter an ID number in order for the image to appear.
PhotoEdit licenses strictly Right's Managed (RM) images. When you purchase an image from us, you do not own it; you are buying a license to use a copyrighted image that still belongs to the photographer.
Licensing RM images offers you and your clients more chance to illustrate your idea with an image not widely seen. An RM image cannot be used over and over without limits. When you purchase a license to an RM image, the license limits your use to a specific project, size, distribution, medium, and timeframe and price varies with these factors. To reuse the photo later on or for additional uses, you need to re-license it.
You may not use any PhotoEdit image, whether model released or not model released, in any pornographic, defamatory, or libelous manner. You may not use any image as a trademark or logo. You may not use any image in a manner that depicts or identifies the people shown in it in connection with sensitive subject matter (AIDS, abortion, sex, promiscuity, mental or physical ailments, illegal drugs, tobacco or firearms) unless that subject is already the content of the image. You may not use our images in a manner that is unlawful or misleading. And you may not resell our image to a party not identified in our original license to you.
Model Releases
PhotoEdit clearly marks an image as model released when the photographer supplies us with model release information. We can request a copy of the release from the photographer if you require it. If an image is not marked model released, you may not assume there are any releases for any and all of the people shown in the image. Because many of our images are not model-released, you must pay particular attention to all the restrictions listed in this document.
If an image you select is not model released, we suggest you use it for editorial purposes only.
If PhotoEdit erroneously asserts the existence, scope, or validity of a release you agree to indemnify PhotoEdit against any claim.
Use Restrictions
User may not make or permit any alterations, including and without limitation additions, subtractions or adaptations, to any Image, except that cropping, and alterations of contrast, brightness and color balance, consistent with reproduction needs, may be made. No Image may be used in any way that is defamatory, violates the rights of third parties (including such third parties' rights of copyright, privacy, publicity, or other tangible or intangible property), or is otherwise illegal or obscene. In addition, user may not conjoin an Image with any other material that may result in damage to the reputation of the Image Rights holder.
For Photographers
Photographers are paid every 2 weeks. Payments will be made on the basis of actual monies received by PhotoEdit as a result of invoices charged to its clients. No payments shall be made on invoices still unpaid to PhotoEdit by clients.
Payments can be received via direct deposit or by a mailed check; it's your choice. If you would like to set up direct deposit, please contact Sharikia Martin for more details.
Along with payment, every 2 weeks you will also receive a mailed statement setting forth the licensing of images by the agency.
Please always strive to obtain model releases whenever possible. Click here for a sample model release that you can use as is or modify as necessary.
You do. Individual photographers retain ownership rights to all images licensed through PhotoEdit.