I like your photos, can I use them?

That all depends on what you want to use it for... see below.

I like your photos, where can I buy them?

Thanks for asking. Currently some of my work is available on iStockphoto.com. My username is ispn. Work that is not on iStock (and that’s quite a bit) is available via enquiry only at the moment. I’m working on a print service for the future.

I like your photos but I can’t afford to pay for them...

Depending on what you want to use it for I might be feeling extra kind... Send me a message we can talk. Worst I can say is no. Which brings us to...

I like your photos, I’m using them without permission, that’s cool right?

No, it’s not. The photography on this site is not free. It’s copyright. All rights reserved. Depending on your usage I may have on problem giving you permission assuming I’m properly credited, but you have to ask first. This is not a free stock or gallery site. Those sites are great resources and I highly recommend them. sxc.hu is a great example.

If you are using my work without permission I might get grumpy. If I get grumpy I’m liable to do things which will make you grumpy. Then there are two grumpy people. Grumpy people do not make the world go round. If the world stops going around we have a serious problem... You’ll be freezing your ass off as the world literally comes to an end. You don’t want that do you?

Additionally you will have to deal with lawyers and that's right up there with paper cuts. Seriously...

Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 September 2008 21:33 )