Stock photos are images created for license to commercial clients. Available through e-commerce web sites, these images may be used in brochures, advertisements, posters, on a billboard, in videos, or on a web site. Many clients find that licensing an existing image is easier than photographing an entirely new production.
Do I get paid?
All of our models are paid promptly. If you are working direct (no agency), you are paid after the shoot. There is no waiting for your money. For accounting reasons, we must pay by company check. Paying by cash is not an option. Modeling fees depend on age, experience and our budgets.
Do I get more money if my picture sells?
We do not pay royalties. Our studio takes the financial risk for paying all the production expenses at the time of the shoot. It would be unfair if we asked you to wait for the picture to sell in order to get paid. (We do have images that, for one reason or another, have never been licensed, and images that may take a year or more to reach the market.)
Do I have to sign anything?
An unconditional model release is required and must be signed prior to the shoot. Model releases are a contract and essential to the production process. The model release provides us the right to license your image to clients. No exceptions can be made to the terms of the release. Please read the release carefully and ask any questions before signing. The release must be filled out accurately with clear legible handwriting. Anyone under age 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the release.