Usage Licensing


All images & videos created by Rook Barber Photography are licensed, not sold. The type of license determines how you may use your content. By default, all sessions include a personal usage license. Any use beyond that requires additional licensing.


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Personal Usage (Included)

You may use your images & videos for:

– Personal social media posts (with credit/tag where practical)

– Personal websites & portfolios

– Personal prints, albums, or private displays

– Non-commercial performance or audition materials

Personal usage does not include advertising, resale, or promotional activity that generates revenue or brand visibility.


Standard Commercial Usage

Commercial usage grants permission to use licensed images or videos to promote a business, brand, or product. Examples include:

– Business or professional social media pages

– Brand or company websites

– Local advertisements, posters, or promotional content

Video licensing available by quote per minute or clip length.


Extended Commercial Usage

Extended usage is required for widespread commercial campaigns or content distributed through external or third-party channels. Examples include:

– National or international advertising campaigns

– Press placements, billboards, or paid partnerships

– Product packaging or retail distribution

Video licensing available by quote based on reach & distribution.


Editorial Usage

Editorial use applies to magazines, blogs, or publications where the content accompanies an article or story rather than a direct advertisement. Examples include:

– Fashion or lifestyle editorials

– Interviews or creative features

– Arts & culture publications

Editorial use requires clear credit to the photographer:

Photo by Rook Barber.


Commercial Buyout

A Commercial Buyout grants unlimited, perpetual rights to use the licensed content across all commercial and promotional mediums. Once purchased, no additional renewals or annual fees apply.

Rates: Determined by the intended scope of use and negotiated upon request.


AI, Editing, & Derivative Restrictions

– No image or video created by Rook Barber Photography may be uploaded to AI platforms, machine-learning datasets, or generative tools without written consent.

– Clients may not edit, filter, or alter images in a way that misrepresents the photographer’s artistic intent.

– Cropping or resizing for format compatibility is acceptable if it does not distort composition or presentation.


Duration of License

– Personal usage licenses are perpetual.

– Commercial and editorial licenses are valid for one (1) year from the date of delivery unless otherwise stated in writing.

– Renewals must be requested prior to the expiration date to avoid interruption in authorized use.


Unauthorized Use

Any use of content outside the licensed scope is a breach of contract. Unauthorized commercial or editorial use will be billed at three times the applicable licensing rate, plus administrative and legal costs if necessary.


License Upgrades

Licenses can be upgraded at any time.

To extend or upgrade, email admin@rookbarber.com with details on intended use, audience reach, and duration.

A custom quote will be provided for approval prior to expansion.