A Note about Using My Pictures

Every now and then I get an email from someone who wants to use one of my photos. If they are with a magazine or other commercial enterprise, I propose a reasonable fee or ask what their usual rates are. And that's usually the end of it! Even businesses want to avoid paying for something.

I had three inquiries about the photo below. One was for a motel ad, one was for a local magazine, and another was from an artist who wanted to make a drawing of it as a gift for a friend. That last one I gave permission to use it for free.

Generally, I do not charge for one-time personal use of an image, although I want to hear about it ahead of time. This does not include publishing on the internet, although I might grant permission in some cases.

A View of New Market Battlefield