If you’re a photographer or business using licensed images, you need more than just an informal arrangement. A Licence of Photograph Agreement sets out exactly how a photograph may be used, who owns it, and what rights are granted.

Whether you're licensing a single photo for marketing or a series for commercial campaigns, this agreement protects both parties and ensures clarity from the start.

What is a Licence of Photograph Agreement?

A Licence of Photograph Agreement is a legal contract between a Licensor (typically the photographer or copyright owner) and a Licensee (the individual or business receiving permission to use the image).

It outlines what photographs are being licensed, how they may be used, any restrictions, the term of the licence, payment, and attribution requirements.

This agreement helps prevent copyright disputes, misuse of images, and confusion about usage rights.

Why Use a Licence of Photograph Agreement?

Using a written licensing agreement offers several benefits:

• Protects intellectual property rights of the photographer
• Defines exactly how the image can and can’t be used
• Specifies attribution requirements (if any)
• Outlines the licence duration and fee, ensuring fair compensation
• Provides legal clarity, especially for commercial or editorial use

Using Bind ensures the agreement is correctly structured and tailored to your use case—ready to sign, store, and enforce.

When Do You Need This Agreement?

A Licence of Photograph Agreement is commonly used in situations such as:

• A business using a photo in advertisements, websites, or brochures
• A publisher licensing images for print or digital media
• A company commissioning photography and retaining usage rights
• An artist or brand collaborating with a photographer for promotional visuals

Even if you're using stock images or photos from freelance creators, a formal licence protects both sides.

Licence of Photograph Agreement – free template

This Licence of Photograph Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between:

(1) [Company Name], a company incorporated in [Country], with Company Number [Number], and having its registered office at [Address] (the ''Licensor''); and  
(2) [Company Name], a company incorporated in [Country], with Company Number [Number], and having its registered office at [Address] (the ''Licensee'').

1. Grant of Licence
The Licensor hereby grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the following photograph:
- Title:
- File Name:
- Resolution:

2. Permitted Uses
The photograph may be used by [Company Name] for the following purposes only:  
- […]
- […]

3. Restrictions on Use
The Licensee shall not sublicense, sell, alter, or distribute the photographs beyond the permitted uses without written consent from the Licensor.

4. Term and Termination
This Agreement begins on [Date] and shall remain in effect for a period of [Number] years. Either Party may terminate earlier with written notice if the other breaches the terms.

5. Attribution
Whenever the photographs are used, the following credit must appear: [Specify]

6. Payment
The Licensee agrees to pay [Amount] for the licence. Payment shall be made by [Specify].

7. Intellectual Property Rights
The Licensor retains full ownership and copyright of the photographs. No ownership rights are transferred under this Agreement.

8. Amendments
No changes to this Agreement will be valid unless made in writing and signed by both Parties.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Country]. The courts of [City, Country] shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from this Agreement.

Signatures
This Agreement has been signed digitally.

Create a Licence of Photograph Agreement in minutes with Bind

Bind is the fastest way to create and manage professional licensing contracts. Whether you’re a photographer licensing your work or a business securing rights to imagery, Bind helps you generate a clear and sound Licence of Photograph Agreement—ready to edit, sign, and store securely.