📄 Licensing Policy

Clear guidelines for image usage and licensing rights

Who Owns the Photos?

All images captured by 5 Acre Studios are copyrighted and owned by the studio. Clients receive a usage license based on the type of service and intended use of the images.

🤝 Included Usage (Standard License)

The following uses are included with your session:

Corporate Headshots

  • LinkedIn profile
  • Company website
  • Internal communications
  • Business cards

Personal Branding

  • Personal website
  • Social media
  • Email marketing
  • Press kits

Event/Conference Photography

  • Internal newsletters
  • Social media
  • Presentation decks
  • Website event recaps

✅ Usage is non-transferable. You may not resell or give image rights to third parties.

🌐 Commercial & Extended Use (License Upgrade)

A Commercial License is required for:

  • Paid advertising (print, digital, billboards, social ads)
  • National/international marketing campaigns
  • Press/media distribution
  • Use in products for sale or content monetization
  • Distribution to third-party vendors or agencies

Starts at $500

Based on usage type, distribution, and duration.

💬 We provide custom licensing quotes upon request.

🚫 Prohibited Uses (Without Commercial License)

  • Reselling or redistributing images
  • Editing or altering images without permission
  • Using in AI training datasets
  • Assigning usage to outside companies without our consent

📥 Licensing FAQs

Can I use my headshot on LinkedIn and my company's website?

✅ Yes. That's covered under the standard license.

Can our marketing agency use the event photos in a Facebook ad?

❌ Not without a commercial license.

Can I get a custom quote for commercial use?

Absolutely — contact us for a quick quote.

💼 Request a Commercial License Quote