Photographer Representation
SUBMISSION CRITERIA FOR DIGITAL IMAGES
File Type: RGB JPEG (saved at Excellent - 10)
Image Size (open): 18- 50Mb
Resolution: 300dpi
Colour profile: Adobe RGB (1998)
All digital images must be free from dust and scratches and remain unsharpened.
No heavy manipulation or changes to the original image to be carried out unless specified.
Full caption including date, venue, subject name(s), description, photographer credit and key words to be included in IPTC Header (File Info)
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FAQ's
Do I retain copyright of the pictures?
Yes, the photographer retains ownership and copyright of their images.
Is there a cost for having images on PPL's on-line photo libraries?
No, provided the pictures are supplied as digital files as per PPL's submissions criteria.
What is the commission rate?
PPL splits the gross income from pictures sales on a 50/50 basis with the photographer.
When do I get paid?
PPL issues a statement of sales each Quarter.
How much can a picture earn?
The repro fee charged is dependent on usage. A picture published as editorial on the Web or small image in a magazine or newspaper will earn only a small fee - typically £10-£50. The same picture used for advertising however, will generate 10 times this amount.
What is sole agency?
A Sole Agent is the only agent who the Photographer may use but the Photographer is still entitled to sell their Images personally.
What is exclusive agency?
An Exclusive Agent has exclusive rights to sell the Images and the Photographer is not entitled to sell the Images personally but must direct all enquiries to the Agency.
What is non-exclusive agency?
A Non Exclusive Agent has no exclusivity over the images and the Photographer can sell the rights elsewhere and can also appoint other agencies.
Can exclusivity be limited?
Yes exclusivity can be limited in many different ways -
- by territory e.g.: England, the world, etc,
- by subject e.g.: Watersports, travel, photography,
- by image i.e. PPL is the Exclusive Agent for the Images in their possession but the Photographer may submit other Images to other non-competing agencies,
- by medium e.g.: PPL is Exclusive Agent for newspaper and editorial use but not for advertising.
- Whether or not there is an exclusive agreement, the Photographer is obliged to notify the Agency if images are placed with another agency, and inform PPL immediately when particular rights have been sold.
