Using my photographs

Obtain a licence to use a Scorcio.it stock image on your project

Looking to use Italian photographs on your project? Obtain a licence to use a stock image featured on Scorcio.it or on my Flickr portfolio.

Fill the enquiry form below and I will provide you with a response within hours. Purchasable licenses can be paid securely using PayPal.

Got questions? Check the FAQ section below.

Enquiry form

Your name *

Company or organisation (if applicable)

Email *

What is the intended use of the image? *

If this is a publication, what is the expected readership?

Where are you or your company based? *

What image(s) are you interested in?

Please use this space to describe your requirements with as much detail as possible. Please state any locations or sites (for example, "photos of Rome"). Otherwise, please use this space to describe general ideas (for example, "mountain villages" or "Italian cities in the autumn").

If you would like to set up a phone/video call to discuss in more detail, please include your contact details (telephone number, Skype profile, etc) below and the best time to reach you:

Image licensing – Frequently Asked Questions

Are your images available for others to use?

Many of them are – but some are not. To use an available image, you need to get a licence from me.

What is a “licence”?

A licence is a simple document where I (the author) authorise you (the client) to use one of my images according to clear terms and conditions.

What is the cost of a licence?

That depends on how you intend to use the image. Images intended for commercial use cost more. Images intended for editorial use attract a smaller administrative fee.

Do I need to pay again if I use the content more than once (royalties)?

No. To make matters simpler, I only issue royalty-free licences. This means you will not have to pay ongoing fees (royalties) if you keep re-using the licensed content.

Does obtaining a licence mean that I become the owner of the copyright to one of your images?

No. The licence simply allows you to use it according to specific terms and conditions. As the author, I retain all rights.

Do you license through stock photography websites or agencies?

I do for some material, but not all. If you contact me through this website, you can obtain a licence from me directly.

How do I select an image? Do you have more in stock?

I have many thousands of photographs of Italy. There are many examples of them in my Photo Galleries, and on my Flickr page but I have plenty more that is not currently on display. If you are looking for a specific place, you will find a record of every location that I have photographed on the individual Italian regions pages. If you are unsure, just ask! I would be happy to discuss your ideas, provide details on what I have in stock and even send small thumbnails of off-catalogue pictures for you to select the one that’s right for your project.

How does the licensing process work – is it easy?

Very easy. Once you have selected an image, I will provide you with a quote. If you are happy with the proposal and want to proceed, I prepare a document setting out the terms and conditions we discussed. I then issue you an invoice using PayPal. As soon as payment is received you will get a link to download the high-definition image (which will be in the format specified in the licence). The process is straightforward and secure.

What formats and dimensions are available?

Most of my photographs are available in formats of up to 6K (i.e. 6016— 4016 pixels – 24MP). A small number are available in up to 4K or 3K. All images were shot in RAW, and so can be made available in a variety of compressed (e.g. JPEG, PNG) or non-compressed (e.g. TIFF) files, depending on your needs.

Where can I use the licensed image and for how long?

The terms of the licence will lay out exactly where you can use the image, for example, a printed publication (a book, a magazine, etc) or a digital medium (a website, an app, etc). Unless specified, my licences are for worldwide, perpetual use so you can publish the image in any country and for any length of time.

What are “exclusive” and “non-exclusive” licenses, and do you offer both?

If, for example, your company wants to be the only one in the market to use one of my images then you need an exclusive licence. I offer this upon request.

Not all of my available images can be licensed on an exclusive basis. Indeed, some images may already be licensed to other clients which means I am unable to offer exclusivity rights.

Once you purchase an exclusive licence, I take the image off the market to ensure nobody else can buy it (“market freeze”).

My website is not-for-profit. Can I use your images on a webpage without a licence?

NO. Any use of my images without a licence or prior authorisation from me is a breach of copyright law, even if the objective is non-commercial. Please get in touch if you need a licence.

Is there different pricing for academic institutions or charities?

On a case by case basis, I offer organisations a reduced rate when the images are used for charitable or academic purposes. Please get in touch to obtain further information.

I want to use a photograph that features a person in them. Is that possible?

Yes, it is possible in many editorial cases, but some rules apply to commercial use (for example advertising). Please get in touch to obtain further information.

Can I share your images on social media?

Social media users may share hyperlinks to Scorcio.it content provided that there is a clickable link back to www.scorcio.it and that I am credited as © Iggi Falcon.

Do not save an image (or capture a screenshot of it) and then share it on social media platforms, reddit, blogs, Whatsapp or any other printed or digital medium as this would constitute a breach of copyright.