FAQs

Images on Scot-image are available to purchase as prints or to license for rights-managed editorial or commercial use. Secure e-commerce and site registration is looked after by PhotoShelter.

How do I buy/licence an image?

1. Sign up for a free account with PhotoShelter first. Registering is free and simple. Sign up here. Why? See below.
2. Click on either the button above the image, or the "Check Price" button just below image thumbnails in a gallery or your search results.
3. Under the "Downloads" tab, choose the license most suited to your use of the image to receive a quotation.
4. If the price is acceptable, click the "Add and Checkout" button. Or, to license other images, click the "Add to Cart" button. (Access your Cart from the menu at the top the page).
5. You are now required to agree to the PhotoShelter standard terms and then, once the fee is paid, the image will be made available for download.

Image format and resolution?

1. High-resolution images downloads are at the pixel dimensions specified below the main image page and supplied as watermark free jpgs. All images originate from a 16bit TIFF file and are saved as best quality jpgs.
2. The original 16bit TIFF file is available on special request.

What do you mean by "licence" and how do you arrive at a price for image use

1. When you buy an image from Scot-image you are in fact purchasing a licence to use the image, much like the way you licence software rather than buying it outright.
2. All available images on Scot-image are licenced as Rights-Managed (RM).
3. A Rights-Managed licence is tailored to your needs and priced accordingly. For instance, an image licence for use in UK distributed brochure at a 1/4 page size and a print run of a 1000 will be cheaper than the licence for a USA brochure at 1/4 page and a print run of 100,000.
4. The Scot-image price calculator allows you to input your licence requirements and will quote you a price
5. It's not as complicated as it sounds! But if you need any help or the calculator does not work for you, just email or give me a call. I'm here to help!

How do I buy a print?

1. Sign up for a free account with PhotoShelter first. Registering is free and simple. Sign up here. Why? See below.
2. Click on either the button above the image, or the "Check Price" button just below image thumbnails in a gallery or your search results.
3. Under the "Prints" tab, choose the print size (perhaps adding a white border with or without a caption), the number of prints required and either glossy or matte finish.
4. Now click the "Add and Checkout" button. Or, to buy other prints, click the "Add to Cart" button. (Access your Cart from the menu at the top the page).
5. You are now required to agree to the PhotoShelter standard terms and then, once the fee is paid, your print order will be processed by me personally.
6. I aim to deliver prints within 7 working days, although it is often quicker than this. For full details of Print Options, please visit my Prints page.

What are the terms and conditions associated with licensing an image or buying a print?

1. Here are PhotoShelter's terms and conditions for Rights Managed licenses.
2. Here are PhotoShelter's terms and conditions for Buying a Print.
3. Here are my Photographer's and Use of Website standard terms and conditions.

What is © Copyright?

1. Perhaps best answered by visiting the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
2. Please note - this site is not a source of free images - all images are protected by copyright - if in doubt, please read the above link and/or my Copyright Notice.

What is PhotoShelter?

1. PhotoShelter is an online service which I use to archive, display, market and sell my images online.

Why do I have to create and account for PhotoShelter to make a purchase?

1. For the following reasons and advantages.
1. So that I am aware of who is licensing an image, and that the buyer is a legitimate person.
2. PhotoShelter can ensure that your private information is kept private and secure.
3. It allows you to use personal lightboxes, access special password-protected galleries, buy prints and license images easily.
4. Registering is free and simple. Sign up for a free account.

Forgot your password?

1. Don't worry! Just go to the Client Area, then fill in your registered email address and click on "Forget your Password" - a new password will be send to you via email.

What forms of payment do you accept?

1. Online payments are via PayPal. Please note that PayPal will accept your credit card - you do not need a PayPal account.
2. If you prefer to pay be cheque, then simply email me your requirements and I will manually process your order. My address is on my Contact page.

What's a lightbox?

1. You must create a free account to save your lightbox and it is best to do this first. Click on the Client Area >> Sign up link at the top of any page to open an account.
2. A lightbox allows you to collect and store images that you might want to return to.
3. You can share the lightbox with other users by providing an e-mail address.
4. Lightboxes are a great way to collaborate with others when discussing a set of images.
5. Visit the PhotoShelter lightbox help page for more details.

I'm a photographer, can I join PhotoShelter?

1. Yes, of course you can! Click on the PhotoShelter badge at the bottom of the page for details.

My question is not here!

1. Whoops, sorry. Get in touch with for a prompt answer to your question.