Please note that the suggested rates below are minima; that rates for copyright works are for limited licences; and that VAT is not included.
See notes on negotiating rates and
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Photographers submitting pictures for use online should seriously consider "watermarking" them. It's not perfect, but it may help track unauthorised copying. Photographers need to obtain an identifying number to go in the watermark: the NUJ recommends the Visual Creators' Index (see the link below).
Read me first! Online use of photos advice
Uploaded: 2008-05-05; if you have a printout, check the current version at www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/PhOnlRat.html
Reported rates, to compare for Online use of photos
NUJ members discuss rates etc for photography | RATES:
Advertorial and newspapers Online use of photos category: 1 month online | ||
|---|---|---|
| 600x800 pixels |  |
175 |
| 400x600 pixels | |
130 |
| 300x400 pixels | |
90 |
| RATES:
Advertorial and newspapers Online use of photos category: 3 months online | ||
|---|---|---|
| 600x800 pixels | |
340 |
| 400x600 pixels | |
225 |
| 300x400 pixels | |
150 |
| RATES:
Advertorial and newspapers Online use of photos category: 6 months online | ||
|---|---|---|
| 600x800 pixels | |
525 |
| 400x600 pixels | |
325 |
| 300x400 pixels | |
230 |
| RATES:
Advertorial and newspapers Online use of photos category: a year online | ||
|---|---|---|
| 600x800 pixels | |
625 |
| 400x600 pixels | |
425 |
| 300x400 pixels | |
325 |
| RATES:
Commercial and business Online use of photos category: 1 month online | ||
|---|---|---|
| 600x800 pixels | |
225 |
| 400x600 pixels | |
165 |
| 300x400 pixels | |
110 |
| RATES:
Commercial and business Online use of photos category: 3 months online | ||
|---|---|---|
| 600x800 pixels | |
450 |
| 400x600 pixels | |
300 |
| 300x400 pixels | |
200 |
| RATES:
Commercial and business Online use of photos category: 6 months online | ||
|---|---|---|
| 600x800 pixels | |
675 |
| 400x600 pixels | |
425 |
| 300x400 pixels | |
300 |
| RATES:
Commercial and business Online use of photos category: a year online | ||
|---|---|---|
| 600x800 pixels | |
850 |
| 400x600 pixels | |
556 |
| 300x400 pixels | |
400 |
| RATES:
Editorial Online use of photos category: 1 month online | ||
|---|---|---|
| 600x800 pixels | |
130 |
| 400x600 pixels | |
85 |
| 300x400 pixels | |
65 |
| RATES:
Editorial Online use of photos category: 3 months online | ||
|---|---|---|
| 600x800 pixels | |
225 |
| 400x600 pixels | |
150 |
| 300x400 pixels | |
110 |
| RATES:
Editorial Online use of photos category: 6 months online | ||
|---|---|---|
| 600x800 pixels | |
350 |
| 400x600 pixels | |
230 |
| 300x400 pixels | |
175 |
| RATES:
Editorial Online use of photos category: a year online | ||
|---|---|---|
| 600x800 pixels | |
425 |
| 400x600 pixels | |
325 |
| 300x400 pixels | |
250 |
Notes:
- For home/menu pages, simultaneous print and web use and/or archived material, add 50%
- For images used as icons, charge as for 1/4 page, less 25%
See: Photography / PR - higher rates apply...
See: Index Visual Creators! brief note from the Freelance
See: Search fees
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The National Union of Journalists must not, can not and would not wish to dictate rates or terms of engagement to members or to editors. The information presented here is for guidance and as an aid to equitable negotiation only.
Suggestions apply to contracts governed by UK law only. In any event, nothing here should be construed as legal advice.
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