The stock photo program
The stock photo program is an optional way I’m able to make my work more accessible to families. By allowing a small, carefully selected portion of your session to be considered for licensing, I’m able to offset my fees and offer meaningful discounts while continuing to create thoughtful, documentary-style work.
Participation supports my commercial and editorial projects and helps keep family photography within reach, without compromising the experience, the care, or the integrity of the images.
How it works:
What This Is (and Isn’t)
Families who opt into the stock photo program will sign stock photography specific model releases allowing me to license a select group of images from their session. This is never the full gallery. I personally choose a limited collection of approximately 20–30 images that may be suitable for commercial or editorial use. Many of these may even be faceless images.
I will never select or license images that are sensitive in nature without additional, explicit consent. This includes anything political, intimate, or potentially personal. Your comfort and boundaries always come first, and I am thoughtful and selective about how images are used and where they appear.
These images may be licensed to brands, publications, or organizations for marketing, educational, or editorial use. Many images are never licensed at all, but participation allows for that possibility.
In exchange, families receive a significant discount on their session.
My Commercial Branding clients receive 6-12 months of unlimited access to my stock library. As an added perk of the stock photo program, families who sign a model release and have their own business or creative projects may be also request access to my stock library.
This program is about mutual beneficial collaboration.
• You receive your full, edited gallery as usual
• Only a small, curated selection may be considered for licensing
• You do not choose which images are submitted
• Your images may or may not ever be licensed
• Your family’s privacy and comfort always come first. All private information in your releases will be handled with care by my agency and is never given out to clients.
I am thoughtful and selective about how and where images are licensed. Your images will never be available for free.
Availability
To keep this process intentional and manageable, I accept one stock photo program family per month. These spots tend to book quickly, but you’re always welcome to inquire if you’re interested.
The Process
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Reach Out. Start by contacting me through my contact page and let me know you’re interested in the stock photo program. Include any details about your session, your preferred dates, and whether travel may be involved.
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Availability + Details. I’ll respond with current program availability and any additional details you’ll need. If your session requires travel, I’ll also provide a custom travel quote at this time.
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Connect + Book. If it feels like a good fit, we can hop on a connection call to talk through your session and answer any questions. To officially reserve your date, a non-refundable retainer and signed contract are required.
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You’re Booked! Once your contract is signed and retainer is paid, your session date is secured. Your experience and care will be exactly the same as any other client. The stock photo program simply offers a different pricing structure, not a different level of service.
I’ve worked as a stock photographer for over a decade.
Through stock photography (aka licensing), my work has been featured in magazines, blogs, news articles, and more. Even in the age of AI, authentic, human imagery is more valuable than ever. If you’re curious about how this works or want to learn how to do it yourself, I’d love to teach you.
