Image licensing

Your project.
My images.

Thirty years of underwater and travel photography available for editorial, commercial, educational, and fine art digital use. Every image is available to license — many not shown on this site.

My photographs are available for a wide range of digital and publication uses. This page covers image licensing — the right to reproduce my photographs in digital or print publications, advertising, editorial, and other media. If you’re looking to purchase a physical fine art print or canvas for display, that’s handled separately through my galleries — no license required.

I have a much larger archive than what’s shown on this site, covering marine species, shipwrecks, dive locations, landscapes, and travel photography from over sixty countries. If you’re looking for something specific, just ask.

Looking to purchase a fine art print or canvas for display? No license needed.

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License types — digital & publication use

License 01

Editorial use

For magazines, newspapers, blogs, documentaries, and educational materials. Ideal for stories about ocean conservation, marine biology, travel, and the natural world. Credit required.

  • Print and digital magazines
  • Newspapers and news websites
  • Documentaries and film
  • Educational publications
  • Conservation campaigns
  • Blog and online editorial
Request editorial license

License 02

Commercial use

For advertising, marketing campaigns, product packaging, corporate publications, and brand content. Rights and exclusivity negotiated per project.

  • Advertising and marketing
  • Product packaging
  • Corporate publications
  • Brand content and social media
  • Hospitality and travel brands
  • Interior design and décor
Request commercial license

License 03

Educational & non-profit

Reduced-rate licensing available for schools, nonprofits, conservation organizations, aquariums, and research institutions. Please reach out to discuss.

  • Schools and universities
  • Aquariums and museums
  • Conservation organizations
  • Marine research institutions
  • Non-profit publications
  • Environmental campaigns
Request educational license

License 04

Fine art & display

Digital licensing for galleries, museums, public installations, and large format digital display. High resolution files delivered. Contact me to discuss terms and specifications.

  • Digital art galleries and exhibitions
  • Museum digital displays
  • Corporate digital installations
  • Large format digital display
  • Hotel digital signage
  • Healthcare digital environments
Request fine art license

How it works

Simple process,
fast turnaround

01

Find your image

Browse the galleries or describe what you’re looking for. I have a much larger archive than shown here.

02

Contact me

Email with the image, intended use, where it will appear, and how long you need it for.

03

Receive a quote

I’ll respond within 2 business days with a quote and licensing agreement tailored to your use.

04

Download & use

Once agreed, high resolution files are delivered immediately. You’re ready to go.

Copyright notice

All images on this site are © Steven W. Smeltzer. Unauthorized reproduction, downloading, or use of any image without a signed license agreement is a violation of copyright law.

If you’d like to use an image and aren’t sure which license applies, just ask — I’d much rather help you find the right path than deal with an infringement after the fact.

Ready to license
an image?

Response within 2 business days · All uses considered · Archive of 30+ years available

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