Has anyone sold images to Cavan before?

[SamSpade1941]

I sell some of my works on Deviant Art as prints because I retain ownership of all my photography that way, however I recently submitted some of my images to Cavan for evaluation so I can sell images to them. How are they to do business with? I have sold some stock images a few times before but I have never done business with Cavan. Thanks for the input.

 

[KmH]

If Cavan is a stock photo business, Cavan won't be buying any photos from you. Cavan would be selling use licensing, and you would get a cut of the use licensing price Cavan charges if someone decides they want to license one of your photos.

Edit: Nope! Cavan is not a standard stock agency. So carry on.

I don't see a link to their Artist Agreement, and when you click on License Our Work it takes you straight to Getty Images.

 

[SamSpade1941]

When I read the FAQ on their web site before submitting images for evaluation they were pretty clear anything they purchase they own the rights to it. You can no longer claim ownership to, The way I recall I think they give you the ability to do a limited run which i don't care about and you can still show it as part of your portfolio, you lose ownership rights once they purchase it. I was just curious if anyone had dealt with them.

 

[KmH]

Are you aware that when you release the shutter, you automatically own copyright to that photo for the remainder of your life, + 70 years?

The additional 70 years is so you can will the copyrights to your heirs.

 

[SamSpade1941]

I understand the copyright law but you can sell the rights to an image or intellectual property object. What I am saying is they in their FAQ are saying that or at least that is what I understand. From their website.... This is why I was asking if anyone did business with them

Cavan Images

I understand Cavan Images will be buying the copyright to images I decide to sell, but what exactly does that mean?

Cavan Images will be the sole copyright holder of any image you decide to sell to us. This means that you will not be able to license or resell these images, or similar images, on your own - However, you may still use the pictures for your own self-promotion and fine-art needs.

What are "Fine-art" uses?



We allow you to retain the right to use any images we may purchase from you as fine-art objects. This fine-art usage is defined as 'Limited Edition, Numbered Prints'. This would also include the use of your work in a fine-art book where any image(s) itself is the subject

What are considered proper 'Self-Promotional' Uses?




You have the right to use any images we purchase from you for any self-promotional needs like; your website, print portfolio, marketing mailings, business cards, editorial articles about you and your work etc... As long as you're using the image to draw attention to your business as a photographer that's fine.