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Image Buyers FAQ's Photographers FAQ's
Please refer to our list of FAQ’s to get familiar with our website. If this list does not answer your question(s), please contact us for help.
To go to a particular section of interest, use the links below:
Registering
Do I have to register?
All ShiptalkImages.com content is currently available for viewing free of charge. When buying images, you do not have to be a registered member.
Digital Images
What is the image resolution?
The concept of resolution may be confusing even to experienced photographers or designers, and in order to fully understand it, we highly recommend reading at least a few articles presented below. Reading this material just once will help you become much more knowledgeable about resolution and demystify some common myths about it.
Article: Resolution Explained Megapixels 101Megapixels, Resolution, DPI and PPI, Summary of principles
Article: About Resolution Digital Cameras, Scanners, Pixel Dimensions, PPI, DPI and Inkjet Printer Resolutions, Simple Principles, Print and Scan Resolution Chart
Article: Demystifying Digital Camera Resolution Pixels and Resolution
Article: Resolving Resolution Input Resolution, Output Resolution
Article: What is Digital Image Resolution? Pixels, Image Size, Resampling and Resizing
Article: Understanding Resolution and Resampling Resampling and Resizing
Article: Resolution Megapixels, DPI, JPEG Compression, File Sizes What format are the photos in?
What format are the images in?
All ShiptalkImages.com photos are in JPG format.
Image Requests
How do the image requests work?
You can submit an unlimited number of photo requests via ShiptalkImages support please include the words “Image Request” as the title to your message. Your image request will then be forwarded to all ShiptalkImages photographers. Image requests allow you to locate specific images that you may not be able to find otherwise. As soon as you submit your image request photographers may begin sending in photos to satisfy the requirements you set.
Do you add images on a regular basis?
Yes, we add images as they are taken. Click on Newest Images to see the latest images that we have posted.
Am I obligated to purchase images submitted for my image request?
No, even though you are under no obligation to make any purchases, photographers take your requests seriously and expect you to buy images that match your requirements.
Image Search
How are images displayed on ShiptalkImages.com?
The most popular images by images views can be accessed by clicking on the link marked Most Popular Images alternatively the newest images uploaded onto the site can be viewed by clicking on the link marked Newest Images.
Photos are catalogued into different categories that are relevant to the content of the image. Buyers can search by category or key words.
Purchasing, License and Usage
What is the advantage of purchasing digital images through ShiptalkImages.com?
- Virtually no restrictions on how the images can be used
- Simple and easy check-out process - no registration is required for purchasing
- Lots of great marine related images for much less money than elsewhere
- Ability to submit image requests
Do you offer refunds?
Once your purchase is made we can not offer a refund. The reason for this policy is because we offer full access to our entire digital collection of images and, as such, there is no way for our products to be returned. On a rare occasion we will make exceptions on a case by case basis.
How can I use images that I purchase at ShiptalkImages?
All Images on ShiptalkImages.com are provided for either Commercial Use and/or non Commercial Use. There are very few restrictions on use of purchased images under the terms of Commercial Use License. These images can be used for projects such as advertising, promotions, web design, publications, books, brochures, guides, magazines, calendars, and many others, as many times as you may need. For full details of the very limited license restrictions, please refer to the Commercial License Agreement which applies to all images on ShiptalkImages.com. All images are sold on a royalty-free basis, which means that a one off price is paid for an image which can be used on an unlimited basis by the license holder thereafter.
Are there any restrictions on my use of the ShiptalkImages.com images that I download?
Yes, while ShiptalkImages.com offers great freedoms and a wide ranges of uses, we do not allow the redistribution of our images, or allow the use of our images within products that are mass distributed in any type of archive format.
What is commercial use?
Commercial (for profit) use license allows you to use Shiptalk images on a commercial basis. The types of images usually sold under the terms of the commercial use license are generally called "stock images". All images on ShiptalkImages.com are stock images and can be used for many purposes including, book covers, as a postcard, in an ad, as part of a web site design, in a magazine, etc. A commercial use license does not explicitly prohibit any use of images for editorial or personal (non-commercial use), therefore commercial use includes editorial and personal use as well.
If an individual's or a property's likeness is used commercially, you should ensure that you obtain a model or property release authorizing such use. ShiptalkImages.com will usually not allow purchasing of unreleased images for commercial use, and you are welcome to contact us should you need to receive a copy of the release form for commercial use images you have bought. A release form is only required in the circumstances referred to above. ShiptalkImages cannot however accept liability for the use of any image bought on ShiptalkImages without a release form.
What is editorial use?
"Editorial" is defined as legitimate mass media, presumed to be unbiased, which reaches a large (usually over 2000), anonymous audience. Customarily acceptable editorial uses include newspaper or magazine articles and feature stories which are associated with the image(s) used; internet articles and feature stories which are associated with the image(s) used; or books on specific topics. Editorial use images are usually different from commercial stock images; they can be photos of celebrities, politicians, newsworthy events, and many more.
What is a release?
A release is a signed documented agreement on which an individual or property owner gives permission to the photographer for the image to be reproduced commercially.
How are the images delivered?
As soon as an image is purchased (or more accurately, a license to use the image is purchased) you will receive an email which will confirm your purchase of the image and will provide you with secure access to immediately download your image from ShiptalkImages.com
How do I purchase?
You can purchase the images in your shopping cart in one of two ways, via your PayPal account or via our authorized retailer 2checkout.com.
What is PayPal?
PayPal is the well-established leading electronic payments service for both businesses and individuals. PayPal is widely used by auction sellers and buyers, e-commerce websites, or just people looking for an easy way to pay or receive money online. Please visit www.paypal.com and decide if this service will be right for you when paying for your images.
What is 2Checkout.com?
2Checkout.com, Inc. (2CO) is the online distribution center for over 300,000 tangible or digital products and services. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, 2CO provides turnkey e-commerce solutions to thousands of business customers around the world. 2CO's proprietary technology supports back-office functions including financial reporting, tracking, fraud prevention, affiliate tracking, customer service and sales tracking.
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