Jonathan Crowe blogs about maps at The Map Room and writes about science fiction and fantasy; his work has been published in AE, The New York Review of Science Fiction, Strange Horizons and Tor.com. A former political operative, history graduate student, civil servant, small-town newspaper reporter and reptile breeder, Jonathan lives in Shawville, Quebec.

Using My Photos: FAQ

Can I use your photos? Probably. Please contact me to discuss terms. I may or may not expect to be paid depending on what you want to use them for (see below), but I will always insist on being credited. And note that as the copyright holder, I get to decide whether my photos get used, regardless of whether I’m paid for them.

Under what circumstances do you expect to be paid? In general I won’t expect payment for using one of my photos to illustrate your blog post, your hobbyist website, your class project, or your educational display. Ask first, but chances are good I’ll say yes. In these cases, all I will want is that you give me credit and a link back (see below). But I will expect to be compensated for commercial use. As for editorial use: in general I expect to be paid—and in fact have been paid—by professional publications, but not by amateur ones (such as fanzines and personal blogs). I know there are plenty of edge cases and grey areas, but as a general rule I shouldn’t be the only one not getting paid. Ask me if you’re not sure.

How should I credit you? Use my full name. If you’re using one of my Flickr photos online, link back to the Flickr photo page (that’s one of Flickr’s terms of use).

Can I get a higher-resolution photo? Contact me if you need print-resolution images. Note that my oldest photos (2006 and earlier) were shot with a three-megapixel camera, so there may not be a version with a high enough resolution for you.