My business is based on licensing images to my direct client and licensing does not transfer to a third party, they need to contact me directly to license images. I have longtime clients that pay for unlimited usage and that doesn't include secondary entities, I secure a signed estimate for every shoot and deliver a final invoice including licensing after completion and delivery of images. Nearly a year ago, I did a small shoot for a new local client and used my usual workflow including digital proof sheets and registered the images with the LOC. Shortly after delivery, I discovered three violations including two videos of the unlicensed images which will likely result in a low six figure settlement. The lesson is that your images have value, conduct yourself professionally, protect your Intellectual Property and deliver quality images.
