© 2025 Sam’s EYE Photography. All rights reserved.

All photographs, videos, digital media, and content displayed on this website and associated platforms (including but not limited to social media, galleries, online stores, and marketing materials) are the exclusive property of Sam’s EYE Photography, unless otherwise stated. These works are protected under Australian and international copyright laws and treaties.

Any unauthorised reproduction, editing, distribution, resale, or usage of these materials—online or offline—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

Ownership

Sam’s EYE Photography retains full copyright and intellectual property rights for all media produced, including commissioned work, gallery content, and commercial projects.

Unless explicitly stated in writing, clients receive a limited-use licence, not ownership of the original work or RAW files.

Permitted Uses (With Licence)

Depending on the type of service booked, clients may use the delivered images as follows:

Real Estate / Airbnb Clients

  • Use is limited to a single property listing on platforms like Airbnb, Stayz, Booking.com, or real estate portals

  • Usage may include listing platforms, direct promotional websites, and temporary social media sharing related to that property

  • This licence is non-transferable and single-use only

  • Any reuse, relisting, sharing with other agents, or commercial re-licensing requires written approval and a separate fee

Weddings / Events / Freelance Clients

  • Personal use is permitted (e.g. social sharing, personal printing, private albums)

  • Social media use is allowed with credit to @sams.eye

  • Publishing in blogs, magazines, or third-party media must be approved in writing

Commercial / Builder / Developer Clients

  • Images may be used for the client’s own website, social media, internal marketing, and printed materials for up to 12 months

  • Third-party use (e.g. stylists, architects, real estate agents, media) is not permitted without a separate licence

  • Extended commercial use is subject to licensing fees (outlined upon request)

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

  • Claim any image as your own work

  • Crop, filter, or edit any image (unless explicitly authorised)

  • Use images for resale, commercial advertising, or distribution to third parties

  • Share or repurpose images beyond their original intended use without permission

Licensing & Commercial Rates

Commercial use, third-party usage, or extended rights require a formal licence. Standard fees apply per image and are exclusive of GST. Examples include:

  • Website Use (12 months): $300

  • Social Media Use (12 months): $150

  • Print Marketing: $400

  • Paid Ads (Google/Facebook): $400

  • Combined Digital + Print Use (12 months): $800

  • Full Commercial Licence (24 months): $1,200

  • Unlimited Use (no expiry): $2,000

  • Retroactive Licensing (for unauthorised use): 2× the standard fee

  • RAW File Access: $100+ per image (on approval only)

Please contact us directly for custom or volume-based licensing.

Copyright Infringement & Enforcement

We take infringement seriously. Unauthorised use of any work by Sam’s EYE Photography may result in civil penalties or legal action. This includes:

  • Removal of the infringing material

  • Invoicing for retroactive licensing

  • Legal enforcement for copyright breaches

Contact

For licensing, usage approval, or infringement reports, please contact:

Sam’s EYE Photography
📧 info@samseyephotography.com.au
📞 0406 692 163
🌐 www.samseyephotography.com.au

🙏 Thank You

Thank you for respecting the creative work and copyright of Sam’s EYE Photography. Your support helps protect the integrity of our craft and the value of visual storytelling.