Can I use a Shutterstock image as a logo?
Because Shutterstock offers royalty-free licensing, not even our strongest licenses (Enhanced and Premier) allow photos, illustrations or vectors to be used as a logo, as part of a logo or as a trademark.
How can I create a free photography logo?
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Should photographers have a logo?
The logo. That simple stylized image that is supposed to help people to recognize you. It’s one of the first marketing moves you do when you see yourself as a not-just-a-camera-owner-anymore.
Can I use a royalty-free image as a logo?
Using royalty-free imagery in a logo is often prohibited. It’s also just a bad idea. A logo should be unique, and it won’t be if anyone else can use the same stock image. Logos are often trademarked, and the trademark may be invalid if it contains someone else’s image.
Can I use an online image for my logo?
Copyright infringement: Copyright laws protect the owner of the image against theft, and anyone who wants to use a particular image will need to take prior permission from its owner before doing so.
How do I put a watermark on my photography logo?
To add your watermark to a photo, open the photograph in Photoshop. Then select Windows › Library and find your watermark layer. Add it to a new layer in your photo PSD. Adjust the size and placement, and save.
Which color is best for photography logo?
Most photographers prefer the tried-and-true duo of black and white when it comes to selecting logo colors.
Can I use Shutterstock images for commercial use?
Yes! The Enhanced License permits you to use images on merchandise, whether that merchandise is intended for sale, or given away for free. There are no limits on the number of times you can use the image on your merchandise.
Can I use any picture as a logo?
“You may not … use any of the Content as part of a trade-mark, design-mark, trade-name, business name, service mark, or logo”. While some people assume that iStockphoto’s “Exended License” provides additional rights, the extended license does not permit the use of royalty-free images from iStockphoto for logo design.