Licensing and FAQS
Licensing photography should feel clear, transparent, and dependable. Stock Photo Queen offers straightforward image licensing with clearly defined usage rights, so you know exactly how an image can be used before you purchase or download. There are no subscriptions, no hidden terms, and no third-party licensing layers — just direct access to real, human-made photography with clear permissions.
How Licensing Works
All images on Stock Photo Queen are licensed directly from the creator. Each image includes specific licensing details at the point of purchase, outlining permitted usage, file format, and resolution.
This approach ensures:
Clear authorship
Transparent usage rights
Ethical image sourcing
Confidence in professional use
Licensing terms are always visible before checkout so there is no uncertainty after purchase.
Permitted Uses
Licenses are designed to support common professional and creative needs, including use in:
Websites and digital content
Marketing and promotional materials
Editorial projects
Print materials
Interior, wellness, and hospitality spaces
Specific usage allowances are clearly stated for each image and license type.
Image Quality & File Information
Exact file dimensions and resolution — professional-grade files suitable for both digital and print use.
Authentic origins — all photography meets the Ethical Imagery Standard™, created by a real human photographer using natural light and minimal manipulation.
SEO-ready file naming guidance — images are delivered with numerical IDs, and it is recommended to rename your files before uploading them to your website for better organization and search visibility.
Pro tip for renaming — use short, descriptive keywords separated by hyphens, and optionally include the source for easy tracking (for example: modern-bright-office-stockphotoqueen.jpg).
Individual listings — file information is listed on each image page so you can select the right image for your project without guesswork.
Pricing & Access
Stock Photo Queen uses simple, upfront pricing.
No required memberships
No subscriptions
No recurring fees
Images are licensed individually, allowing flexibility and transparency. Pricing reflects usage and format, with all details visible before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can these images be used for commercial projects?
Yes. Images are licensed for professional use across commercial, editorial, and creative projects where photography supports a broader message or design. Common uses include websites, marketing materials, editorial content, publications, and branded communications. Specific usage details are always visible on each image page before purchase.
Can images be included in products that are sold?
Images may be used within products that are sold as part of a larger work, such as books, magazines, reports, websites, digital publications, or media projects. In these cases, photography serves as a supporting visual element rather than the primary product itself.
How can images be used responsibly within projects?
Images are intended to support storytelling, design, and communication — not to function as standalone assets for redistribution. Using photography as part of a finished design, publication, or media project helps ensure the work remains aligned with ethical licensing and creative intent.
Can images be used to create physical or digital products?
Photography may be incorporated into projects that are distributed or sold when the image is part of a larger creative outcome. Uses that focus on reselling or redistributing the image itself require specific licensing considerations, which are outlined on individual image pages.
Credits & Sharing Your Project
Photo credit is appreciated but not required unless otherwise specified in the license details.
When a credit is included, any of the following sources are appropriate:
Stock Photo Queen (recommended for most projects)
Katie Dobies
Katie Dobies Photography
For online projects, a simple linked credit helps preserve image source and licensing clarity:
Photo by Stock Photo Queen
https://stockphotoqueen.com
If you’d like to share how an image is being used, project links may also be submitted for consideration as featured usage. Including a linked source credit helps maintain clear image origin and supports ethical, traceable photography.
Are the images created using AI or synthetic processes?
All imagery is created through real-world photography by a single human photographer. Images are captured using natural light and real environments, ensuring authenticity and consistent authorship.
Is the image library free to browse?
Yes. The entire collection is open to browse, explore, and search freely. Licensing and downloads occur only when an image is selected for use.
How are images delivered after purchase?
Images are delivered as digital downloads directly through the site. Once licensed, the full-resolution file is available for immediate download to your device.
What will the downloaded image look like?
Licensed images are provided in full resolution with no logos, watermarks, or branding applied to the file. The image you download is clean and ready for professional use.
What level of quality can be expected?
Each image includes clearly listed file dimensions and resolution. Files are professional-grade and suitable for both digital and print applications, depending on the selected license.
Is a subscription or membership required?
Images are licensed individually with clear, upfront pricing. This allows flexibility and avoids long-term commitments.
Where can licensing details be reviewed?
Licensing terms and usage details are available directly on each image page before purchase, ensuring clarity before any download occurs.
Ethical Image Sourcing
Stock Photo Queen operates in alignment with the Ethical Imagery Standard™, supporting real, human-made photography with clear licensing, known authorship, and truthful context. This ensures images can be used responsibly and labeled accurately across professional projects.
Choosing photography should come with confidence. By offering direct licensing, clear usage terms, and transparent image details, Stock Photo Queen helps ensure that the images you use are both creatively and ethically sound.