Can you use Flickr photos for commercial use?
Unless you have specific permission from the photographer, you cannot use any photo on Flickr. Some people use a Creative Commons license on their photos. If the license they select allows commercial use (not all do), then you can use those photos as long as you follow the licensing terms.
Is Flickr good for photographers?
Flickr is really beneficial for all photographers, no matter whether you have just picked up your first camera, or a professional with years of experience, you ought to give it a try. With all the free tools available and a concentrated photography community, you have nothing to lose but everything to gain from it.
How do I get my photos noticed on Flickr?
- 10 Ways to Make Your Photos More Visible on Flickr.
- Establish a great foundation first.
- Give your photos succinct, keyword-rich titles.
- Add tags to your photos.
- Incorporate relevant popular tags.
- Include photo descriptions.
- Target specific geographic audiences.
- Customize your privacy settings.
Are Flickr photos copyrighted?
Flickr photos are copyrighted and require written permission and consent from the photographer. It is illegal to use someone else’s work without permission. Public credit does not provide copyright permission nor are Flickr photos public domain.
How do people get so many followers on Flickr?
There are many reasons people have thousands of followers — they have been active on the site putting up high quality photography and engaging for years — maybe they are famous or popular outside of Flickr — maybe they’ve been promoted through Flickr over the years or other sites and channels.
Is Flickr public domain?
Well in a general sense, no, the majority of Flickr images are not ‘Public Domain’.
Can I use my photos for commercial use?
Conclusion. Do not use an image of a recognizable person for advertising or promotional purposes ever, even if it was taken in a public setting, or is in the public domain, unless you have written permission. Using anyone’s image for commercial purposes violates that person’s right to publicity.
Are all Flickr images copyright free?
All images are ALL RIGHTS RESERVED unless specified by their creators as being in the Creative Commons domain.
How do people get thousands of followers on Flickr?
Do hashtags work on Flickr?
You can use # in the tag and Flickr will treat it exactly like a tag without the hashtag symbol. So “sunset” and #sunset will both be returned in a search for ‘sunset’. They will also both be returned in a search for #sunset.
Is Flickr making money?
Flickr helps thousands of people to start making money from their photos. If you have a Flickr account, you can now license your photos through Getty Images. So, when people see them, they can pay to use them, and earn you money. Flickr members can turn on a “Request to License” link on their photo pages.