Photography Consultancy
On-demand, agent-level support for photographers and the brands that commission them.
Shaped by more than three decades in professional photography, our consultancy brings clarity, fairness and structure to the decisions that carry the most weight: what a commission is worth, what a licence should cover, and how the work is actually produced.
It isn't a subscription. It's flexible, experienced support, available exactly when it's needed and priced against the piece of work in front of you.
For photographers, that means agent-level backing on the commercial side of a commission, with no retainer and no loss of independence. You keep the client relationship. We help you hold the ground underneath it.
For organisations, it means clearer commissioning: fee structures that are fair and defensible internally, licensing that covers the use you will actually make, and budgets that survive contact with the schedule.
“When a client of mine wanted to renew their license Pam was quick to work on the new fee and terms, securing a great deal for me and keeping my client happy. I'll always go back for more advice on estimating and re-licensing, and I certainly always recommend Pam to fellow photographers.”
Remy Whiting, Photographer
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Behind the advice
Every picture here came out of a commission we estimated, licensed and produced. That is where the advice comes from.
Frequently asked
- Who owns the copyright in a commissioned photograph?
- In the UK the photographer owns copyright by default, even when a client has paid for the shoot. What the client receives is a licence. Copyright can be assigned, but it must be in writing and is usually more expensive than a licence broad enough to cover every real use.
- What does a usage licence need to specify?
- Three things: purpose (internal, editorial, advertising, packaging, out-of-home), territory (which countries, and whether global intranet use is included), and term. A licence missing any of the three will be read narrowly at exactly the moment it matters.
- How should a photographer price a commission?
- Against the brief, not against a day rate. Time is one line; usage, production and any assisting or post-production are separate ones. The most common way to undersell work is to quote a fee that quietly absorbs a licence the client will use for years.
- Is this a retainer or an agency agreement?
- Neither. Support is available when it is needed: reviewing an estimate, checking a contract, negotiating a re-licence. No retainer, and no loss of independence.