Media Centre

Photo reproduction fees

student use | low resolution use | high resolution use | special reproduction | conditions

Student use

If you are a student researching environment issues, you can reproduce a low resolution image for no charge providing:

1. you ask us for permission for reproduction
2. the use is within a report or presentation submitted for assessment only and is not made available for sale or published in more than 10 copies.
3. you can download the photograph from this web site and no library search is required*.
4. the Australian Heritage Photographic Library is acknowledged.

*If you require us to search the collection for particular subjects and provide low resolution scans, library search time can be purchased at $40 per hour.

Low resolution use $120

Low resolution files of photographs in the image database on this web site are generally around 432 by 282 pixels in jpg format.

The cost of using low resolution images downloaded from the photographic library for use on a web site or another screen based presentation is $120. This allows you to use the photograph indefinitely on one screen. You must specify the URL of the specific file in the reproduction request. Any changes to the specific URL in the future will incur further charges.

High resolution use $160

The cost of single time use of photographs for reproduction in displays or printed publications is $160. This includes standard library search (1 hour), high resolution scan to your specification, CD and postage.

Additional library search time can be purchased at $40 per hour.

Special reproduction

Prints or duplicate colour transparencies for slide talks will be charged at cost plus $40. These cannot be used for commercial purposes or for electronic or print publishing.

Conditions of use

• These charges apply to the use of images for a defined purpose, and do not imply purchase. Images are available for single time use only.
• Duplicates remain the property of the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, and must be returned promptly on completion of the stated use.
• All uses must acknowledge the photographer and the Department.

Search the photographic library.

Please use the request form for all photographic use enquiries.