Contributing to a book

[nick_baker]

<p>I was asked to contribute a couple of photographs to a book (about butterflies). I would be grateful for advice as to what I should expect or ask for. Of course I would expect my images to be attributed. I suspect payment is not an option. Will I be assigning copyright to the book authors or publishers? Can I retain use of my included images, or possibly for non-commercial purposes? Any other advice?<br>

thank you all.</p>

[Charles_Webster]

<p>You should license the images to the publisher for the use only in this print run of this book. You should specify that you retain the copyright and all other rights not specified in the license.<br>

Do not under any circumstances (maybe other than a huge monetary payment) assign the copyright to anyone.<br>

Check out the ASMP publication "Business Practices for Professional Photography" for info on licensing.<br>

Oh, and you should ask for money. You might even get paid, you won't know unless you ask.</p>

 

[nick_baker]

<p>Thank you Charles, that's very helpful. I'll look that up.</p>