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High-Quality Photo Licensing

Browse our collection of award-winning photojournalism to bring your stories to life.

Delight audiences with news photography taken by award-winning photographers and photojournalists. Use our images to further expand out a story on your website, complement your marketing efforts or illustrate your news stories. The New York Times has a wide range of photos available for licensing, which cover historic moments and travel.

 

Types of Photography

Editorial Photography

This kind of photography is used to convey a story. These may run alongside newspaper articles to help illustrate the text.

Commercial Photography

Commercial photography helps brands communicate their message with consumers. These kinds of photos can be found across marketing materials.

Travel Photography

Travel photography is used to document different areas around the world, including historical sites, landmarks and geography.

Photojournalism

This kind of photography is a type of journalism that uses the art of photography to convey a story. 
Frequently Asked Questions About Photo Licensing

What is photo licensing?

A photo license is a contract that gives a licensee permissions to reuse or republish images according to the terms outlined in the agreement. Rights may include reusing images in magazines, websites, newspapers or marketing collateral such as landing pages, blogs, newsletters and whitepapers. 

How do you buy photos for commercial or editorial use?

In order to use photos for commercial or editorial purposes, you must get in touch with the copyright holder. Depending on the photo, this could be different from the photographer. Alternatively, your team can take advantage of an all-encompassing license, which features a vast amount of images at your disposal.

What rights and permissions are available?

You can license a package of photos for one-time use or as a content feed that can be incorporated into your content strategy on an ongoing basis. Rights are available for use in print publications, websites, newsletters, intranets and more. 
Photos Collections Available for Licensing
The New York Times Photo Service

The New York Times Photo Service

Photojournalism from The New York Times speaks to the world, transcending language to reveal truth in its most undeniable form. From visceral reportage on conflicts abroad to compelling portraiture of newsmakers – witness life through the lens of our photographers. 
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The New York Times Photo Archives

The New York Times Photo Archives

Explore history’s most pivotal moments and get an up-close look at the influential events and figures that have defined our age. Provide audiences exclusive access to thousands of iconic images and award-winning photojournalism from the photo archives of The New York Times.
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Photography by Category
News Photography

News Photography

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Portrait Photography

Portrait Photography

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Obituary Photography

Obituary Photography

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Popular Photos for Licensing
The Champion Who Picked a Date to Die

The Champion Who Picked a Date to Die

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Underground Lives: The Sunless World of Immigrants in Queens

Underground Lives: The Sunless World of Immigrants in Queens

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Hong Kong Police Quash Protests

Hong Kong Police Quash Protests

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The Real Dog Moms of New York City

The Real Dog Moms of New York City

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From newsworthy events to historic moments and travel photography, NYTLicensing offers a wide variety of images to elevate your content strategy. 
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