How to Purchase Images on this Site

The Pho-Arts Visual Images & Design stock collection is designed to make it easy to search thousands of images of nature, wildlife, people, places, bookmarks, postcards and creative images. We serve the needs of professional art buyers who want to license images for commercial, editorial, or institutional use. Anyone interested in ordering prints can also use the collection.

 Terms & Conditions

All images on this website are protected by copyright. Any use or distribution of any images from this site without a license is strictly prohibited. Click here for more details.

 Searching

You can browse the image collection by category or by entering keywords in the search box. The scope of your search results is determined by your selection of keywords, the more keywords you use, the more targeted your results will be. Use fewer words to see a larger set of images or more words to narrow your choices.

 We have embedded keywords into all the image collections to respond to more selected searches. If you don't get the results you desire, try the advanced search option.

 How to order prints

Chose a product type and quantity of each image you want to order from the drop down arrow either in the detail viewing screen or from your lightbox. Send to your cart, and continue shopping or click to "check out" and log in or register if you have not already done so in order to complete your order. Any applicable taxes will be applied in your final order.

How to License Images on this site

Pricing

 To provide a quote for image usage, we will need to know:

How will the image be used? For example: book, magazine, brochure, website, video, etc.
In what industry will the image be used?
What is the distribution area? For example: local, regional, national, worldwide
How many copies of a publication will be produced?
What is the duration of the usage?
 

Your Lightbox

Lightbox is your saved collection of images, which can hold up to 50 selections. If you wish to license images in your Lightbox, please click "Send Lightbox" and provide your contact information when prompted.

 The Shopping Cart

The shopping cart displays your order details, if you wish to delete an image from your order before proceeding to checkout, simply hit the remove link "X" on the right side.

 Checking Out

You will need to login to checkout your order. If you are new to the site please complete the registration form to create a username and password. This information is stored, so that you can return to the site to make future purchases and allow us to review your orders.

 Method of Payment

We utilize PayPal for purchases made on this site, all payments are in canadian dollars.

 If you do not want to use our online ordering system, we are available to take orders by phone or email. You'll find our e-mail address or phone number under CONTACT US.

 My Account

This page shows your order history and also allows you to update your profile.

Rights

A standard image license covers one-time, non-exclusive use for print or electronic publication. However, if the image is used initially in a brochure and is later needed for a magazine ad, for example, a new license is required. If exclusive use of an image is needed, please contact us.

 Delivery

Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery of prints, faster delivery is available at an extra shipping cost.  Please contact us for details for faster shipping.

 Questions?

Please see our contact  section to get contact information.

 Product Return Policy

 If your order is delivered damaged, it is your responsibility to contact the shipper. IMPORTANT: Save all packing materials. Failure to do so can cause the shipper to deny your claim.