How do I obtain permission to use Photoshare?
Anyone designing materials for non-profit, educational use promoting international health and development is welcome to search the Photoshare image database and submit a request at any time. You are not required to register as a Photoshare user. Please keep in mind that requests are screened on an individual basis to ensure compliance with Photoshare Terms of Use. Permission to use photos is based not only on your non-profit, educational mission, but also on how you intend to use specific photos in specific materials, with respect to principles of editorial photography. To submit a request, please use our on-line request form (i.e. “photo basket”). However, feel free to send us an email or call 410-659-6280 to follow up on your submitted request with additional information, a copy of your draft document, or questions. If your request is denied, we will do our best to identify alternative, appropriate photo choices. In some cases, we may ask you to incorporate original captions and/or a