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License & Use Cases
Our images are licensed for editorial, educational, and institutional use. Below are real examples of how different clients have used the archive — from textbooks to museum exhibitions to student projects.
Educational Publisher
High school geography textbook
A major educational publisher licensed several glacier and landscape images for a chapter on climate change in Alaska. Images appeared in print and digital editions, with accurate captions and photographer credit.
Images used: Exit Glacier series, Hubbard Glacier calving
License type: Educational Print & Digital
"The images provided exactly the visual evidence we needed to illustrate glacial retreat. Clear licensing terms made the process straightforward."
Museum Exhibition
Wilderness & Industry: Alaska in the 21st Century
A regional museum curated an exhibition on Alaska's changing landscape. Large-format prints from the Fisheries and Arctic collections were displayed alongside interpretive text. The museum received exhibition rights with extended display period.
Images used: Porcupine Caribou Herd, Sockeye Salmon Run, Harbor Dawn
License type: Museum Exhibition
"Working with AlaskaPhoto gave us access to images that told the full story—from wildlife migration to commercial fishing—with the quality we needed for large-format display."
University Student
Graduate thesis on coastal communities
A master's student in environmental studies used archive images in a thesis about Alaska coastal communities and climate adaptation. Images were licensed for academic use with attribution requirements.
Images used: Harbor Dawn, Communities & Culture collection
License type: Academic / Thesis
"The academic rate made it possible to include professional documentary images in my thesis. The metadata and captions were invaluable for citations."
Documentary Film
Public television documentary
A PBS affiliate produced a documentary on Alaska's salmon runs. The production team licensed archive stills for sequences where motion footage wasn't available, with broadcast and streaming rights.
Images used: Sockeye Salmon Run, Fisheries & Rivers collection
License type: Film / Broadcast
"The archive filled critical gaps in our visual storytelling. We appreciated the clarity on broadcast vs. streaming rights."
Conservation Organization
Refuge advocacy campaign
A conservation nonprofit licensed Arctic and caribou images for a public awareness campaign supporting refuge protection. Images appeared in print brochures, social media, and fundraising materials.
Images used: Porcupine Caribou Herd, Arctic & North Slope collection
License type: Nonprofit / Advocacy
"The images conveyed the scale and beauty of the refuge in a way that resonated with our supporters. Licensing was clear and fair."
Resolution & Download Options
| Resolution | Size | Use | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web | 1200px long edge | Web, social, presentations | Free with attribution |
| 3000px long edge | Print up to ~10×15 in | Suggested donation or license | |
| Full resolution | Original capture | Large prints, commercial | License fee |
Attribution: Required for all uses: 'Photo: [Photographer Name] / AlaskaPhoto Archive' or '[Title] © [Photographer], AlaskaPhoto Archive'.
How to cite: Each image page includes a Cite this image section with APA, MLA, Chicago, and BibTeX formats. Zotero and Mendeley can capture citations automatically via embedded COinS metadata. Use the permanent URL and citation generator on any item page for academic references. Find images and open any item for citation formats.
Pricing
Free
Web-resolution with attribution for non-commercial use
Suggested donation
Print-resolution; pay-what-you-want supports the archive
License fee
Full-resolution commercial use; contact for quote
License Types
Editorial
Newspapers, magazines, and online publications. One-time or ongoing use depending on terms.
Educational
Textbooks, curricula, e-learning, and academic publications. Print and digital options.
Institutional
Museums, libraries, research institutions. Exhibition, display, and archival use.
Film & Broadcast
Documentaries, television, and streaming. Rights vary by distribution scope.
Corporate & Nonprofit
Reports, campaigns, and internal use. Custom terms based on scope.
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