Bobby Shakes

Original photography  ·  LICENSING

License the Work

Thirty years of firsthand reggae, dancehall and soca photography — shot from the pit, not pulled from a wire. Available for editorial, commercial and artist use, and as signed archival prints.

Every image on bobbyshakes.com is original work, photographed by Bobby Shakes (guest photographers credited on their own frames) and carries embedded copyright. If you've found a photograph you'd like to use, licensing is simple and direct. Rates below are starting points; final pricing depends on usage, territory, duration and exclusivity.

Editorial & Press

from $200 / image

News, magazines, blogs, books and documentary use — reporting on the artist, show or scene.

  • Web or print article use
  • One-time, single-territory
  • Photo credit required

Commercial & Advertising

from $950 / image

Brand campaigns, promotions, packaging and paid media where the image sells or promotes.

  • Advertising & marketing use
  • Scoped by reach & duration
  • Exclusivity available

Artist & Label Usage

from $350 / image

For the artists and labels in the frame — socials, press kits, covers, tour and release promo.

  • Social & promotional use
  • Release & tour artwork
  • Multi-image rates available

Signed Prints

from $125 / print

Museum-quality archival prints, signed and numbered — for collectors, venues and homes.

  • Archival paper & inks
  • Signed & numbered
  • Multiple sizes

How to license

  1. Find the photograph you want on bobbyshakes.com and copy its page or image link.
  2. Email bobby@bobbyshakes.com with the link, how you'd like to use it, and where it'll run.
  3. You'll get a quote and a simple license covering your exact use.
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All images © Bobby Shakes / Bobby Shakes Photography. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction or resale is prohibited. Guest photographers retain rights to their own credited work.