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Someone just asked me if one of their sponsors could use a photograph I took of them. I've never had such a request before, what's the legal implications of saying "yes, fire away and use it."?

I'm happy to help this person get exposure so not worried about money (I don't imagine a single photo is going to make me rich) so long as I don't lose the rights to my own work.

In reply to Ciro:
You will retain the rights, but make this explicit if needs be.

It's worth stipulating usage to them, ie whether you're allowing them to use it as a one off only, or in perpetuity, Europe wide/Worldwide etc, in print/web use, or both. Ask for a byline if you want one, they may not credit you otherwise.

It's still your photo at the end of the day unless you say otherwise.

In reply to Tom Last:

Cool, thanks