Frequently Asked Questions

At Biosphoto, we’re not just another image agency. Specializing in nature, biodiversity, and the environment, our strength lies in a team of experts from the fields of biology, ecology, gardening, and nature photography. This in-depth knowledge allows us to offer tailor-made support, with a carefully curated and highly relevant image selection — whether you’re a publisher, journalist, communicator, or a professional working to protect the natural world.

Need advice or a specific image request? We’re here to help.

Our collection currently includes nearly 1.5 million images available for browsing directly on our site, and it’s constantly growing thanks to our photographers. In addition, we have access to an extensive network of partner collections, some of which are not always publicly accessible online.

If you need help with a specific search or personalized assistance, don’t hesitate to send us a request — we’re here to help!

Can’t find exactly the images you’re looking for on our website? Our team of scientific photo researchers is available to assist you with customized image searches — free of charge — based on your specific needs (species, behaviors, natural habitats, geographical locations, etc.).

Whether it’s for a publication, exhibition, documentary, or digital project, we’ll help you find the most relevant and high-quality visuals tailored to your subject.

Don’t hesitate to reach out by filling out our request form. We’ll get back to you quickly with a curated selection.

As a registered professional, you benefit from many advantages:
• Access to our images without watermark, in low or high resolution.
• Zoom in on images to examine details.
• Ability to create up to 400 lightboxes (albums) to organize and share your selections.
• Automatic saving of your last search, allowing you to easily resume your work over several days.
• Batch download of lightboxes, in high or low resolution depending on your needs.
• Direct and privileged contact with our sales team, who will support you with your project from the moment you register.

Once your account has been created, a member of our team will contact you shortly to finalise your registration and guide you through the use of our services.

All images available on the Biosphoto website are protected by copyright. Their use, regardless of context (press, publishing, audiovisual, website, exhibition, institutional or commercial communication, social media, etc.), requires prior authorization as well as payment of the applicable usage rights.

Whether you are a publisher, journalist, filmmaker, teacher, communications professional, or web specialist, we invite you to contact us for a personalized quote tailored to your project and distribution channels.

To submit a request, please use our online form or get in touch with our team directly. We will assist you in selecting the right visuals and handling the image licensing process.

Images on Biosphoto are offered under Rights Managed licenses, meaning each usage is unique and regulated. The license scope depends on various factors such as the medium, image size and placement, duration of use, geographic territory, and more.

For a free, personalized quote, click here.

Our image pricing depends on how you intend to use the images. It is calculated based on several factors including the medium, image size and placement, duration of use, geographic territory, and more.

For a free, personalized quote, click here.

Picrights is an independent company responsible for identifying unauthorised use of images to which we hold the rights. If you have been contacted by Picrights, it is at their initiative, on the basis of their findings. We invite you to contact them directly to provide them with proof of your right of use, if necessary, or to rectify the situation.

Anyone of legal age, whether an amateur or professional photographer, passionate about nature, wildlife, flora, the environment, or gardening, can apply to join the Biosphoto photographers team. A strong and representative portfolio of your work is essential.

We are looking for sincere, committed, and authentic perspectives that demonstrate a true sensitivity to the living world and solid technical skills in nature photography.

If you wish to submit your portfolio and become part of our specialized image bank, click here.

We are looking for authentic photographs, not generated by artificial intelligence, that are technically well-executed and respectful of the natural world. We value images with a documentary, scientific, artistic, or poetic approach, as long as they accurately and thoughtfully showcase biodiversity.

Our editorial focus includes a wide range of subjects related to nature photography, wildlife images, flora, landscapes, gardens, environmental issues, and natural-inspired decoration. We especially appreciate original and sensitive work that offers a personal perspective on the living world.

If you would like to join our agency and submit your images, click here to submit your portfolio.

At Biosphoto, we value long-term partnerships with photographers specializing in nature, environment, and biodiversity. We give preference to exclusive representation of images, but we also accept content represented by other photo agencies, provided you hold the exclusive rights to the photographs submitted.

It is essential to inform us of any existing collaborations with other agencies to avoid any distribution or rights conflicts.

You remain free to withdraw your images from our collection at any time upon written request, with no commitment to a fixed term. Each sale or license granted by our agency is remunerated according to the terms defined in the contributor agreement.

If you would like to submit your work, you can send us your portfolio here. Our editorial team will review your submission and get back to you.