License York Adventures photography.
Last updated: November 2026
Every photograph in the York Adventures gallery is the original work of Michael York and is protected by copyright. If you’d like to use an image — in a publication, on a website, or in a marketing campaign — we’re glad to license it. This page explains the options and how to request one.
Photos taken at Xcaret parks and hotels, or at archaeological sites such as Tulum, appear on this site for editorial use only. They aren’t available to license or as prints.
All images are copyrighted
All gallery photography is © York Adventures / Michael York, all rights reserved. Public gallery images are watermarked, and reproducing, downloading, copying, or redistributing any image without a license is not permitted. A paid license grants you a specific, agreed-upon right to use the work. When you license an image, you receive a clean, high-resolution file without a watermark, delivered once the license is agreed and paid.
Personal vs. commercial use
The right license depends on how you intend to use the image:
- Personal use. Display in your home or a private, non-commercial setting. Email us for a personal-use license.
- Editorial use. Use in news, blogs, articles, books, or educational contexts that are non-advertising in nature, with appropriate credit.
- Commercial use. Use in advertising, marketing, product packaging, websites, or any context that promotes a business or generates revenue. Commercial licenses are scoped to your specific usage, duration, and reach.
How to request a license
Email hello@yorkadventures.com with the following so we can prepare an accurate quote:
- The image(s) you want — a link or the title from the gallery is perfect.
- How you’ll use it — editorial, commercial, or personal.
- Where it will appear, the audience or print run, and the duration of use.
- Any size or file-format requirements and your deadline.
Turnaround
We typically respond to licensing enquiries within 2–3 business days with a quote and terms. Once a license is agreed and payment is received, the high-resolution file is delivered promptly — usually the same or next business day.
Contact
For all licensing requests, rights questions, or custom arrangements, email hello@yorkadventures.com. Usage terms are also covered in our Terms of Service.