Do you have questions?
The Spaarnestad Photo Foundation will stop its activities on April 1, 2024. The board is forced to do this due to a number of developments that have affected/undermined the conditions of existence of the Foundation. The most important change for you, however, is that the Spaarnestad Photo Foundation will permanently cease its activities concerning the commercial exploitation of image rights to photos. Information about the photo collection (photo historical information, making scans and prints, information about photos and their history) will no longer be provided by Spaarnestad Photo. Below you will find an overview of the most frequently asked questions.
Can I still order images from the Spaarnestad photo collection or other photo collections in the Dutch National Archives?
You can use the Spaarnestad Photo image bank until March 15, 2024. You can then use the image bank of the Dutch National Archives (www.nationaalarchief.nl) or email info@nationaalarchief.nl for questions about the photo collections.
I am a fellow institution and have a question about the use of photo material to which Spaarnestad Photo represents the rights.
Spaarnestad Photo will answer your questions until March 15, 2024. You can then contact the Dutch National Archives about this via email info@nationaalarchief.nl.
I have previously ordered images for a fee. Can I use this image again?
Until March 15, 2024, Spaarnestad Photo will answer your questions about usage rights or reuse. You can then contact the Dutch National Archives about this via email info@nationaalarchief.nl.
Can I order scans from the photo collections of the Dutch National Archives?
Yes, all open data images can be downloaded for free from the Dutch National Archives image bank (www.nationaalarchief.nl). If the image is visible but not freely downloadable, please contact the Dutch National Archives by email info@nationaalarchief.nl.
I have received a quote from Spaarnestad Photo in the past. Can I still use that?
Until March 15, 2024, Spaarnestad Photo will answer your questions about usage rights or reuse. You can then contact the National Archives about this via email info@nationaalarchief.nl.
I am a copyright holder or heir and have questions about these copyrights regarding the material in the photo collection of the Dutch National Archives. Where can I go with my questions?
Spaarnestad Photo will answer your questions until March 15, 2024. You can then contact the National Archives about this via email info@nationaalarchief.nl.
We recommend that copyright holders or heirs whose material is in the photo collections of the Dutch National Archives contact Pictoright (https://pictoright.nl). Pictoright is an organization that helps visual creators such as photographers to claim the collective compensation to which they are entitled. In addition, they can instruct Pictoright to protect their rights and collect fees for the use of their work.
I have information about an image or a photographer. Who can I pass this on to?
Spaarnestad Photo will answer your questions until March 15, 2024. You can then contact the National Archives about this via email info@nationaalarchief.nl.
I want to know more about a photographer and/or photo agency. Can I contact you?
Spaarnestad Photo will answer your questions until March 15, 2024. You can then contact the National Archives about this via email info@nationaalarchief.nl
I am doing research and would like to view the photo collection.
Until March 15, 2024 Spaarnestad Photo will answer your questions via info@spaarnestadphoto.nl . You can then contact the National Archives about this via email info@nationaalarchief.nl.
I own photos myself. Who do I contact to donate?
You can contact the National Archives about this by email info@nationaalarchief.nl.