Commercial Image Licensing (Northern California)
Premium Northern California photography available for commercial licensing, editorial use, marketing, and print.
Summary: Northern California Scenics offers commercial image licensing for web, print, editorial, and marketing use, with photography focused on Nevada County, the Yuba River region, and the Sierra foothills.
If you’re looking for authentic Northern California scenery that doesn’t feel like generic stock, you’re in the right place.
Northern California Scenics (NCS) offers commercial image licensing for businesses, agencies, publications, visitor bureaus, and organizations that need high-quality visuals with a true sense of place. Licensing allows you to legally use professional photography in your marketing and communications while supporting original, real-world work.
Whether you need one strong hero image or a cohesive set that tells a complete story, I can help you source visuals that match your brand and your audience.
Common licensing uses
Website banners, landing pages, and brand storytelling
Social media campaigns and paid advertising
Brochures, rack cards, visitor guides, and print collateral
Editorial features, magazines, books, and publishing
Presentations, signage, and in-facility communications
Corporate marketing, annual reports, and community outreach
What you can license
NCS imagery focuses on Northern California’s most iconic and meaningful landscapes, including:
Sierra foothills and seasonal mountain light
Rivers and waterways (including the Yuba River region)
Forests, trails, and recreation scenes
Gold Country town character (Grass Valley, Nevada City, Auburn, Downieville and beyond)
Atmospheric details that communicate mood and place
How licensing works
Licensing is based on usage needs such as:
where the image will appear (web, social, print, etc.)
how long you need it (limited term vs. extended use)
how broadly it will be distributed (local, regional, national)
If you don’t know what you need yet, no problem. Tell me your use case and I’ll recommend the right option. Most requests are quoted same-day or next business day. Just contact us for a quick response.
Turnaround + Delivery
Web-ready files for digital use
Print-ready files available on request
Clear licensing certificate available if needed
Need help choosing images?
If you’re building a campaign, a destination guide, an office installation, or a cohesive brand feel, I can provide a curated set so you’re not guessing.
Service Links
Northern California Scenics (NCS) offers fine art prints, digital image packs, and commercial image licensing for Northern California photography, including Nevada County, Grass Valley, Nevada City, the Yuba River region, and the Sierra foothills.
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