How we recovered 12,000 archive images on glass plates
The Oldskoolimages team worked for six months on the restoration and digitization of a batch of 12,000 negatives on glass plates from a Buenos Aires studio from the 1950s. The material includes graphic campaigns for brands of household appliances, automobiles, and beverages that defined the aesthetics of the era. High-resolution scanning techniques with manual color correction were applied to preserve the original tones. The result is a unique collection now available for commercial licenses on our B2B portal.
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Advertising agencies face the challenge of obtaining archive images with clear copyright for campaigns deployed across television, print, and digital. In this guide, we detail the types of licenses we offer at Oldskoolimages: from basic packages of 50 downloads to unlimited annual agreements for large media corporations. We explain the clauses of territoriality, duration, and exclusivity, as well as the billing procedures and delivery of files in maximum resolution. An indispensable resource for art directors and producers.
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We analyze three recent campaigns by Argentine brands that used images from our photographic archive to build nostalgic visual narratives. A Mendoza winery used portraits from the 1960s for its premium wine line; a sportswear brand combined photos of athletes from the 1970s with contemporary typography; and a telecommunications company rescued illustrations of rotary dial phones for a loyalty campaign. In each case, we detail the image selection process, license negotiation, and impact on brand perception.
Read articleClear answers about licenses, searching, and downloading archive images.
The following clauses govern the acquisition of licenses for stock images at Oldskoolimages. By accessing the B2B portal and downloading any content, the client accepts these terms in their entirety.
The images and photographs available in the archive are licensed for commercial use in advertising, print media, digital platforms, and audiovisual productions. The resale, redistribution, or transfer of raw digital files without written authorization from Oldskoolimages is expressly prohibited.
Each license is granted for a specific territory (Argentine Republic or Southern Cone region) and for a determined period, according to the contracted plan. The validity begins on the date of download of the first file. Use outside the territory or after expiration will require renewal or extension.
The use of images in contexts involving defamation, pornography, incitement to hatred, tobacco products, alcohol, or any illegal activity is not permitted. The extraction of metadata, manipulation that alters the original meaning of the work, or the application of watermarks other than those of Oldskoolimages is also not authorized.
Oldskoolimages guarantees that it holds the copyright to all images in the archive or has the necessary authorizations for their licensing. The client assumes the responsibility of verifying that the intended use does not infringe the rights of third parties (trademarks, individuals, properties). No implied warranties are granted beyond those expressly established.
Breach of any of these clauses will entitle Oldskoolimages to terminate the license immediately, without prejudice to claiming corresponding damages. The validity of the agreement is governed by the contract date and the specific conditions of the chosen plan.
For inquiries about these conditions, contact our legal team via info@oldskoolimages.com.