Order image from freelancer I am writing a journal paper. In order to illustrate my work, I need to include an image of the whole system that I have built. The problem is that I am not very talented to make good images, so I would like to hire a freelancer to create a professional image. My questions are:


Is it allowed to add an image that was not done by me?
Is it ethical?
If yes, what kind of contract I need to sign with the freelancer so that all the rights belong to me after the payment?


Many thanks.
In order:

1) Yes, if you paid for it or referenced it

2) Yes, if you paid for it or referenced it

3) your contract should say something like "copyright or all rights pass to client", BUT that may be a question for the Law stack...

Many images on many documents papers etc are done by professional artists for exactly that reason. They like / want the work as well...