am very upset about this and i dont know if im over reacting..
My cousin got married last week and they hired a photographer to do there wedding and im getting into doing that so they allowed me to take pictures too. Well they really loved my pictures. My aunt bought 5 greeting cards from me for thank you cards to a few ppl in the wedding and i printed off 5 of the pictures i took and made that out of the greeting card. Well the bride now is going to make 50 thank you cards using one of the pictures i took and is doing them herself.
Now i think she should have asked me to do it as i would have done it at cost as she was told that OR at least she could do is put my stamp on the back of the card. SINCE it was MY PICTURE and she will be using the same cards i use to do my Gretting cards that i sell.
Is it to much to ask her for me to do it and put my stamp on the back or even let her do it but put my stamp on the back or nothing at all?
thanks,
upset and maybe over reacting???
2006-08-27 03:07:32 · 19 answers · asked by a b 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Overreacting. Be proud that she thought the picture you took was nice enough to go on the cards.
2006-08-27 03:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by pamela_d_99 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would take it as a compliment and I'm sure thru word of mouth other people will learn of your talent.
Since you gave her the picture, the couple is free to do what they want with it. Remember they allowed you to take pictures, they didn't hire you as their photographer. Many people take pics at weddings, and anyone could have provided the couple with a similar pic that could have been used for the cards.
You can always ask her about the stamp, which shouldn't be a big deal to either of you guys.
2006-08-27 10:13:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not ask her if you could put your stamp on the back, as it is one of the pics you took? Tell her that you are flattered that she loves the pic enough to use it for her cards, but that as a professional photographer, you do need to have your name on it as the photographer. I'm sure that she would understand. I wouldn't make a fuss about her doing the cards herself, she may think it's about money, and you don't want to start that type of an arguement in the family.
2006-08-27 10:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not over reacting. This is a matter of business. Ask her to put your stamp on the back of the cards she make. This will help you with your business.
And chalk this up to a learning experience. Your next photo shoot be sure to have them sign that these are your photos and can not be reproduced without your written permission. This is for anybody relative or otherwise. There should be some legal terms around you can use.
2006-08-27 10:18:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly? I would have been a bit hurt. I think I would have had to ring her and say "I'm so glad you liked my picture. It would be a great opportunity for me to promote doing what I love, and you do look great in my picture. Can I do your cards for you and put my stamp on the back?" No harm in that. Also, you don't want to make money out of her, just use the opportunity. Don't get hurt, just front it.
2006-08-27 10:15:35 · answer #5 · answered by Empea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is your work and you are trying to establish yourself so yes you have a right to be upset. And yes at the very least put your stamp on the back of these pictures.
2006-08-27 10:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by cyndi_035 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be upset too since you are starting out. I would tell her how you feel about it and ask her to at least put your stamp on the back. It is the least she can do. Better to tell her how you feel or you may just add up resentment towards her as time goes by. Good luck. I am pulling for you.
2006-08-27 10:12:57 · answer #7 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you're over-reacting... Speaking of family... they'll be the first to take advantage of your skills... I went to college for PC repair and crap like that... Now I am the family PC support guy. Nobody wants to pay me for my knowledge and skills. At the very minimum you deserve to have your business name imprinted on every card she sends out. Other photo companies would... and it would break some kind of copyright for their customers to copy the photos themselves. I say credit should be given where credit is due. And don't feel like they did you a big favor by "letting" you take pictures. If you did as good of a job as the other photographer then you deserve your due. Family... give 'em an inch and they'll take a mile.
2006-08-28 02:30:32 · answer #8 · answered by atheist_2_u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain to the bride that you need to make a living, and that pictures you take are part of that. Just because you are cousins doesn't mean that she can disregard your professionalism. The images that you captured are YOURS by law, and if she uses them without your permission she will be committing theft. Tell her that you don't expect monetary remuneration, but your business stamp MUST accompany your images. Anything else is unacceptable. (Then get ready to explain to your mum and dad why you are alienating part of the family. Because they will hear about it!)
2006-08-27 10:18:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, what they're doing is an infringement over your copyright of the picture. It's totally illegal and if you can prove the pictures are yours, you can literally sue them and win. You have every right to be upset because they have stolen from you and there are no two ways about it. You are not over reacting but feeling the victim, which you are. Go for it.
2006-08-27 10:47:34 · answer #10 · answered by heyrobo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she was just so busy with the wedding she wasn't thinking! Ask her to put your stamp on the photo so you can get more business from word of mouth!
2006-08-27 10:14:28 · answer #11 · answered by lrpry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋