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Re: Exposure-only photograph requests?

Chris,

It has been my experience that more and more small publications, especially anything web-based are looking for free images. I was just contacted by someone from the USDA that wanted to use images for free. When I explained that i was a freelancer and needed to make a living too, he politely "moved on."

It's always been hard for photographers, and I guess writers and designers as well, to get respect for what they do. More and more so as the technology is readily available, as if that were the issue. If we're lucky we get a few good clients that appreciate our talents, (usually after trying it themselves.) For the reason you've mentioned I've stopped pursuing the stock market, but still occasionally sell a few images here and there for anywhere between $75 and $250 depending on usage. I've yet to find anyone actually steal anything off my site for commercial use.

Regards,

Scott Vlaun,
Editor, Seeds of Change eNewsletter
editor@seedsofchange.com


On Tuesday, October 1, 2002, at 02:17 PM, Christopher P. Lindsey wrote:

I'm hoping that some of the photographers on this list who have worked
with magazines might have some input on this subject.

Lately I've been getting lots and lots of requests from publishers to
use photographs from the hort.net image gallery in their magazines.
These are coming in on the order of two to three per day.

When I ask about rates and what rights they want, I'm almost always told
that these are 'exposure-only'. In other words, they won't pay me, but
they'll print the photo with my name tagged alongside.

Is this customary? I worry that professional photgraphers are "going out
of style". Publications seem to be searching the Web for pictures taken
by amateurs in the hopes that the owner will be so thrilled with the
thought of being published that they'll supply material for free.

Fortunately, I'm not a professional photographer. I have other income
sources, so I don't have to worry about this hurting my business. I
know that many of you aren't in that position. Of course, I don't
mind making a little money off my work either.

So... Have the pros out there seen this hurt your business? Any
tips on getting the photos published? When I mention pay they usually
just move on. Heck, you'd think I'd at least get a free magazine
subscription. :)

Thanks,

Chris (who's getting so frustrated with people stealing the photos and
always asking to use them that he's about ready to pull the site)

http://www.hort.net/gallery/ 3036 online plant photos and growing!
http://www.hort.net/gallery/date/2002-09-22/ The latest additions
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