Would you give out challenge originals (hi-res)?

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/19/2007 09:51:36 AM · #1

Well done! Your image is superb and you just got a ribbon. Would you send out the original to another user if requested, say, for a poster print for his living room?

To start it off... I would, and I would be proud.

I'd like to know what others think

Harry

Tygerr

Nikon D7000

01/19/2007 09:55:11 AM · #2

Isn't that what DPC Prints is for?

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/19/2007 09:59:33 AM · #3

Yes, but not all photos are available, of those available not all can be printed at 20'x30', as well as the cost is higher. Also, I would feel better sharing my photos than selling them.

nsoroma79

Nikon Coolpix P7000

01/19/2007 10:13:37 AM · #4

So, why not get their info from them and have it printed youself? You could mail it to them and they would have it! :)

There are several prints I would love to have off of here... but DPC Prints doesn't have MEtallic paper.... so I will either wait til they offer it, or just admire them from here.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

01/19/2007 10:18:26 AM · #5

I'm just saying that as an amateur I wouldn't mind sharing my photos. And if I was a pro, then I wouldn't count on DPCPrints for income. I was under the impression that DPC was a hobby for everyone involved.

SandyP

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM

01/19/2007 10:28:10 AM · #6

Well. .for me personally, I don't have any problem sharing my photos and giving them to people for free -- but I like to be the one who prints them because I don't want someone taking my original and having it printed at a sub-standard printer, i.e. in-house at Wal-Mart because every print I've ever gotten at Wal-Mart is an awful yellow color -- or Walgreens who all-too often gives you prints that aren't straight on the page. I'm picky about making sure that at least if my work is out there, it looks as good as it possibly can look -- free or not. That's why I would never do a wedding and just give someone a CD and let them print the pictures themselves. The lab you use makes a huge difference in the quality of the finished product.

Message edited by author 2007-01-19 10:30:19.

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

01/19/2007 10:34:13 AM · #7

I'd say it depends on who it is. Someone you trust? Or just someone random? Sharing for free is, of course, perfectly fine. You just don't want that person to start selling it.

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

01/19/2007 11:15:52 AM · #8

Anyone else?

chip_k

Canon EOS-20D

01/19/2007 11:30:03 AM · #9

I think it would be pretty rude to ask that question in the first place. I'd ALWAYS, ALWAYS offer to pay and if they decide to give it away, then great.

It's like asking, "Can you give me 20 bucks? It's not a big deal, it's just 20 bucks."

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

01/19/2007 11:32:28 AM · #10

What levy413 says is the biggest problem with most here. They will give a photo for free, but there is a nagging doubt as to whether the person who requested it will use it solely for the purpose stated.

Some of the photos from challenges have gone on to become big sellers. Many have won competitions involving prize money, so there is always the possibility that your free photo could net someone a tidy profit. If you are comfortable giving away your photos, then do so in the knowledge that you have made someone happy by having a great print for their wall.

It is one of those topic where there is no right or wrong answer. It is personal choice.

Message edited by author 2007-01-19 11:33:12.

Jason_Cross