Someone would like to use my photo...............

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

09/13/2004 03:19:47 PM · #1

A nice person emailed me and said:

"i saw a photo you added to the dpchallenge (//www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=84472). The photo is great! I was thinking, can I use the photo as a banner to my homepage? If so, can you send me the photo via e-mail in full quality...?"

Do you think this is a good idea or can this person use my photo for anything they want?
Thankx for any help with my dilema.My Barbados Picture

Message edited by author 2004-09-13 15:23:09.

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

09/13/2004 03:24:20 PM · #2

If it were me, I would allow it as long as I retain the rights and get a link to my photography page (if I had one).

But I'm a rookie.

just-married

Canon EOS-10D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

09/13/2004 03:25:45 PM · #3

I have made similar requests of photographers. I put their copyright in the header of the webpage as well, so their work is credited to them. With the popularity of blogs, I consider it a publication of sorts. I think they can only use the image for the specific purpose you give them permission for.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/13/2004 03:25:46 PM · #4

Rookie here too.
Would like to sell this picture on DPCPrints but cant quite figure out how yet.
Thats where i run into the problem of letting him use my picture and also trying to sell it myself.

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

09/13/2004 03:27:13 PM · #5

If you don't mind them using it, specify that it's OK for the purpose they mentioned, and ask for two things: 1) a return link back to your website (or DP portfolio), 2) credit that the image is yours (image courtesy of...)

I've had several people using my images for various purposes (usually education related) and have had no problems with the above policy.

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

09/13/2004 03:28:11 PM · #6

Originally posted by ChasSourek:

Rookie here too.
Would like to sell this picture on DPCPrints but cant quite figure out how yet.
Thats where i run into the problem of letting him use my picture and also trying to sell it myself.

Why? That could be part of the stipulation.

In the credits for the photo on the person's site, you could stipulate that they need to link to dpcprints...it's great exposure and I would definitely take it!

Message edited by author 2004-09-13 15:28:40.

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

09/13/2004 03:28:24 PM · #7

Hmmm. Seems to me that as a banner on his/her homepage they do not need the "full quality" copy. I would let them have the lower quality shot to use on-line and ask for the reference. Unless you have copyrighted your shots I'm not sure you can stop them from using the one already posted. But then again I'm just a rookie also.

aerogurl

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR

09/13/2004 03:29:02 PM · #8

Its the same as buying or downloading stock photography, once you let them have the image, its pretty much theirs. I would see your options as, you can let them have it free, you can ask for payment and you can write up a little contract about where and how your image is to be used and have them fax you a signed copy, or since they need a banner you can ask them for the measurments of the banner and make it yourself with your signature and ask for a link. Its entirely up to you, but remember, once they have the full high res image with no contract, they can do with it as they please and make whatever money off it they want.

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

09/13/2004 03:29:19 PM · #9

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

Good point, for the banner they don't need full size high quality. Are they using it as the background for their site?

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/13/2004 03:31:32 PM · #10

Oooh, I missed in the original message that they wanted a high-res version of the image. For web use, they'd have no need for anything more than a 72dpi quality copy. Good advice from other responders in this thread.

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

09/13/2004 03:35:51 PM · #11

I don't understand why they need a "full quality" image file to use it for a banner? On the other hand, if you say no they, could just copy the 640x480 version from your portfolio and make a banner from that. Try to find a middle ground compromise. Maybe credit with a link to your DPCPrints. It's a nice shot and may sell a few copies for you.

Jeileen

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

09/13/2004 03:35:57 PM · #12

I can see why someone would ask to use this photo... It is really nice. As far as the legalities of letting someone use the picture, I am not sure. Generally, you know anyone can technically copy your photo whenever you make it available, as we do on this site. However, I do believe that is ethically incorrect. In other words, I do believe it is not only correct but admirable that this individual asked to use your picture. I would imagine that you could somehow emboss your signature on it and/or sell it to the individual. As an individual, I would probably emboss my signature and be honored that someone admires it enough to ask to use it. I do believe you may find it useful to look up the copyright rules I believe dpchallenge has posted as well as general information pertaining to copyrighting your pictures.

09/13/2004 03:56:02 PM · #13

I do think it is admirable that they asked to use it rather than just taking it BUT, why would they need a full quality picture.
If they coppied it they could use it but only at hi-res can you make a GOOD quality print.
Thats what i wonder.

Message edited by author 2004-09-13 16:00:41.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/13/2004 04:12:42 PM · #14

Thanx to everyone for their helpfull comments.

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

09/13/2004 05:00:01 PM · #15

I thinks its all be said above but I doubt they would be happy with your signature on their (paid for or otherwise) site banner. Maybe they requested a high res image to crop it? or even to add to a brochure?

If you have not sold before I'd be inclined to simply ask for credit for supplying the image with a link to your site (or dpcprints). I doubt people would pay more than Â£50 for a banner??? and if they are successful in their venture you may well get more from it via a link back to you.

Excellent shot btw :)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

09/14/2004 12:33:53 AM · #16

Thank you!

Spitfire

Canon EOS-20D

09/14/2004 12:46:43 AM · #17

emmbed a unique watermark in the picture, write a little terms of use contract then if your shot turns up anywhere you have a recourse.

Also don't give them the full picture maybe 1024x??? or something so they can work from it as this gives leeway to crop ect, and isn't much use off the web.

jadin

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

09/14/2004 01:09:30 AM · #18

heh no kidding, can i use the photo on my website? while I print a copy for my wall?

;)

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

09/15/2004 06:48:52 PM · #19

Thanx everyone and i did get my DPC prints up
My DPC Prints

siggi

Canon EOS-10D

09/15/2004 08:00:31 PM · #20

made a summary of the other responses and added some of my own thoughts.

1. For a banner they dont need the high res copy.
2. Make them sign a contract.
3. Check out the site they want to use it on.
4. if its a commercial site ask for a payment $100-$250 for one year depending on the quality of the picture they want and make them sign a contract.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

09/16/2004 04:21:25 PM · #21

I responded back to the guy and havent heard back from him.
I told him i would like to see the site and discuss what we can do....
I would like the exposure so i hope i hear back from him.

My" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">//chassourek.dpcprints.com/[url=//chassourek.dpcprints.com/]My DPC prints

RHoldenSr

Canon EOS-5D

09/16/2004 06:00:53 PM · #22

One of the new registered DPC users wrote to me and asked to use some of my prints for a college paper (Black & White). I downloaded a one time use contract and modified it to fit my needs. Worked out well I think.

These are some of the shots: