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 05/27/2008 10:57:56 PM · #1
I just received this email - does it sound fishy to anyone?
What would YOU do?

Hi,

I am a researcher and came across your pic of cows on smugmug and were wondering if you would grant permission to use your pic. It would be in a book about farm animals with a humanine view point. It's in the early stages.

Thanks-
Dana

ETA: I did email her back asking for more info, and asking if I would get photo credit, but am waiting for a reply.

Message edited by author 2008-05-27 22:59:58.
 05/27/2008 11:01:12 PM · #2
I would e-mail him/her back and ask for more information. What's the number of publications, How large do they need the file to be, Do I have to do any editing to the work, Etc... Don't sign anything or even imply permissions until you decide if they are legit. If they are for real, he/she will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Good luck!!
 05/27/2008 11:04:05 PM · #3
It doesn't set off any blatant 'scam' alert alarms for me.
 05/27/2008 11:11:47 PM · #4
Just sounds like part of a company sent out to find pictures. More like a first contact email to find pics that they have permission for, then be able to give the choices to the person who makes the decisions.
 05/27/2008 11:12:03 PM · #5
'humanine" doesn't ring any bells?
 05/28/2008 12:00:58 AM · #6
well, it sounds fine to me. She has emailed me back already, saying that she will find out the size that the file needs to be, and that I will get credit, and a copy of the book. Cool!!! I never thought that someone would want to use MY photo for something like that! Sweeeeet!

:)

Thanks for your responses!!!

05/28/2008 12:04:35 AM · #7
PETA? :)
 05/28/2008 12:12:52 AM · #8
Try to get some money out of it awhile you're at it. Wouldn't hurt to make a little cash as well, right?
05/28/2008 12:18:16 AM · #9
And ask him what he means by "humanine"... ;-)
 05/28/2008 10:33:18 AM · #10
Originally posted by magenmarie:
well, it sounds fine to me. She has emailed me back already, saying that she will find out the size that the file needs to be, and that I will get credit, and a copy of the book. Cool!!! I never thought that someone would want to use MY photo for something like that! Sweeeeet!

:)

Thanks for your responses!!!


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