Giving permission and copyright.

04/28/2004 03:15:40 PM · #1

My son Ian is a participant in Academic Games in Michigan. His team won a state championship and recieved several second and third places. They are now in GA for the Nationals. I have taken many shots of the tournament and surroundings that I would like to give permission (for low res versions) to the National Committee to use for public relations purposes. These will be placed on their website.

My question is this. They have told me they will put whatever copyright information I wish on the site. They will also link to my email so that I can sell prints. I know I should put my copyright ON the images, but what other disclaimers should I have them put? I am thinking that somewhere I need to have the expression 'Used With Permission'. Does this need to be placed by EVERY image or once on the site?

I am SO excited to finally get my work published somewhere besides here!!!

TIA for all input!
Yours
TC

Message edited by author 2004-04-28 15:18:05.

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon

04/29/2004 11:40:32 AM · #2

No help at all?

ElGordo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

04/29/2004 11:51:04 AM · #3

Posting the photographs is always a dilemma; if you make the image large enough to appreciate the quality, then it is probably good enough for many to simply download without buying.
Putting a large "proof" or copyright tag across the image seems tawdry. I would make the images no larger than 240 pixels in any dimension, then the image is still discernible but not large enough to print well.
You might consider putting up one image that is larger to demonstrate the quality and the rest at a smaller size.

Prof_Fate

04/29/2004 12:49:19 PM · #4

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

04/29/2004 03:56:47 PM · #5

I'd put a small copyright notice as unobtrusively as possiblt on the photo itself. Then, if they will give you an active text credit as well, see if they can make it a link to a printable photo at DPC prints, so they can buy a print from you. I think if it's easily purchased at a reasonable cost, they'll be less likely to bother stealing it.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

04/30/2004 05:59:16 PM · #6

Originally posted by GeneralE:

They have offered to do this for me! Is there any word on when the password areas of DPCPrints will be ready? I have TONS of pics to process of other peoples children. I do not feel real comfortable putting these in the open area of the print site though...

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

04/30/2004 06:11:57 PM · #7

Originally posted by TooCool:

Originally posted by GeneralE:
I'd put a small copyright notice as unobtrusively as possiblt on the photo itself. Then, if they will give you an active text credit as well, see if they can make it a link to a printable photo at DPC prints, so they can buy a print from you. I think if it's easily purchased at a reasonable cost, they'll be less likely to bother stealing it.

They have offered to do this for me! Is there any word on when the password areas of DPCPrints will be ready? I have TONS of pics to process of other peoples children. I do not feel real comfortable putting these in the open area of the print site though...

Not yet, but here's a suggested workaround, made easier if you an eBay seller:

1) Put the images in a DPC Prints folder. DO NOT request approval for public sale.

2) Alternative a) Post multiple copies on eBay at a buy-it-now price (don't forget shipping!) and direct your clients there.

2) Alternative b) Post small copies of the images in a password-protected folder (on your own site, or one like MyFamily.com) and direct your clients there. This makes you develop your own ordering and payment system though.

3) When you get an order (hopefully with payment), you place the order with DPC Prints through your private print store, and have the prints drop-shipped to the client.

Besides being cumbersome, this also deprives DPC Prints from their commision on the public sales so I hope they get the other system up soon, but I won't be counting on it!