Photography Week Magazine
Jun 4, 2016 19:13:29 #
I've become a bit of a Flickr addict, for reasons that don't bear discussion here. One of my images got a response from Photography Week, a digital subscription magazine: they want my image to appear in an issue of their magazine. They say they will "fully credit you and put a link back to your website," which is my flickr page.
Do any of you hogs know anything about this rag? Are they reputable? What will happen to my copyright if they publish the image? Anything else I should be looking out for?
Thanks in advance.
Do any of you hogs know anything about this rag? Are they reputable? What will happen to my copyright if they publish the image? Anything else I should be looking out for?
Thanks in advance.
Jun 4, 2016 19:18:32 #
Have you done an internet search for Photography Week Magazine?
Jun 4, 2016 19:55:19 #
cbtsam wrote:
I've become a bit of a Flickr addict, for reasons ... (show quote)
You need to decide how important it is to you to be published.
It used to be that when a photographer got published they got paid. Since so many people have digital cameras and everyone seems to be eager to get published it's gotten to where magazines rely on that desire to save money. If they can get the photo from you for free then they don't have to pay anyone else.
So I guess the question is how much do you believe that your photography is worth? Is it worth getting paid for or do you have to give it away? because if you give images away now, it's going to be harder for everyone to get paid later.
Jun 5, 2016 09:49:58 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
To be paid or not to be paid is not the question!
The question is to let it lie hidden on some server or to let others enjoy it.
The question is to let it lie hidden on some server or to let others enjoy it.
Jun 5, 2016 11:50:44 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
The magazine charges money for subscriptions. What are you getting other than Thanks You for your photo. Is that OK for you?
Jun 5, 2016 13:51:52 #
cbtsam wrote:
I've become a bit of a Flickr addict, for reasons ... (show quote)
If this thing is on the level I'd consider charging them for the photo's use because if the magazine is worth its salt it will be seen by perhaps many, many thousands around the country. But if you just want the exposure then...
Jun 5, 2016 17:10:51 #
Jun 5, 2016 19:40:31 #
Unless you specifically sign it away, you always retain ownership of the image. Do check to see if giving them permission to use your image allows them to distribute it to others, just so you know.
Jun 6, 2016 00:15:27 #
Well put. Photographers should receive compensation for their photographic product. Period.
btbg wrote:
You need to decide how important it is to you to b... (show quote)
Jun 6, 2016 00:16:31 #
Wrong answer. Photographers should receive compensation for their photographic work.
ole sarg wrote:
To be paid or not to be paid is not the question!
The question is to let it lie hidden on some server or to let others enjoy it.
The question is to let it lie hidden on some server or to let others enjoy it.
Jun 6, 2016 00:26:11 #
That kind of question answers itself. Ask for a nominal amount, like $100 for limited use only of your photograph. Keep all copyright in your photograph. Stick to your guns. Do not argue. Ask where to send your invoice. Include a simple written statement granting only one-time use of your photograph. Require that an authorized individual sign and return the statement to you to seal the agreement. If the magazine refuses to pay, then simply say thank you for your consideration, and then exit.
Asking to use your photograph without compensation while the magazine profits from your work equates to an insult to you. This kind of business model borders on the criminal. Do not feed this business model.
Asking to use your photograph without compensation while the magazine profits from your work equates to an insult to you. This kind of business model borders on the criminal. Do not feed this business model.
mas24 wrote:
The magazine charges money for subscriptions. What are you getting other than Thanks You for your photo. Is that OK for you?
Jun 6, 2016 07:20:04 #
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