SIGNATURE OR NOT.... on photos sold.
Apr 20, 2014 04:54:23 #
magicunicorn
Loc: Melbourne Australia
Hi everyone. Happy Easter
I am classed as a professional Equine photographer and sell a lot of my work..... I Someone mentioned signatures on images I just wanted to know what other people do or think please.
Do you put a small mark or inconspicuous logo or initial on all your sold images or do you sell without.
I am classed as a professional Equine photographer and sell a lot of my work..... I Someone mentioned signatures on images I just wanted to know what other people do or think please.
Do you put a small mark or inconspicuous logo or initial on all your sold images or do you sell without.
Apr 20, 2014 05:05:54 #
magicunicorn wrote:
Hi everyone. Happy Easter
I am classed as a professional Equine photographer and sell a lot of my work..... I Someone mentioned signatures on images I just wanted to know what other people do or think please.
Do you put a small mark or inconspicuous logo or initial on all your sold images or do you sell without.
I am classed as a professional Equine photographer and sell a lot of my work..... I Someone mentioned signatures on images I just wanted to know what other people do or think please.
Do you put a small mark or inconspicuous logo or initial on all your sold images or do you sell without.
I use initials, whether my work is being uploaded on UHH, exhibited or sold CS goes normally bottom right
Sometimes I play a little more and work the text then put it as Creativ S
Apr 21, 2014 07:29:23 #
My dad was a professional photographer for 40 years. He signed every print he finished, just like an artist who signs his paintings.
I would say, if you are proud of it, sign it. If not, don't let it see the light of day.
I am an amateur, but if I finish and post or print a photo, it is signed.
I would say, if you are proud of it, sign it. If not, don't let it see the light of day.
I am an amateur, but if I finish and post or print a photo, it is signed.
Apr 21, 2014 07:36:37 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
I try to make my signature blend in with the background wherever I place my signature by using different colors, sizes, and even styles of fonts. If someone is interested, they will find it, just like in a painting, which of course is what we are doing, light painting!
Apr 21, 2014 07:40:02 #
If a client purchases a print the watermark / signature get removed. I do have all that information printed on the back of the print.
Apr 21, 2014 08:29:48 #
magicunicorn
Loc: Melbourne Australia
Thank you everyone ... I do not show or post any photos that I do not likor would be proud to have my signature on. I refuse to sell anything i would not purchase myself.
Tomorrow when I'm on my computer I will post a couple of examples for you to judge. In the mean time my website is
kellietroyphotography.com
Tomorrow when I'm on my computer I will post a couple of examples for you to judge. In the mean time my website is
kellietroyphotography.com
Apr 21, 2014 08:59:50 #
AnnaZ
Loc: SW Wis.
Kellie...........nice photos on the slideshow. However, I noticed an error on your home page...........take the apostrophe off clinic and rally. I don't think the "apostrophe-s" is correct in this instance.
My favorite was the dapple gray with the rider in the turquoise shirt. Also just the head shot of the black horse; that one looks like a real firecracker.
My favorite was the dapple gray with the rider in the turquoise shirt. Also just the head shot of the black horse; that one looks like a real firecracker.
Apr 21, 2014 09:14:45 #
magicunicorn
Loc: Melbourne Australia
Thank you Anna I will take a look tomorrow and make corrections. I have 5000 photos to start editing tomorrow from 2 days of event shoots over easter so I will do it then
Apr 21, 2014 09:22:12 #
Apr 21, 2014 10:55:54 #
Hello...
I agree with what "stsimmer" and "DougS" wrote here.
The On-Line photographs that I post Have my © on them and I have written my name LARGE but have taken down the luminosity so the viewer On-Line will know that This IS a Copyrighted image "sample" of the True Print.
On the Print (8X10 and up to 40X60) I have my Signature on them in the lower right corner of the print - as well as my business card on the back of the print and or frame.
If I am NOT proud of the image... It does Not make it to the Printer.
I agree with what "stsimmer" and "DougS" wrote here.
The On-Line photographs that I post Have my © on them and I have written my name LARGE but have taken down the luminosity so the viewer On-Line will know that This IS a Copyrighted image "sample" of the True Print.
On the Print (8X10 and up to 40X60) I have my Signature on them in the lower right corner of the print - as well as my business card on the back of the print and or frame.
If I am NOT proud of the image... It does Not make it to the Printer.
Apr 21, 2014 11:33:17 #
I would have to say you should but a mark of some kind on the photo. I am just getting started with my photos but have worked in a photo lab for a number of years. From what i have seen if you don't have a mark most places will just do copy's of any thing and you will lose money. the hole reason for the mark is to show others that is your image. as the person has bought the pic you still own the image. protect what you have done, don't get screwed by the system so to speak.
Apr 21, 2014 12:15:26 #
magicunicorn wrote:
Hi everyone. Happy Easter
I am classed as a professional Equine photographer and sell a lot of my work..... I Someone mentioned signatures on images I just wanted to know what other people do or think please.
Do you put a small mark or inconspicuous logo or initial on all your sold images or do you sell without.
I am classed as a professional Equine photographer and sell a lot of my work..... I Someone mentioned signatures on images I just wanted to know what other people do or think please.
Do you put a small mark or inconspicuous logo or initial on all your sold images or do you sell without.
First I love your web site as I also do equine events. I would never let a photo be sold without my signature on it.
At every event I do there must be 30 other cameras going be it I-pad or phone. I want people to know that a professional was there also and my work is worthy of purchasing.
Apr 21, 2014 13:37:16 #
magicunicorn wrote:
Hi everyone. Happy Easter
I am classed as a professional Equine photographer and sell a lot of my work..... I Someone mentioned signatures on images I just wanted to know what other people do or think please.
Do you put a small mark or inconspicuous logo or initial on all your sold images or do you sell without.
I am classed as a professional Equine photographer and sell a lot of my work..... I Someone mentioned signatures on images I just wanted to know what other people do or think please.
Do you put a small mark or inconspicuous logo or initial on all your sold images or do you sell without.
Hi Magic:
When I was doing horse photography in the 1980s, I saw many photos in horse magazines with the photographers signature right between the horse's legs (for a standing shot) and signatures in places close the the horse's body where one could not crop out the signature. I guess they did not want anyone to crop out their name and rip off the photo. I am not sure what is happening today. Perhaps you could look at some horse magazines and see where the signature appears. Hope this helps and good luck with your career!
Apr 25, 2014 05:39:37 #
magicunicorn
Loc: Melbourne Australia
Sorry i have been flat out i did promise to add a few photos for you to view so here they are
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