Donated photo to non-profit...mistake?
Feb 26, 2012 15:29:02 #
I just entered some of my photos in a 'juried' contest/exhibition. First time I've done this so I just put 'donate' on them....it's for a good cause. When I mentioned this to someone he said you should have kept it because now you have lost at least some of your rights to it.
Is that true? My name is watermarked on the photo, and name, date, etc in original exit. Did I make a big mistake?
Is that true? My name is watermarked on the photo, and name, date, etc in original exit. Did I make a big mistake?
Feb 26, 2012 15:29:57 #
Feb 26, 2012 15:38:05 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
You said "it's for a good cause". In that case I say forget it and hope it does some good. When you decided to "donate" it you did just that you "donated" it, you gave it away. No you didn't make a mistake you tried to do some good for a cause. I say GOOD FOR YOU!
Feb 26, 2012 15:38:23 #
Feb 26, 2012 16:42:09 #
Thanks guys. But I can still try to sell that photo elsewhere right?
Feb 26, 2012 16:46:02 #
you still own the rights to the photo... unless they stated in their fine print that you were signing over the copyright (which I would like to think is not the case, but who knows).
Go back and read the fine print, you answer lies there.
Go back and read the fine print, you answer lies there.
Feb 26, 2012 19:50:47 #
Feb 26, 2012 21:29:46 #
Thanks everyone. In my opinion, I just donated a copy of one of my photos .... Nothing more.
And since there was no small print to read (thanks mwac), I think I'm fine with this.
It's not like I think I'd ever make a bunch of money on selling this photo, but ya never l know.
And since there was no small print to read (thanks mwac), I think I'm fine with this.
It's not like I think I'd ever make a bunch of money on selling this photo, but ya never l know.
Feb 27, 2012 07:46:49 #
Feb 27, 2012 08:34:57 #
cosmo54 wrote:
Thanks guys. But I can still try to sell that photo elsewhere right?
Cosmo,
You never loose your rights to the photo unless you sell it. You are still the owner of the original. What you have lost is the ability to sell it as an exclusive.
George
Feb 27, 2012 09:24:12 #
only issue is will it show up on Ebay copied for sale. I always put a copyright sticker and signature on the back of the photo so that if it shows up for sale I can force withdrawal.
Feb 27, 2012 09:28:08 #
off the topic a bit, but what kind of sticker do you use?
Any worries about adhesive or signature bleeding through?
Any worries about adhesive or signature bleeding through?
CamObs wrote:
only issue is will it show up on Ebay copied for sale. I always put a copyright sticker and signature on the back of the photo so that if it shows up for sale I can force withdrawal.
Feb 27, 2012 10:30:47 #
RobertinRI wrote:
off the topic a bit, but what kind of sticker do you use?
Any worries about adhesive or signature bleeding through?
Any worries about adhesive or signature bleeding through?
CamObs wrote:
only issue is will it show up on Ebay copied for sale. I always put a copyright sticker and signature on the back of the photo so that if it shows up for sale I can force withdrawal.
I get them pre printed. Last batch was from B+W. I sign on the margine at the bottom with a Koh-I-Noor (sharpie - like) pen.
Feb 27, 2012 10:40:29 #
Unless it shows up on eBay as CamObs indicated, it's still your picture. Donating it is a good thing. If you regularly sell your pictures, and it has a set value, I'd check with my accountant to see if you can take a deduction.
Feb 27, 2012 10:51:31 #
Bruce H wrote:
I'd see it as you simply donated the print, not a big deal.
I often "donate" prints to a local charity for auctions. I've learned from experience that the print is open for bid/for sale, not the "negative." I retain the rights, unless I say in writing otherwise.
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