To freebie advertise or not??
Jun 28, 2018 12:27:17 #
On the weekend we were at a local open house for a Buddhist Temple and I ran into this photo op. He emailed me and I sent him these 2 shots very low res and asked him what he might be interested in. Total grab shot on spec but still. He does not want any prints but is only interested in digital copies. I am planning on sending him these 2 at 1024 to the long side with the watermark as freebies. If he wants the watermark removed then I would charge and give him higher res photos.
My question, yes or no to the watermark? (I realize it would be easy to clone out)
My question, yes or no to the watermark? (I realize it would be easy to clone out)
Jun 28, 2018 12:36:45 #
Quick answer and just my perspective (I may be wrong, I very often am!).
If you feel that the above best represents your work and that the client may refer others to your work, then a subdued, small watermark may be appropriate. Otherwise, no watermark.
Honest feedback on the watermark you displayed above (again, just my perspective, please treat as highly subjective) - that size and placement ruins the candid nature of both pictures. I personally prefer discrete, small, subdued watermarks, if they have to be used at all.
If you feel that the above best represents your work and that the client may refer others to your work, then a subdued, small watermark may be appropriate. Otherwise, no watermark.
Honest feedback on the watermark you displayed above (again, just my perspective, please treat as highly subjective) - that size and placement ruins the candid nature of both pictures. I personally prefer discrete, small, subdued watermarks, if they have to be used at all.
Jun 28, 2018 12:54:46 #
Jun 28, 2018 13:04:09 #
Those watermarks don't advertise your skills or your taste. They just say you want to ruin the picture unless you get paid for them. That may be your intention. If you sent those to me I would be disgusted and throw them in the trash.
That may sound harsh, but it is my honest opinion.
That may sound harsh, but it is my honest opinion.
Jun 28, 2018 13:21:53 #
big-guy wrote:
On the weekend we were at a local open house for a... (show quote)
Take the watermark off, send them the files and make them happy.
Forget trying to wring a buck out of taking snapshots.
Jun 28, 2018 13:32:12 #
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Loc: Wisconsin
BB4A wrote:
Quick answer and just my perspective (I may be wro... (show quote)
I agree 100%. Make the watermark smaller in size and place it in one of the corners. I usually place mine either on right or left hand lower corner. If this were a video or slide show, I say the same and also suggest to make it more subtle than the main subject itself (e.g., 50% subtle).
Jun 28, 2018 14:00:55 #
big-guy wrote:
My question, yes or no to the watermark?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Jun 28, 2018 14:12:50 #
repleo wrote:
Agree 100%. And they look like the "total grab shot" described by the OP.Those watermarks don't advertise your skills or your taste. They just say you want to ruin the picture unless you get paid for them. That may be your intention. If you sent those to me I would be disgusted and throw them in the trash.
That may sound harsh, but it is my honest opinion.
That may sound harsh, but it is my honest opinion.
Jun 28, 2018 14:16:47 #
You were at a Buddhist Temple - a religion of peace & calm & giving - and you took a couple insignificant snapshots that aren't even in focus, including the center point of the photos - the joined hands. With that summary you should be able to come up with answers to your watermark (actually an over-size signature) question and whether to charge?
Jun 28, 2018 14:27:50 #
Just FYI for all, including the OP, this is a common definition of a true watermark...
"A watermark is a message (usually a logo, stamp, or signature) superimposed onto an image, with a great deal of transparency. So, it's still possible to visualize its presence without interrupting or preventing vision of the image that it protects."
"A watermark is a message (usually a logo, stamp, or signature) superimposed onto an image, with a great deal of transparency. So, it's still possible to visualize its presence without interrupting or preventing vision of the image that it protects."
Jun 28, 2018 14:28:11 #
All points well taken. I thank you all for your candid feedback. I will remove the watermarks and hope for a little word of mouth.
Jun 28, 2018 14:32:06 #
big-guy wrote:
On the weekend we were at a local open house for a... (show quote)
What would you do if this was a church you might go to? I think I know what is seen by the buddhist. It may be the Yin-Yang circle in the photo.
As to the watermarking, I am in agreement with the others here. If a marking is needed, then small and non-obtrusive is the way to go.
If I were you, I would ask what draws his interest to the pictures. Then take cues from that.
Jun 28, 2018 14:47:53 #
big-guy wrote:
All points well taken. I thank you all for your candid feedback. I will remove the watermarks and hope for a little word of mouth.
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Jun 28, 2018 15:07:42 #
Of course you do whatever you think is right but since you asked our opinions so here it goes.
First the guy didn't hire you to take the shot, am I right? You didn't intend to take the shot to sell them to him either right? If I were you I would be happy that I took a snapshot at some stranger's back and they didn't feel offended (I know I have the right but still many people wouldn't like to have their pictures taken in such a manner). His interest in the pictures in my opinions is because it's his family pictures I don't think he likes it because he thinks you're a great photographer and thus I don't think he will make any referral. So send him the full resolution images without the watermark or you don't send him anything. If you think you have a good shots there that could have the interest of people other than those in the pictures then ask him for persmission to use your images. I don't know what involved perhaps model release or something but just ask him if he is OK with that idea.
First the guy didn't hire you to take the shot, am I right? You didn't intend to take the shot to sell them to him either right? If I were you I would be happy that I took a snapshot at some stranger's back and they didn't feel offended (I know I have the right but still many people wouldn't like to have their pictures taken in such a manner). His interest in the pictures in my opinions is because it's his family pictures I don't think he likes it because he thinks you're a great photographer and thus I don't think he will make any referral. So send him the full resolution images without the watermark or you don't send him anything. If you think you have a good shots there that could have the interest of people other than those in the pictures then ask him for persmission to use your images. I don't know what involved perhaps model release or something but just ask him if he is OK with that idea.
Jun 28, 2018 16:32:10 #
Credit where credit is due.....in the first shot you caught the Yogi on the left levitating....
Other than that there is nothing to see that would 'inspire'. I certainly would not be in any hurry to 'own' them.
Sorry
Other than that there is nothing to see that would 'inspire'. I certainly would not be in any hurry to 'own' them.
Sorry
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