When approached on the subject of use of our images, we take into account several things:
is the subject of the image going to approve? We'll contact them and secure their permission, in writing for the specific use!
is the subject or the photographer given credit somewhere in the presentation?
what and where is the end result?
Sounds tough, but I'll give you examples where we gladly cough up usage of our images, and in some cases, have done so:
- death in the family and use of an image at the funeral or viewing! Most photographers with any sense of caring, compassion and feeling will even go ahead and secure that copy for the customer..some without any cost!!!!
- request by a media outlet to use WHEN THE CUSTOMER OR SUBJECT IS IN FULL 100 PERCENT APPROVAL!
- when the customer has a photo giftware item made up that I don't offer in my regular product line! Matter of fact, we OK usage to a local vendor on a routine basis that does unique stuff! It's called helping the customer and supporting LOCAL businesses!
- Facebook and My Space usage!!! This is always a concern and we'll get into this in a future RSP newsletter, mostly when it comes to My Space!!!!!
Bottom line....ask before you use an image...you may find that we can help you use it better!!!
More soon!!!!
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