 Jo Williams |
beginners bad luck Recently took photo of tornado off the coast, newspaper interested but said would contact me about terms and conditions before printing. didn't hear anything and next day they had published it in the paper, credited to me but without my permission. I had not agreed to it, was them having it on their system enough to ay I had given them permission. Initally said tome, what do you want us to do about it but have backtracked and said they would pay for it but are being very difficult. I am entitled to anything?!! feel a mug and v. annoyed to trust they'd get in touch, naive I know, any tips ot get this sorted?
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Tony Sweet |
Hi Jo! Unfortunately, this sort of thing can happen with inexperienced photographers, but it can present an excellent opportunity. There's not a whole lot of money in this sort of editorial photography, but having a photo in the paper with a proper credit is excellent and presents you with the opportunity to build your "tear sheet" files. A "tear sheet" is a sample of something you had published and is requested by many publishers when approached about getting some work. Call the paper, ask for an editor,and thank him/her for publishing your image. Then ask if you can get several copies of the paper. Tear out the image with you name on it and start your portfolio. If you cannot get original copies, xerox a copy the picture (make sure you name is on it). Next time you have the opportunity to get published, always ask what they pay for usage and if you can get tear sheets. Building a portfolio of tear sheets is essential in the photography business and this is an excellent opportunity to get the ball rolling!! Good luck!
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Kerry L. Walker |
I agree with Tony. It is not necessarily bad luck. You got published and, thereby, noticed. You got credit in the paper. I would ask for the copies, as Tony suggested, and start a photographic "scrap book" that can be used to your advantage in the future.
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Samuel Smith |
welcome jo, tony&kerry are right.our local paper has a circulation of 4,000.big deal huh? but each time I get a picture published with credit,i feel I have one more feather in my cap.my ex said yow but did you get paid,so I shot her,not really.critics are everywhere,but you got published.your name associated with photography,is what you want.frame that baby! sam
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Keep the tear sheet, stay after the editor about getting paid for the picture. If they try the don't-call-back routine, many small papers are owned by bigger papers, so let somebody know there. It's probably not going to be more than $25 that they pay for pictures, but you really should deal with flaky people without somehow showing that you're not going to let not following thru just fade because you got a credit line.
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
correction --really shouldn't deal with--
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Bob Cammarata |
For a newcomer, getting published (with a credit line) is much more valuable to you than a modest fee. It will open doors and present possibilities for future sales and/or assignments. Take whatever they offer...and definately get a tear-sheet.
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Jo Williams |
thanks for the advice, the paper still have the image in their library and alledgedly people have to contact me in future if they want o use the image but not sure what to trust now!Whats the tear sheet?
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Tony Sweet |
A tear sheet is your image "torn" out of the publication and placed into your portfolio. If it hasn't been published, no tear sheet exists as of yet. But, a cool lightning shot may be used in the future. When it is, remember the aforementioned advice.
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