First Published Image!!

[MattF]

Hey,

Very happy today as a picture of my mate karting was published was published in the Youth Scene section of the Cambridge News.

However, I am not totally happy with it as when I gave the images to my friend to submit to the paper, I gave him them on the grounds that I would want credit on the image, to say I took it. When his mum sent in the article and pictures, she specifically asked for credit to be given to me for the picture. However, no where on the article does it say my name.

Where do I stand here?

Cheers,
Matt

 

[ratzz]

I would say that the chance has passed, unless they re-print the picture with your accreditation.

I'm not sure from a legal standpoint - if you can prove that the information was specifically requested when it was passed over, maybe a three line apology on the back of page 27 will be all you will get.

Get in touch with the editor and as his opinion.

I hate it when this kind of thing happens.

 

[MattF]

I have seen that others have invoiced the paper with similar events. Would this not be possible in this situation?

 

[ratzz]

I have seen that others have invoiced the paper with similar events. Would this not be possible in this situation?

Don't know Matt .. An invoice usually covers cost between parties where there has been an agreement that work should be carried out.

Problem is, I guess if you volunteered the image, they may say that they understood there was to be no monies exchanged.

They have already had, and used, your image now, so I would think there is little recourse for their actions.

Perhaps and apology in the paper with your image properly accredited would be the best course of action for you.

 

[gwgw]

Any chance of showing your first published photo on here

 

[whiteflyer]

I would think the chance for that photo has passed, but for future photos sent to papers there are thing that can be done.

Using, photoshop, lightroom, aperture or whatever make sure you fill in the IPTC data on all your photos. The picture editor will check this when reviewing photos. I have "Mandatory Credit: Mark Sanderson / Whiteflyer Photography" as part on the Instruction section on all my photos.