Photo Requests- How Do You Deal With Them? Options

[sunshine band]

I've had a couple of requests now through this site for copies of my photos. One made me quite a bit of money, but all of the others have asked me to e-mail them a copy of the photo. I e-mail them back, thanking them for their e-mail and tell them that it will be a couple of pounds for the photo and I never hear from them again. Any advice on how best to run it??

SB

[casper]

I would say exactly as you have up to now. Ask what it's for and if printed how many copies are to be printed then refer to the licensing guide here
http://www.airplane-pictures.net/licensing-guide.php
then give them a price.

[Stephen Fox]

Unfortunately there are a lot of wasters out there. Many of them want your photos for nothing.

The DSLR is perceived to provide free photos but there is a lot of money goes into travel and with airshows entry. Some trips can cost me £100 with food etc all added in.

You should appreciate that your time and skills are also chargeable or you will be de-valuing yourself and others.

As Casper suggests follow the guidance from this site and you will not go far wrong.

NEVER, EVER EVER send e-mail photos for nothing and when you do sell, produce an invoice stating how the image can be used. Outside of the agreement could be chargable once more.

NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER EVER allow unrestricted use for any photo or you will loose all copyright and ownership of the image from that point onward.

[Ray Abela]

Unfortunately there are a lot of wasters out there. Many of them want your photos for nothing.

The DSLR is perceived to provide free photos but there is a lot of money goes into travel and with airshows entry. Some trips can cost me £100 with food etc all added in.

You should appreciate that your time and skills are also chargeable or you will be de-valuing yourself and others.

As Casper suggests follow the guidance from this site and you will not go far wrong.

NEVER, EVER EVER send e-mail photos for nothing and when you do sell, produce an invoice stating how the image can be used. Outside of the agreement could be chargable once more.

NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER EVER allow unrestricted use for any photo or you will loose all copyright and ownership of the image from that point onward.

I totally agree with you 100 %

This post has been edited by Ray Abela: Nov 8 2009, 07:19 PM

[Wallace]

I have one rule - pilots get their photos for free, for without them I would not have my photos in the first place and believe me this pay dividends for me.

I do charge where I see some commercial use for the picture.

[Emanuel Linert]

I have one rule - pilots get their photos for free, for without them I would not have my photos in the first place and believe me this pay dividends for me.

I do charge where I see some commercial use for the picture.

Hey guys! For how many pounds or euros you sell photos? Thanks to all

This post has been edited by Emanuel Linert: Nov 8 2009, 09:30 PM

[Ray Abela]

Hey guys! For how many pounds or euros you sell photos? Thanks to all

Check out this chart it will give you a good guide...

Good Luck

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/licensing-guide.php

[Ray Abela]

I have one rule - pilots get their photos for free, for without them I would not have my photos in the first place and believe me this pay dividends for me.

I do charge where I see some commercial use for the picture.

Oh yes for sure only charge for commercial use .... and not for pilots... but i will ignore others that want for free.

[Stephen Fox]

Oh yes for sure only charge for commercial use .... and not for pilots... but i will ignore others that want for free.

I dont think anyone should ignore a genuine request. Always offer a fee and explain the costs that went into producing it, if you think they are wasters. I have converted several of these types but it hard work.

Another thing....... NEVER give the photo without payment, I have learned the hard way several times. Its difficult to know if the customer is genuine or playing along with the intentions of never paying.

[Ray Abela]

I dont think anyone should ignore a genuine request. Always offer a fee and explain the costs that went into producing it, if you think they are wasters. I have converted several of these types but it hard work.

Another thing....... NEVER give the photo without payment, I have learned the hard way several times. Its difficult to know if the customer is genuine or playing along with the intentions of never paying.

Ahh, a good point here ..... thanks for the advice Stephen.