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Microstock Photography Forum - General => General Photography Discussion => Topic started by: hansenn on March 11, 2015, 17:45
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Today I got an email by FAA from a customer who bought an image of me on SS.
From:
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx
Subject:
Use of Your Photograph
Message:
Good day, Hans.
I recently purchased your "xxxxxxxxx" photograph from Shutterstock. May I have your permission to use that photograph as the design basis for a small quilted wall hanging? The wall hanging will be made of fabric, thread and batting (also called wadding). It will not be sold, but it may be exhibited at several quilt shows in the United States. I will gladly credit you and your photograph as the basis of my design.
Respectfully,
xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxx
What to do? Should I answer her with a simple "no", or try to make a deal with her?
Never had a request like this
NB: I think it was an $2.85 OD sale
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Ask for $28
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Doesn't a regular download allow that kind of use?
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Doesn't a regular download allow that kind of use?
I really don't know. Never bought an image
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Doesn't a regular download allow that kind of use?
I really don't know. Never bought an image
Maybe now would be the perfect time for you to go see what rights you are granting each time you sell an image. http://www.shutterstock.com/licensing.mhtml (http://www.shutterstock.com/licensing.mhtml)
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Ask for $28
would be an option.
But I do not really understand well what she means. Will the image be the main subject, the quilt or the quilt with the image printed on it?
My english is not good enough :(
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Doesn't a regular download allow that kind of use?
I really don't know. Never bought an image
Maybe now would be the perfect time for you to go see what rights you are granting each time you sell an image. [url]http://www.shutterstock.com/licensing.mhtml[/url] ([url]http://www.shutterstock.com/licensing.mhtml[/url])
good one :P
thanks for the link
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...But I do not really understand well what she means. Will the image be the main subject, the quilt or the quilt with the image printed on it?
My english is not good enough :(
If someone is making a quilted piece with your image, it seems more like the case of a printed book with your image in it or on the cover - those do not require an extended license unless the print run is over a certain number (varies by agency and some, I think, have dropped the limit altogether). There is work in constructing the quilt and the resulting product has value for that craftsmanship as well as your image.
When the buyer says your image will be the basis for the design, I'm guessing your piece is something that could be stitched over given the elements in the image. As the result will not be sold, I think the standard license covers the use and the buyer is just being very courteous in asking for your OK and offering to credit you.
What would be your basis for saying no?
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thank you for your explanation Jo Ann. I think I know what to do now.
She has indeed showed some respect for the photographer by asking permission.