Author Topic: how is it possible? Borrowed elements used in stock photos. (Read 34728 times)

OM · « **Reply #100 on:** January 12, 2013, 19:59 »

Should be calling himself Max Kleptographer and has added to his port recently too.

Hope Max Profit doesn't prevail over Max Theft Photo. I would be sorely disappointed in SS were that to be the case.

luissantos84 · « **Reply #101 on:** January 12, 2013, 21:32 »

Quote from: OM on January 12, 2013, 19:59

Should be calling himself Max Kleptographer and has added to his port recently too.

Hope Max Profit doesn't prevail over Max Theft Photo. I would be sorely disappointed in SS were that to be the case.

don't think that will happen unless we are talking about a cousin of a person working for SS

Delve · « **Reply #102 on:** January 13, 2013, 06:13 »

Now that other contributors on SS are pointing out usage of their work without permission they'll have to do something about it otherwise it'll allow free reign of image theft on the site.

Of course they'd like to keep him around from a financial standpoint but from a legal standpoint, if they are aware that a member is infringing on others' work, they'd have to distance themselves (kill his port) or worry about being held liable for aiding in the sale of copyrighted (without license/consent) work.

@luissantos84, I spent 15-20 minutes digging to find other uses but came up with nothing. Awesome image hunting on your behalf.

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #103 on:** January 13, 2013, 07:45 »

Can I play? ( he even badly repeated the background in the middle )

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #104 on:** January 13, 2013, 07:48 »

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #105 on:** January 13, 2013, 07:54 »

luissantos84 · « **Reply #106 on:** January 13, 2013, 09:49 »

thanks for adding a few more Sean!

I really don't believe that FT and 123RF have given his account back after suspending him, who is this guy???

ShadySue · « **Reply #107 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:00 »

Quote from: luissantos84 on January 12, 2013, 15:46

Quote from: ruxpriencdiam on January 12, 2013, 15:45
There is now a thread on SS about it!

And a few are claiming he is using their work so lets see what comes of this.

http://submit.shutterstock.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=127563

man I hope SS does the right thing this time because he was suspended, now back...

Interested to see how SS answer this, especially as that thread makes it clear there was no 'agreement' reached with the original photographers.

luissantos84 · « **Reply #108 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:05 »

Quote from: ShadySue on January 13, 2013, 10:00

Quote from: luissantos84 on January 12, 2013, 15:46
Quote from: ruxpriencdiam on January 12, 2013, 15:45
There is now a thread on SS about it!

And a few are claiming he is using their work so lets see what comes of this.

http://submit.shutterstock.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=127563

man I hope SS does the right thing this time because he was suspended, now back...

Interested to see how SS answer this, especially as that thread makes it clear there was no 'agreement' reached with the original photographers.

indeed, topic at SS shows two owners saying he has no authorization, this max is now copying files from over 5 photographers, most of them very good contributors which makes it even easier to find his work

luissantos84 · « **Reply #109 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:23 »

there is change in the sky which is used all over his portfolio...

Smithore · « **Reply #110 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:41 »

Do you think he needs to buy the original files to edit the backgrounds, or just use small blurred files preview downloaded on the sites?

luissantos84 · « **Reply #111 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:47 »

Quote from: Smithore on January 13, 2013, 10:41

Do you think he needs to buy the original files to edit the backgrounds, or just use small blurred files preview downloaded on the sites?

that's interesting, not sure how relevant unless agencies track this guy purchases, I believe he actually buys them or perhaps takes the watermark, sure its a friend of him that buys the files not him

luissantos84 · « **Reply #112 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:59 »

blurred 3d

gostwyck · « **Reply #113 on:** January 13, 2013, 11:15 »

Excellent sleuthing Luis & Sean. It's utterly bizarre how this issue has developed. Good work starting a thread on SS too.

luissantos84 · « **Reply #114 on:** January 13, 2013, 11:15 »

perhaps not the perfect guys to mess around

http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-137002p1.html

jm · « **Reply #115 on:** January 13, 2013, 11:26 »

OMFG. That guy became rich thanks to image of planks. I have one too but it doesn't work that well.

rubyroo · « **Reply #116 on:** January 13, 2013, 11:33 »

Yep, I'm about to shoot every plank in existence.

I'm as amazed as others that this stuff is still available. I admire your tenacity Luis.

luissantos84 · « **Reply #117 on:** January 13, 2013, 11:34 »

luissantos84 · « **Reply #118 on:** January 13, 2013, 11:35 »

Quote from: rubyroo on January 13, 2013, 11:33

Yep, I'm about to shoot every plank in existence.

I'm as amazed as others that this stuff is still available. I admire your tenacity Luis.

I still have time before going out to watch life of pi

rubyroo · « **Reply #119 on:** January 13, 2013, 11:46 »

LOL Enjoy the film, and the break!

ruxpriencdiam · « **Reply #120 on:** January 13, 2013, 14:21 »

I have linked the thread in SS to the "Anything Goes" forum to see if it can get some more attention and perhaps SS may step in if enough people get on board.

Microbius · « **Reply #121 on:** January 13, 2013, 15:04 »

Is this another studio where they will claim to have sacked the one rotten apple and get reinstated, then do it again, and repeat. I am getting really disheartened by the stuff going on at the moment. Are we submitting to warez sites now. They accept stolen work then give it away for free?

Oldhand · « **Reply #122 on:** January 13, 2013, 16:35 »

Maksymilian Skolik - LMS STUDIO, Częstochowa, Poland

Looks like he owns a studio of some sort....

All very intriguing..

luissantos84 · « **Reply #123 on:** January 13, 2013, 16:55 »

Quote from: Oldhand on January 13, 2013, 16:35

Maksymilian Skolik - LMS STUDIO, Częstochowa, Poland

Looks like he owns a studio of some sort....

All very intriguing..

he can have all the studios he wishes, there are already 2 photographers saying he had no authorization, if SS doesn't do anything regarding this matter I will make sure to tell all other

pjmorley · « **Reply #124 on:** January 13, 2013, 17:27 »

So far people have referred to these as 'composite' works but perhaps they should be referred to as 'derivative' works. That makes a difference legally.

MicrostockGroup Sponsors

Author Topic: how is it possible? Borrowed elements used in stock photos. (Read 34728 times)

OM

luissantos84

Delve

Sean Locke Photography

Sean Locke Photography

Sean Locke Photography

luissantos84

ShadySue

luissantos84

luissantos84

Smithore

luissantos84

luissantos84

gostwyck

luissantos84

jm

rubyroo

luissantos84

luissantos84

rubyroo

ruxpriencdiam

Microbius

Oldhand

luissantos84

pjmorley

Related Topics

Sponsors

Microstock Poll Results

Sponsors