What do model photographers here do regarding giving photoshoot images
to models? When I started, I gave TFP (TFCD) models a CD/DVD of all
the photoshoot image, but with perhaps 1% of pixels shaved off from
the edges (so I could always prove I shot the originals in case a
model or magazine tried to sue me for misuse/copyright). But I am
thinking it is just plain stupid to give a model or anybody all the
raw unedited images of a photoshoot-- after all, one's name and
reputation as a photography could be harmed by lousy poorly exposed
poorly composed images getting out there; unless I suppose a legal
clause is put in the TFP agreement that none of the image will be used
by the model for her portfolio with the photographer's name without
the express written consent of the photography of said images. In
other words, I do not want my name associated with my photos without
my consent, in case a model used a poorly exposed image. Does this
sound reasonable? Otherwise I should think a photographer would only
want to give a TFP model x number of "keepers" on a CD that have been
color curve and brightness/contrast adjusted, cropped at least to
remove distracting edges, etc.? Thoughts? Feedback from other
photographers appreciated.
Randall
Vance - 18 Aug 2008 16:14 GMT
> What do model photographers here do regarding giving photoshoot images
> to models? When I started, I gave TFP (TFCD) models a CD/DVD of all
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> photographers appreciated.
> Randall
I don't give (or show) a model anything that isn't something I am
happy with. Those are eliminated in first cut editing. Everything
left, whether I like it personally or not, is something I am quite
comfortable putting my name on. There aren't any badly exposed images
in a model shoot, though there are images where the lighting didn't
achieve what I wanted it to and I don't know why there would be
technically bad exposures. These are setup shots.
Out of the acceptable shots, the model gets to pick an agreed upon
number for her portfolio, usually 4-5, that are final products for her
portfolio or other personal promotion uses. There are other shots
that are just for personal use and those get whatever batch post
processing all images would get. Every image has a watermark or other
indicator of it's origin.
The TFP contract spells out what the model can use the images for. I
never shoot without a contract.
The images are Hi-Res JPEG that can be printed and (because it is just
a batch process and doesn't add any overhead) images for a web page.
I don't give RAW images to any models and the shoot may have been in
JPEG anyway. There isn't any reason to and I don't give them all the
images from a shoot. That's way to much value.
After that, I forget about it and go on to whatever is next in life.
Vance
AnotherD@rnedSock - 20 Aug 2008 11:08 GMT
> What do model photographers here do regarding giving photoshoot images
> to models? When I started, I gave TFP (TFCD) models a CD/DVD of all
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> thinking it is just plain stupid to give a model or anybody all the
> raw unedited images of a photoshoot--
I have never known a model who would know what to do with a raw image.
The most I would do is give some low res jpegs, certainly nothing more. I
pay scale or better for their services and they have no expectation of free
shots. If a model takes a liking to a particular shot, and I like the woman
I might print a copy, but never give away the file.
If I was using a volunteer model or someone looking for some portfolio
shots and swapping time for images that might be a different story, but
even then, never the original file. Prints only.
Sockie
RoushStudios - 27 Aug 2008 18:13 GMT
> What do model photographers here do regarding giving photoshoot images
> to models? When I started, I gave TFP (TFCD) models a CD/DVD of all
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> photographers appreciated.
> Randall
I agree with most of what is posted here. First of all, never give
away raw files. I only give away a limited number of jpgs in trade
for service from a model. When doing a TFP it is recommended there is
a contract of some sort. A model with large images they got for free
from a shoot is like a loaded gun to photographers. None of them
understand copyright, and they assume that the images are theirs'
since you gave them a CD. A contract will spell out the copyright
protection for YOU, so get one and use it. I've actually had a model
sell one of my images to a magazine for an ad and had to send the
magazine a "cease and desist".
Typically, I give away about a dozen images from a TFP shoot. I
retouch and size them so they are something the model can use for
their port or the web. But, I also make it clear that this is the
only legal use they have.
Jeff Roush
photo instructor
http://www.roushphotoonline.com