 Sharon Day |
Question regarding shooting food at weddings. I heard through a local photographer that a caterer for a non profit organization is looking for a photographer willing to shoot for free. They want photos of their setups and food for advertising purposes and can't/don't want to pay. I'm interested in this but would want to use the photos for microstock. The question is regarding weddings. Would I need a property release to use/sell the photos of wedding decorations and the caterer's foods and displays? When they are doing events for the organization I don't think a property release would be necessary or if they are I think those would be easy to obtain, but for weddings I wasn't sure. If anyone knows I'd appreciate any input. Thanks!
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Craig m. Zacarelli |
dont think so, if the caterer is using them for advertising... why cant you use em for stock. Personally, I wouldnt do it for free... if the caterer is looking for a free ride, he should at least be doing weddings for free... No? why not? is he the only one who deserves to be paid for his time and talent? I say walk away.. theres lots of stuff to shoot for stock.. you can make your own food or order take out and shoot that!
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Sharon Day |
Thanks, Craig! I agree on doing stuff for free for the most part. Since they are non profit I was considering giving them a hand but it's not looking like they are interested. I left a message yesterday and haven't heard back so they aren't exactly knocking my door down LOL.
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Mark Feldstein |
Hey you !!! I'm with Craig. Restaurant owners and caterers are notoriously cheap. What I always tell NP's looking for freebies is that "non-profit doesn't mean NO profit. Make-em pay!!! Generic food shots and/or place settings don't require any kind of property release. Anything identifying the caterer in the shot, logo, name, names or logos on plates, etc., would require a release for stock. BUT the more significant issue is to make sure you have a "delivery memorandum" which is a contract that at least covers your copyright notice, the rights of usage, (yours and theirs) and fees, and anything else you want to add into the deal. If you need one Sharon, drop me a note and I can fax you a copy. Take it light kiddo ;>)
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Sharon Day |
Thanks a lot, Mark! You guys are both right about getting paid. I know this place and they won't pay so I may have to skip working with them. They are notorious about "using" photogaphers for free. I tried it once and required them to post my copyright with my photos which they did but it hasn't brought in any business as I hoped.
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