Terry M
----- Original Message ----- From: "Deen Hameed" <deenhameed@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: weddings (might be a bit long-sorry)
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.Hi Shyrell,
You should not need to edit the images specifically so they can be printed larger. If the client could not see the lines in the smaller prints, and that is what you are supplying them, where is the issue of your responsibility? Was there any approval/documentation supporting that she was happy with the smaller prints when she collected them?
Although this is the point where you explain that they can't take you to court as the copyright belongs to you, and they will be the ones who will be paying a price, it is probably best to try and work out an amicable settlement, so they don't bad-mouth you. Word gets around, and people will be only too willing to believe the worst.
Sadly though, once people get antsy with you, it is not likely that they will give up and become all nice so easily. You will probably just as likely need to play tough, so they don't run over you.
I suggest you stick to your original arrangement/contract. The fact that you will need post-production on the enlargements is no concern of hers, and entirely your responsibility (since the lab won't do anything about it) as a professional (we do serious post-production of most digital pix anyway).To sweeten the deal, you can offer something extra. You can probably explain that this is the best you can do in the circumstances, and that copying the images is infringement of your rights and you will pursue it in court.
If she accepts, you're off the hook. If she insists on going to court, based on lines in the enlargements she will be making on her own, I can't see the court being so lenient about it. This may also be a good time to have a chat with the local wal-mart(s) and find out their position on infringing your copyright.
Thanks for sharing. A lesson for all of us.
Best regards, Deen 2005-02-24 01:03:23
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