http://www.infocado.co.uk/ and my images

Steve M · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:11

I've never heard of this company before www.infocado.co.uk, but i received an E-mail from them the other day asking if they could use some of my images (taken in Derby) they had found on my flickr for a regional calender they are making.

They stated i would not be paid but they would credit me for any images they use, plus send me a free copy of the calender.

I said this was fine and today recieved another E-mail saying they want to make a whole calender dedicated to my work!?

Has anyone else come across this company before?

haz_pro · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:19

why would you let them use the images for free :S

Steve M · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:20

Because they stated they would not pay to use them.

robertgilbert86 · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:20

Never heard of them but I'm now suspicious they make a business out of calenders full of free 'credited' photos.

I think it's a bit cheeky making an entire calender from your work and not paying anything.

Russinating · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:22

haz_pro said:
why would you let them use the images for free :S

Steve M said:
Because they stated they would not pay to use them.

Does not compute.

If they're not going to pay you then tell them to sod off? :confused:

Steve M · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:23

It would be great to get paid, but they told me they could not pay and therefore wouldn't use them if i asked for a fee.

Cheeky by them yes, but my photos are just snapshots. Can't imagine anyone would want to pay to use them!

PiKe · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:24

Your photographs have a value attached to them, I'd be asking for at least £50 for each picture use in that one calendar.

Do NOT let them use them for free!

PiKe · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:25

Steve M said:
It would be great to get paid, but they told me they could not pay and therefore wouldn't use them if i asked for a fee.

Cheeky by them yes, but my photos are just snapshots. Can't imagine anyone would want to pay to use them!

Yet they're good enough to use on a calendar? A commercial product which they will make lots of money from.

Don't be a sap.

Steve M · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:26

Like i said, if i asked for a fee, they wouldn't use them!

To be honest i'm not that bothered. Just nice for my stuff to get published.

PiKe · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:26

Steve M said:
Like i said, if i asked for a fee, they wouldn't use them!

To be honest i'm not that bothered. Just nice for my stuff to get published.

Steve M · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:28

What? You think they would have paid me if i'd have asked for a fee?

neil_g · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:30

Steve M said:
What? You think they would have paid me if i'd have asked for a fee?

if they REALLY wanted them then yes.

i believe the point is, said companies getting photos for free devalues the photo industry. companys now demand free images for their commercial use as people give them away which leads to photographers not getting paid.

A.N.Other · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:31

TBH they're just taking you for a ride there, mate. You might think that it's nice just to get the exposure, but you can guarantee they'll be making a fair amount on the sales. It's only fair on you and on the industry in general that you get paid.

If you're really not that bothered about charging in the initial instance and if they honestly aren't going to move then as a minimum, ask (/demand) the back is printed with your information and website (get one set up sharpish that will handle sales!).

mcc49 · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:31

They make are using your property to make money out of from their calendars. You have every right to demand a fee.

PiKe · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:31

neil_g said:
if they REALLY wanted them then yes.

i believe the point is, said companies getting photos for free devalues the photo industry. companys now demand free images for their commercial use as people give them away which leads to photographers not getting paid.

Exactly, well done Steve for devaluing the industry that bit more.

Even a 10% royalty wouldn't be much to ask for.

Steve M · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:33

I see. To be fair to myself though, i am not a professional photographer and never will be.

I can understand why the cheek of companies who do this annoys people but I just take photos for my own enjoyment. If a company wants to use my stuff on a calender, then great. Can't say it bothers me much if they get them for free.

Sorry if that offends anyone.

Steve M · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:34

A.N.Other said:
If you're really not that bothered about charging in the initial instance and if they honestly aren't going to move then as a minimum, ask (/demand) the back is printed with your information and website (get one set up sharpish!).

Yes, i already stated that was a condition of them using them.

PiKe · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:35

Steve M said:
I see. To be fair to myself though, i am not a professional photographer and never will be.

I can understand why the cheek of companies who do this annoys people but I just take photos for my own enjoyment. If a company wants to use my stuff on a calender, then great. Can't say it bothers me much if they get them for free.

Sorry if that offends anyone.

You don't understand! :rolleyes:

neil_g · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:36

meanwhile another pro goes out of business.

PiKe · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:38

What was the reason for this thread if you weren't getting paid anyway?

Were you worried they might go and resell your photo's for a profit? Oh wait...