Well what d'ya know?

ElDude · 26 Jun 2013 at 19:37

Some cheeky so and so has pinched my band photos to promote their event.

Just waiting for a reply before I send off a large invoice. Ironically they stole it off my mates cover photo on Facebook who I gave permission to use them, but they didn't ask him either

I shall leave it as vague as that for now, but will update later

ElDude · 26 Jun 2013 at 21:25

I never uploaded them to Facebook. I never do.

I got no reply on their page so I've emailed them asking for credit or £50 per image for the 24 they've used. Turns out my mate has emailed them too asking politely that they credit me as its his band in the photos.

Not having the best week so I don't really care if they think I'm being aggressive. They took my images without permission.

ElDude · 26 Jun 2013 at 22:55

I highly doubt that's correct. Allowing a single use for one image to a friend is not allowing all and sundry access to my catalogue of photos free of charge.

If I'm wrong I'd like to see the law that says the photographer loses all rights when selling 1 copy as single use to all future sales and use.

Just checked Facebook and it says that if I (me, not anyone else) uploads a public image Facebook and others can use it and associate it with me. As I never uploaded it this doesn't seem to apply, but even so the wording implies credit has to be given.

ElDude · 27 Jun 2013 at 08:26

They agreed to give me credit, or take them down. I've opted for credit

ElDude · 28 Jun 2013 at 15:09

I just upload stupid photos or a link to a site with my photos on. That way there's no issue.

It's making me think about getting around to setting up my site again. Although I'm currently feeling a bit peed off as everyone seems to know someone that wants a favour these days. God forbid I make any money.