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What do I do if a newspaper posted my photo and didn’t credit me? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by HardcoreSuperstar@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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I openeded Facebook earlier to an article from my town’s local newspaper with at least 5 of my photos from a local music festival included in the article without any credit. I gave the band permission to use my photos however they would like, as long as I’m given credit. They used my photos to promote a show they’re doing, in the newspaper, and they told the newspaper who I was. But then the newspaper printed off copies without crediting me there, nor online and I’m not sure what to do. I tried to contact them and they said I could “leave a message” and they never got back to me. I don’t know if there’s anything I can do.

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[–] basseca@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (5 children)

The paper is just going to say that the band provided them and allowed their use. Sent the paper and invoice but be prepared for them to ignore it because the band provided the photos. Unless you can prove the band told them that they had to provide a credit, you may not have a leg to stand on. But the paper may still pay a realistic invoice to avoid negative press.

[–] spider-mario@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Unless you can prove the band told them that they had to provide a credit, you may not have a leg to stand on.

Presumably, since OP has the copyright on those photos, it would be on the band to prove that they had the right to sublicence the images in this way, not on OP to prove that they did not (since that’s the default), no?

[–] ADavies@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Realistically, the print edition is out and done. But I'm sure they'll add a photo credit to the story online.

Try to reach the photo editor if the paper has one. They'll be more sympathetic since they'll be from a photography background and work with photographers. I'd be nice (and include a link to your work/portfolio). It's actually a good way to come to their attention.

[–] SAT0725@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

They're not OP's photos anymore; they're the band's. The band can complain to the paper, but OP can't.

[–] keep_trying_username@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

OP said they want credit, not payment.

[–] ShouldSuck@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Eh you got some edumacation to cook