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My boss won’t let me post my photographs (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by Muted-Principle-9232@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro
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Hello, i’ve been a photographer for sometime now. I have my own instagram page, my own equipment, and i have already posted a bunch. Recently i got hired at an event agency (photo/video) and i get to shoot most of their events (parties, weddings… you name it)

My problem is as follows: They want me to use their editing style (presets and colors) and put their logo on everything i take. I understand that those are their clients and hence they have their brand to show. But the real problem is that even the pictures i take myself, outside work, let’s say i call a friend out or take pics of my girlfriend and want to post them on my page, they won’t let me post without their presets as well (for marketing purposes) and to associate me with them.

I really hate this, because i can’t be creative anymore.

They pay really good money, so idk what to do.

How would you guys handle this?

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[–] ShellJr_997@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Well, first, they’re rude.

Second, I understand it’s your job and maybe if you confront them you may lose it (been there done that, it’s not pretty).

The ideal way is for them to let you post your stuff freely (I mean, it’s yours). But, what I would do, is that I’d open a separate account for my photos (maybe with a pseudonym?), so you can post your photos whenever and however you want. Just don’t let them take your creativity. Be free by your own rules.