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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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[–] Revelator007@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Legally, if you are not at work, and taking pictures for your own enjoyment, they have no contractual right to those pictures, and have no legal right to impose you to have their logo on your personal pictures!!! These were not taken at an event that they hired you. These are your personal!! There is a strict separation between work and personal.

Do a thorough scan of your work contract. Nowhere in it should be any statement regarding what you do when you are not at work!! I highly recommend talking to a lawyer; if they decide to fire you for this; they can lose a lot of money!!! They have no right to any of your personal pictures of trips you have taken, of your family or friends.