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Hey guys, I have a bit of a dilemma here.

Went on holiday with some friends some time ago and one of them asked me to take some pictures for him for his Instagram profile. I did that and tried to work the colors to match his feed. After that he asked for the raw files, insisted on it. As it was kinda also holiday pictures, I gave them (not happily). Now he's publishing the pictures I took, with his own "filters", without tagging or crediting me (and honestly he's doing a really bad editing job). I'm a bit torn cause I do photography professionally but these were taken on a holiday situation. I don't want to argue with him but I want him to understand that what he's doing is wrong imo, especially because he works in the events sector and should know what intellectual property is..

What do you think?

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

Clients are not friends. Friends are not clients.

Choose which relationship you want it to be and act accordingly.

[–] NC750x_DCT@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

It's water under the bridge. For me, next time I'd shoot what I want for me and let him do the same. I never photograph personally because someone's said 'you should take this'. That right is reserved for my wife (rarely).

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

just dont do it again and move on, you made the mistake of not communicating and these are the consequences

[–] ethyleneglycol24@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Were the photos of your friend? Or just generic shots? Would be funny if he claimed that he took the picture if he himself was in the picture.

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

Your friend sounds like a massive tool.

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

Never do free work for anyone. Would he do a free event for you?

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

If you were not a professional photographer, this question would not arise. People share photos of social occasions among themselves and use photos of them taken by others on social media. Only the most tactful (or aware of copyright law) ask for permission. I think you're overreacting.

[–] 29-19N_108-21W@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

As queen Elsa said… Let it go. Not worth the headspace

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

Let it go and don't take more pictures for him. Or jpg low. "Sorry, I didn't shoot RAW because we are on vacation"

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

You think you will generate leads or something from his holiday Instagram photos?

What are you trying to gain here by having him credit the photos is what you should ask yourself. I'd say nothing. It's just some vacation pics, let them post. All you can do is wreck your friendship. When me and my friends share vacation photos it's generally accepted that they can use them as they wish.

I'd put your energy into something you can actually gain from as professional photographer.

[–] MidnightWalker22@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

What an arrogant post. You gave your friend the photo so they can do what they want. Also they aren’t even making money off it so who cares.