How to handle a request to use an image

[ksten]

Morning all,

I have received a request from a small publishing house for the Architecture and Infrastructure Industry. They would like to use a photograph on my Flickr site of the Pagoda at Kew Gardens in a book entitled "Architectural Geometry".

They have asked me to contact them by e-mail / phone to discuss the matter further.

Now as I'm an amateur I'm not sure how to handle this request. I think the pleasure of having a photograph published in a book means more to me than any small remuneration. Should I just ask for the image to be credited to me? I may ask for a copy of the book too, just to see it in print!

Any thoughts on how to respond?

Many thanks in advance.

[T0MAT01]

Yeah that sounds fair enough, although there's nothing wrong in listening to what they are willing to offer first.

[Holowlegs]

Hi ya ksten

Can't really answer your question, but well done


I would deffo ask for a copy of the book.


Cheers Holo

[h4rri]

I would ask for a copy of the standard practices they employ in this situation. If this is agreeable go with it and ask for a copy of the book etc.

Well done too, lovely image

[Tobers]

Well done! Quote your standard print rate of £100 and that you retain copyright, and want a credit on the photo. Sorted

Welcome to the ranks of the high-earning professional photgraphers that inhabit this forum.

[ksten]

I approached them with my poker face (I.e. chomping at the bit to get my photograph published) and in the end just decided to ask for full credit and a copy of the book. They only have the rights to publish it in this book. It's now a done deal!

Looking forward to receiving my copy - some time in August apparently.

Cheers all.

[tryingtimes]

Well done - and great photo. Take a photo of the pages when you get it and post them here

[vulkan75]

Great well done mate

[SweetGirl]

Well done Keith

Fantastic photo. You must be very pleased with yourself.

Recognition would be enought for me but you might as well make some money out of it - will come handy for your next purchase.

[Tobers]

Dude - you need an agent. I reckon you could have cleared £100 at least there. Well done though - great to get a photo in a book you lucky dog.

[ksten]

I certainly do! I'm useless when it comes to negotiations ... you should see me buy a car!

[Tobers]

Noooo! I can just imagine it. "OK, I'll give you £25,000 for that Kia Stupido, but only if you put a picture of me sitting in the car in your showroom"

[Mark123]

Excellent!!

I also had a similar experience last week...

A charity approached me asking if they could use this image on their website. It will be fully credited to my name. Again no financial renumeration involved - but it was a charity after all.

[ksten]

Originally Posted by Tobers

Noooo! I can just imagine it. "OK, I'll give you £25,000 for that Kia Stupido, but only if you put a picture of me sitting in the car in your showroom"

I actually ended up with a 30x40" canvas print of the "Salesman of the Month" above my fireplace.

[Beachball]

Well done. Great photo.