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Photography privacy

Sabrina, on July 26, 2019 at 2:10 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 17

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I’m running into a bit of an issue in the realm of privacy here and I know this unusual as most people would like to share their big days. My fiancé and I are getting married in a ceremony with close family and friends the night before our reception. Seeing how we cannot anticipate needing a photographer for more than a couple hours, we’re looking into individual ones instead of one with a company and the company’s rates and set hours. But, I’m finding most of them refuse to do the project if they cannot use it as advertising anywhere they like to advance their portfolios online. We were really hoping to keep our ceremony private for many reasons. When I explain them, people get offended as it is their work. I agree, but it is my image. Am I wrong here?

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Mandi · on July 26, 2019 at 2:15 PM
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Technically, they own the rights to your photos if they take them. Our photographer gives us a print release and that allows us to have them printed. But she owns the images.
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Caytlyn · on July 26, 2019 at 2:25 PM
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PP is correct that the photographer does own the images, however, I don't think that you're being absurd by asking them not to use your photos on social media or as advertisement.
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Melle · on July 26, 2019 at 2:42 PM
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I think the way you feel is valid. After all you have your reasons for the privacy. Perhaps there's something you can compromise on like if they do post ad pics of you in particular for their portfolio, perhaps it can be shots thatre showing your backs or shots thatre zoomed out that don't show your faces, etc
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Sabrina · on July 26, 2019 at 2:54 PM
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I agree! But getting to post them absolutely anywhere cannot be done for us. We should not be required to agree to post without any of our consideration. Otherwise, how do I go about just having pictures for ourselves if I want all of my family to be in the pictures, so I cannot rely on them to take them.
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Sabrina · on July 26, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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That is what I’m saying. I do believe it is their work. But to use us as advertising, to exploit our private and intimate event seems too much.
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Cher Horowitz · on July 26, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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I definitely see your point! Everyone is entitled to privacy. Unfortunately, the photographer owns the photos. As Melle said, try to find one that's willing to take your privacy into consideration!
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Sabrina · on July 26, 2019 at 2:58 PM
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I’ve definitely tried to compromise, but most people would not even allow us to see what they intend to post, or where they intend to post it. It’s like as soon as they take the picture, we have absolutely no say.
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Kelly · on July 26, 2019 at 2:59 PM
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Overall the photographer will almost always own the rights to the photos. Unfortunately there is no way to garuntee they won't post them or use them elsewhere unless you have a really good friend take them.
Is it important to you to have them *never* posted at all ever? Or just for a period of time? Because if it's never you're probably not going to find a photographer to do it, if it's just for a few weeks I don't see why there's a problem as many photographers would be busy editing them.
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Formerbride · on July 26, 2019 at 3:16 PM
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Where are you located? Can you look for a photographer that has a minimal online presence. My photographer has a very small online presence. They post maybe once a month if that. When I spoke with her, I was surprised to find out how many weddings they book!
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Ashlee · on July 26, 2019 at 3:20 PM
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We wrote into our contract that the photographer and wedding planner can only use photos that people are not in (the set-up, florals, venue, etc.) and it was not a problem at all. We just had to out it in writing. You’re paying for a service. Unless they’re offering a serious discount for the use of your photos, I don’t think you’re wrong. Ask for what you want and don’t be afraid to stand up for it.
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Sarah · on July 26, 2019 at 3:25 PM
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You’re not wrong, but the photographers aren’t wrong in refusing to agree to that either. It’s just going to take a lot of research/meetings to find one willing to give in.
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McKenzie · on July 26, 2019 at 3:29 PM
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I actually asked the same thing from my wedding photographer and engagement photographer (different cities) and they were very understanding. I'm sorry to hear you aren't having the same luck. Definitely stick to the search till you find someone who understands wanting to keep those moments in the family!
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Sabrina · on July 26, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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I understand they own rights of their work. I wouldn’t edit, share etc any of their work. However, asking to not be all over the internet I do not think is unacceptable. To not take into consideration my life, I think is a whole other thing. Unfortunately, we do not know anyone!
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Sabrina · on July 26, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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Thanks! That gives me hope!
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Sabrina · on July 26, 2019 at 3:32 PM
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That’s a good idea!!! Thanks!
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Kelsie · on July 26, 2019 at 3:37 PM
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I mean, I get they technically own the rights to your photos, but my photographer technically releases everything to us. And we have to sign a part in the contract for her to even be able to post them anywhere. She's local and not as big as others in the area, but she does a phenomenal job. I think since you do not want your photos posted, this will just take finding the right photographer who understands that. I know for some photographers, they like to post everything for their portfolios. And I know others that you can't even see other people's photos without a password on their sites because they would rather respect people's privacy. I hope you find the right person that's willing to work with you on this!
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Trista · on July 26, 2019 at 5:10 PM
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Where are you located? I found a photographer, by no means a cheap one, that makes it a point not to share photos unless they are his family.
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