My friend has an online business (childrens clothing) and she wants me to take some pictures of my little guy in some of the clothes for her to use on her site... I am the furthest thing from a professional photographer, so I have no idea what, (if there is anything) I should do as far as a contract goes? I mean, I expect her to put a credit on the site that I took the shots, but do I need anything really formally written between us?
And on a sidenote, I am doing a little happy/flattered dance because someone liked my 'work' enough to want to use it :) The kiddo and the photography :P
Definitely you should have the credit for taking the photos. Yes, you should have a contract (it helps keep friends friends). Your time is worth something even if you do not receive cash, you should get some type of store credit.
@amorton1437 congrats Angela- that is very exciting!! I can't give you any advice on the business side of things- but if I was asked to do something like this, friend or not, I would have something written up.
@sdpace Thanks for the recommendation. Guess my big mouth has done some good around here ;)
My rule is even if you are shooting a photo for own mother's website, sign a contract. The contract can be really simple, just stating that you give your friend permission to use your photos on her site and her site only, all photos should be linked or credited to your own site, and how many photos you'll be providing.
On her end, she'll need to have something for underage models anyway, so you'll at least be ahead of the curve.
The important thing to stress is where the photos will be used. Online, newsletter, posters, calendars, magazine articles, advertising? How many photos will you provide? And how can your own business benefit from sharing these photos?
And what do you mean "something for underage models"? That is the only part I am not sure of. Is there something I have to sign as his mom to let him model in my pictures? Sorry, that part is a little confusing for me in this situation.
For a business to use photos of an underage model they need to have the written permission of their legal guardians. Your friend may or may not know this yet. Having a contract signed between the two of you can work in both ways: it grants your friend permission to use photos of your son, and it also covers your end of the photography deal.
@jasonbarnette is spot on. Make sure you think about not only tomorrow, but two years from now. The model releases are simple, but necessary ways to protect your self as a photog, even if you are not being financially compensated. And to your original question - take the credit. You worked for it, you deserve it.
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My rule is even if you are shooting a photo for own mother's website, sign a contract. The contract can be really simple, just stating that you give your friend permission to use your photos on her site and her site only, all photos should be linked or credited to your own site, and how many photos you'll be providing.
On her end, she'll need to have something for underage models anyway, so you'll at least be ahead of the curve.
The important thing to stress is where the photos will be used. Online, newsletter, posters, calendars, magazine articles, advertising? How many photos will you provide? And how can your own business benefit from sharing these photos?
Does this help any?
And what do you mean "something for underage models"? That is the only part I am not sure of. Is there something I have to sign as his mom to let him model in my pictures? Sorry, that part is a little confusing for me in this situation.
For a business to use photos of an underage model they need to have the written permission of their legal guardians. Your friend may or may not know this yet. Having a contract signed between the two of you can work in both ways: it grants your friend permission to use photos of your son, and it also covers your end of the photography deal.
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