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SmegHead wrote:
I submitted 6 photos to an online magazine for an article. They were all edited and composed for 4X6 layout. When the article was published they were all cropped to hell, even cutting off some of my models heads... who worked for free to get magazine exposure. I wasn't paid for the shoot (the magazine makes no money right now). I'm just wondering how to handle this. What exactly are my rights if any. I don't want to cause a fuss as I want to continue working with them... I'm just wondering how to get my point across as nicely as possible.
SmegHead, since you posted this in the PRO Digital Corner I assume that you are, or at least have aspirations to become, a photographer who gets paid for his work.
In the situation you describe I would suggest that you make contact with the magazine and let them know your concerns. They may have some concerns of their own, such as more variety in your shot's orientations, aspect ratios, etc. Communication usually helps. As a minimum I think it would be very reasonable for you to say that since you are not currently being paid that you should hold control of your images. The magazine should use them as submitted, alter them only with your approval, or don't use them at all. Combine this with an offer to shoot and submit to their specifications for a reasonable payment. Getting paid even a very small amount is a very big step in the right direction - for both you and the magazine.
If the magazine's intention is to keep getting free photos, and never to pay photographers, you should write it off and move on to the next shoot sadder but wiser.
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