jeremy_clay wrote:
Can't say I'd want to approach my clients and send them a link where commenters are making fun of them. I would want it pulled out of respect for my clientelle...they can always resubmit if it was them for some reason.
i think i'm in the 'ask for it to be removed' camp.
it doesn't have to come from a place of anger and threat of lawsuit. a simple, "hey, love your site, seriously cracks me up, but out of respect for a sensitive client, i'm going to need you to take my image down. thanks" should suffice.
then you can drop the clients a quick email asking about its submission after the ugly comments have been removed.
So no one thinks the chances of your clients actually finding this, if they didn't post it, aren't so remote that it will do more damage then good by bringing it to their attention?
I wouldn't mention it, I would deal with it...if they didn't want it there and don't find it funny, then who do you think will be the first person they blame?
Brian, I would definitely ask/let your clients know it's on there and that you're curious how it was submitted.
Obviously, if they submitted it, that is another issue. If you have a policy where they cannot distribute images to companies/vendors/etc. then, that would be another discussion between you and the client.
I know it's funny to everyone else because it's not our photo or problem. I honestly don't know what I would do if the situation were in my hands.
It doesn't hurt to ask them to take it down; I like Grits' response.
But again, probably not worth going legal over.
jeremy_clay wrote:
I wouldn't mention it, I would deal with it...if they didn't want it there and don't find it funny, then who do you think will be the first person they blame?
that is definitely a possible reaction from them. brian, i'm assuming you know this couple well enough to know their sense of humor and how they'd react to this. you ultimately know what would be best to do because we don't know the client.
Brian, The chances are probably remote. Of course, according to popular scientific theory, life on this planet was a remote possibility as well. Your chances of getting struck by lightning are remote, but if you do - well, you know...
I would, at the very least let them know their photo is up and let her make the decision to pull it. Never let the client find it on her own.
Most of the comments are fairly insulting, and the purpose of the whole site seems to be to make fun of shots that are submitted because of something awkward.
Just in case the clients see it (if they didn't submit it), you don't want them thinking you sent it in.
Thanks guys... I just sent the following to my client. To be honest I was hoping that it wouldn't be a big deal but I think the best thing to do is contact my client and, without mentioning where, get their feelings. Here's the email I sent:
I have a rather awkward situation to discuss with you guys. There is a website that, essentially, finds funny wedding photos and posts them. Unfortunately a lot of the people who view this site are, well, not the most mature and can make pretty biting comments. The photo was brought to my attention by another photographer and, it is indeed posted on this site (I’m purposefully not mentioning the site by name as I don’t want you guys to see the comments).
Now, the photo in question wasn’t posted by me anywhere but I do see it on your FB page. The photo was submitted by someone to the site but I am not sure who. So it either had to be submitted from your disc or someone grabbed it from your FB page. Your names aren’t mentioned but you are both easily recognizable. So this leads me to my question…
#1 – Did you by chance submit any photos with the dinosaur behind you to a website?
#2 – If not, do you want me to start the process of getting it removed?
#3 – If you really want the link I will pass it along to you, but I would ask that you please use discretion in passing it along to XXXXX, as it seems you are a star and its making some folks jealous (as judging by their comments about XXXXX).
I’ve really struggled with deciding if I should ask you guys about this but, in the end, I think it’s the right thing to do. I can start the take down process if you would like me to but I needed to make sure you didn’t submit it first.
Client got back with me and is ok with leaving it for now. She didn't submit anything so someone grabbed it off of FB and submitted it. I'm just gonna leave it as she doesn't have a problem with it.
And before everyone starts telling me about how they should pay, etc... I used to be a magazine photographer so I am very familiar with usage rights, etc. My logo is intact and they are not directly generating revenue from it so, as long as those things stay intact, I am fine with it.
Kittyk wrote:
jesus dudes. it is called fun in world i live
really? dissing a photographer's work and calling people fat ass is fun in your world?
i like humor as much as the next guy, but my clients being subject to ridicule is not something they bargained for when they hired me, and i'd prefer to keep them happy.
Thanks Grits... we did decide that it would stay only between the bride and I. Thanks everyone for your opinions... my major struggle was possibly upsetting my client vs how important was it to be proactive.
Thank god I was wearing a branded shirt when I took this!
Hey Bryan - while I agree that it's certainly dicey, I also enjoyed 700 visitors to my site yesterday. Considering the picture isn't a bad one, just humorous, and the client is ok with it, I'm just going to leave it for now. I have been told that if I choose to get it taken down, I could face a backlash of bad PR... is that worth it? to me, not right now...
