nxrto Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I was wondering how some of you feel about putting your work (photography, writing, videos etc) for free on the internet. Reason why i post this topic is because a big stock photo firm approached me on Flickr asking if they could sell my photos on their site. I would earn 25% of every image sold. I declined because I want to share my work with as much people as possible and just enjoy the fact others can use them for free. Not sure if this was a stupid move or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Fuck that. Get paid. Steak tastes good. P.S. Buy some of my paintings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchThe$nitch Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 get. paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindle Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 email them back saying you reconsidered. bo i'm getting your package together doggie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nxrto Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Part of me feels stupid. But to me it's the same as graffiti: it's free, you don't have to go to an art gallery to enjoy it. I've always been a rebel at heart. The fact that my work can reach kids in Japan, Africa etc. gives me more satisfaction than some publisher who has money to spend and doesn't really give a f*ck about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 So I'm confused, if they used them for stock images you can no longer publish or print them yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nxrto Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 So I'm confused, if they used them for stock images you can no longer publish or print them yourself? I would have changed the license from "some rights reserved" to "all rights reserved". Also the higher res versions would have not been available for free download anymore. I think you can still print them yourself, not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampFightOner Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Reason why i post this topic is because a big stock photo firm approached me on Flickr asking if they could sell my photos on their site. I would earn 25% of every image sold. I declined because I want to share my work with as much people as possible and just enjoy the fact others can use them for free. Not sure if this was a stupid move or not. It was, dumbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I'd probably take that money then and just have a contact link in case anyone wants the high res. I know people who make a living at this shit and still get royalty checks on shots taken years ago. Nothing wrong with that and they still have rights to the photo's they've taken. As long as you can still show them on line and share your work it's not a bad deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHATEU Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Part of me feels stupid. But to me it's the same as graffiti: it's free, you don't have to go to an art gallery to enjoy it. I've always been a rebel at heart. The fact that my work can reach kids in Japan, Africa etc. gives me more satisfaction than some publisher who has money to spend and doesn't really give a f*ck about it. are you still a teenager? grow up, pontificating on rebellion and institutionalizing graffiti is sooo tired... if you have talent and someone liked your work enough to contact you then just take it for what it is with out getting all "deep" on it... if you want to get paid from your photos then do this bs, you wont make a ton of money but you will make some and can list it on a resume... its not like your choosing your career as a stock photo shooter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I declined because I want to share my work with as much people as possible and just enjoy the fact others can use them for free. Not sure if this was a stupid move or not. You could have done that AND got paid for it. AND made a name for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cymatics Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeyedanimal Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 ALWAYS accept money from strangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardyBucks Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 take the money defo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLU Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 should have made this thread before giving your answer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoXox Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 If you dont sell out a little bit, you dont sell shit. Have fun being broke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoHuxtable.. Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manute Bol Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 DOESN'T IT FEEL GOOD TO NOT GET PAID? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampFightOner Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Yeah man, but he's got all that integrity. That pays bills, right? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilla54 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 WAIT was the company based in Nigeria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__ __ __ __ Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 you can get more than 25% for your photos man..look around if you wanna get payed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosingMyMind Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Sounds like an alright deal, the kids in africa can still look at them. But really, I expect whatever money you'd get from it would be minimal, barely enough for a steak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocOne Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Flickr link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountain dew Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Flickr link? Just gonna ask that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T4M* Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 12oz owes me money for all my pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toiletseat Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 you can't buy drugs with photographs, money normally gets you further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...HSAMSnoytiC Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Reason why i post this topic is because a big stock photo firm approached me on Flickr asking if they could sell my photos on their site. I would earn 25% of every image sold. I declined because I want to share my work with as much people as possible and just enjoy the fact others can use them for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GucciCondom Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Ignore women, Acquire currency -Gucciando Von Duckets/$tack$Advocate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injury Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthsideGoogleGangster Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 so niggas were gonna pay you to do so shit that would would for free anyway. and u said no? smooth move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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