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Advice needed on working with a photographer
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Navigating collaborations with photographers can be intricate, especially when expectations aren’t clearly defined. In this case, a woodworker seeks guidance after hiring Bob for high-quality images of a historic piece displayed in a local café. While the photos generated considerable buzz on social media, the woodworker feels overshadowed as Bob’s post has garnered attention, effectively monopolizing the exposure intended for their work. With no formal contract in place, the woodworker questions whether this practice is standard and seeks advice on how to approach the situation.
Hi all, I’m looking for some advice regarding a recent experience working with a photographer we’ll call Bob.
I am a woodworker, and I recently completed a piece with an historic connection to the city I live in. The piece is displayed in a cafe in the city.
Around two weeks ago I contacted Bob to get some photos taken of the piece, as my plan was to pay for high quality photos that I could use for gaining social media exposure. I received the photos a week ago.
Three days ago, Bob posted the photos on his social media account, which included tagging the cafe who have 25k followers and the company that the piece is tied to historically. The post was very successful, but I feel like he’s taken the exposure that I was going to get. The cafe has shared his photos on their story, but it’s tied to his account.
I understand that the photos are owned by the photographer, but is this standard practice? I feel like I’ve wasted money to give this photographer exposure.
All advice welcomed!
EDIT: just to clarify, there was no contract
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