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Media publications not photo crediting me

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As a passionate photographer working within a vibrant restaurant group, I find myself increasingly concerned about the lack of proper attribution for my work in prominent media publications like Axios and Eater. Despite my efforts to ensure my name is included in photo files and direct communications with writers, I continue to see instances where my contributions are overlooked. While many publications have been supportive, I seek guidance on how to advocate for appropriate credit without coming across as overly demanding or desperate.

I work under a restaurant group with 7 restaurants and we keep getting articles with Axios, Eater, Portland Monthly, etc. which is great, but this is the third time in a month my photos aren’t being credited and I’m starting to feel like a beggar emailing the writers and our PR people to credit me (and they say they will but don’t). That or they write “courtesy of restaurant” a lot. I include my name in the photo files I send and I also make sure to ask if they can please credit me in the email.

Just last week I emailed a writer mine and another photographers photo credits (with our individual names on each file) and she still incorrectly credited all the photos to the other photographer instead of me. I nicely sent a follow up and asked if she could update mine to be correct and she still hasn’t fixed it.

How do I put more pressure and advocate for myself without coming across like a dick or begging?

*Also just as a side note most publications/news articles have been great it’s just these past few months.

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