 I photograph a lot of older dogs, sick dogs; dogs whose photo session is one of the last really awesome experiences they can share with their person. I mean, we’ve cut it close before, but never so close as we did with Buddy. Just the day after he bounced around my studio, acting like a…  Most people I’ve encountered in my nearly 6 years as a full-time photographer don’t want my watermark on their lo-res photos. Lo-res images are the ones that are too small to print; they’re used for emailing, phone wallpaper, and for sharing on places like Flickr, Facebook and Pinterest. I’ve had people remove my watermark without…
March 14, 2013 - 6:54 am
Thanks for raising the awareness about this issue! I’d not really thought about how a watermark can protect clients, but so true. I used to not watermark, but I’m seriously considering it now after recently learning it gives you real legal leverage in court should an infringement case go that far. If your images are watermarked, the infringer can’t claim they didn’t know the image was copyrighted, especially if they removed the watermark. You can also seek higher damages for such cases. I would think that has to benefit a client as well.
March 14, 2013 - 10:29 am
Definitely, Joann. I shoot mostly families and their pets; I know those mothers don’t want images of their babies (often naked) going out into the ether of the internet with no protection. When I first starting shooting, we were all on Flickr and it was fairly small group. I wish I’d started using watermarks back then, but even when I did, i got huffing from other photographers who didn’t like it. ?? Watermark everything! |
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susan sabo - And thank you again, Teri Rambo, for providing these amazing vocals for my blog. <3
Cynthia Zulla - oh. sitting here smiling through tears. that one of the two of them kissing Buddy. awesome.
Becky Lane - Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful – from beginning to end. Thank you so much for sharing.
PS: That song is killer.
Karan - yes, i needed a good excuse to cry… this is so beautiful… x
greg - Susan, this made me smile and it broke my heart. What a face, what an absolutely wonderful face.
Kim - This is so touching. Say hey to little Jimmy for me Buddy.
Thanks for sharing this Susan
susan sabo - Aw, thanks you guys. I’m sure that Maggie really appreciates you taking the time to read about Buddy. We’ve all been there before, yes? And we’ll likely all be there again.
The song is “True Love Will Find You in the End,” written and originally performed by Daniel Johnston; covered beautifully by Beck, and here, covered by my amazing and talented friend, Teri Rambo.
Thanks again for your lovely thought and heartfelt words. <3
maggie - Oh, Susan, thank you so much. I am sobbing at my computer. I got your email earlier, but knew that I couldn’t watch it at work because I would totally lose it. Just seeing the subject line, and the sweet picture of Bud’s tail, made me cry. Words cannot capture how much this means to me. I’ve never seen anything more beautiful: the pictures, the beautiful music…the love. You captured my perfect day, my last day, with Bud. I will be eternally grateful (truly) to you and Louise for making this possible for me. Thank you for your incredible talent, for loving Bud, and for capturing our love for each other so perfectly. This is, paws down, the absolute best gift I’ve ever received. (And, yes, Bud totally got it. I was talking about the photo shoot nonstop after Louise surprised me; he absolutely knew how important it was to me. He stayed with me just long enough to share it with me. And, yes, my favorite nickname is Mags, but of course you would just know that). A million thank you’s. And, thank you to everyone for your loving, beautiful comments. I love experiencing Bud through other people’s perspective. All my love. xo