photographer release ?

Shandie_725 · October 2010

Fellow Bumpie, Mopsie, took some pics of our DDs during a playdate. I tried to print a few copies at Walmart for frames, baby book, etc. Well, Walmart wouldnt release the photos to me, since the pics "were of professional quality and taken by a professional." So until I provide Walmart with a release, I can't have my pics. What would Mopsie write in the release?

melissainabq · October 2010

Is Mopsie a professional? If so, she should have a release that she uses.

Regardless, here's a pretty simple one I found online.

Dreamsicle23 · October 2010

Since Mopsie is not actually a professional photographer who charged for her services, you shouldn't need a release. I know many amateur photographers and such who weren't allowed to get prints from Walmart because they didn't believe that they were their photos. I would tell Walmart to suck it and go to CVS or Walgreens.

Khoulton · October 2010

I don't think Wal-Mart should need one unless she is an actual professional photographer, not just a friend with a great camera!

If all else fails- SNAPFISH!!

https://www.ehow.com/how_5125783_write-photo-copyright-release-form.html

doremi29 · October 2010

Dreamsicle23:
Since Mopsie is not actually a professional photographer who charged for her services, you shouldn't need a release. I know many amateur photographers and such who weren't allowed to get prints from Walmart because they didn't believe that they were their photos. I would tell Walmart to suck it and go to CVS or Walgreens.

This! I'm not a walmart fan to begin with, but this would totally annoy me. However, I have a privately owned place that I get pics developed and the quality is sooo much better than chains like these.

MelonieK · October 2010

Here's a sample I found:

https://www.westonphotography.net/pdf/photographycopyrightrelease.pdf

She just needs to say that she releases these images for your use.

MNgirl326 · October 2010

Number 1,032 why I hate Walmart. Who are they to decide which pictures are professional and which aren't. If you click I Agree" to the part where it talks about printing professional pictures illegially, then the responsibility is not on them.

Walmart = Lame.

Okay i will get off my soapbox now.

mopsie · October 2010

Khoulton:
I don't think Wal-Mart should need one unless she is an actual professional photographer, not just a friend with a great camera!

Umm... just because you have a great camera doesn't mean you take professional-quality photos. And I know a lot of people who take great photos with really cheap cameras. I put a lot of time and energy into learning about photography and practicing to build my skills, and it really bothers me when my camera gets all the credit.

MelonieK · October 2010

mopsie:
Khoulton:
I don't think Wal-Mart should need one unless she is an actual professional photographer, not just a friend with a great camera!
Umm... just because you have a great camera doesn't mean you take professional-quality photos. And I know a lot of people who take great photos with really cheap cameras. I put a lot of time and energy into learning about photography and practicing to build my skills, and it really bothers me when my camera gets all the credit.

Amen! Even the "best" camera is only as good as the person behind it!

punkfiction_v.3 · October 2010

ditto the others.

and walmart prints are crapola. at least make sure they dont color correct.

punkfiction_v.3 · October 2010

Dreamsicle23:
Since Mopsie is not actually a professional photographer who charged for her services, you shouldn't need a release. I know many amateur photographers and such who weren't allowed to get prints from Walmart because they didn't believe that they were their photos. I would tell Walmart to suck it and go to CVS or Walgreens.

and CVS/walgreens are even worse printers.

synchrosally · October 2010

MelonieK:
mopsie:
Khoulton:
I don't think Wal-Mart should need one unless she is an actual professional photographer, not just a friend with a great camera!
Umm... just because you have a great camera doesn't mean you take professional-quality photos. And I know a lot of people who take great photos with really cheap cameras. I put a lot of time and energy into learning about photography and practicing to build my skills, and it really bothers me when my camera gets all the credit.
Amen! Even the "best" camera is only as good as the person behind it!

That and the BEST camera you can have, is the one you have WITH you! Smile

Faren77 · October 2010

Khoulton:
I don't think Wal-Mart should need one unless she is an actual professional photographer, not just a friend with a great camera!
If all else fails- SNAPFISH!!

Really the camera takes the great pictures!!! HAHAHA

Please visit the following link to give yourself a clue and WHAT (who) really makes a picture great.

https://www.lauribakerphotography.com/blog/2010/05/your-camera-takes-great-pictures/

kayteatrudeau · October 2010

Walgreens tried the same thing with me and I told them I would pass on their comment to my Dad. They were cool with that.

Maybe have them call her?

LitosMena · October 2010

Wal-Mart has been sued MANY times by professional photographers because their pictures were printed there without proper authorization. I'm glad they are finally doing something about it and at least they aren't taking any chances if your pictures are professional or not. They're just trying to cover their own a$$... although I agree their quality is not the best.

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