Hello, i’ve been a photographer for sometime now. I have my own instagram page, my own equipment, and i have already posted a bunch. Recently i got hired at an event agency (photo/video) and i get to shoot most of their events (parties, weddings… you name it)
My problem is as follows: They want me to use their editing style (presets and colors) and put their logo on everything i take. I understand that those are their clients and hence they have their brand to show. But the real problem is that even the pictures i take myself, outside work, let’s say i call a friend out or take pics of my girlfriend and want to post them on my page, they won’t let me post without their presets as well (for marketing purposes) and to associate me with them.
I really hate this, because i can’t be creative anymore.
They pay really good money, so idk what to do.
How would you guys handle this?
I think they aren’t allowed to do this, but I see your dilemma liking the job.
I still wouldn’t use their presets on my private pictures. It’s a breach of my boundary. It’s private. If you should do company stuff in your private time, you should get paid for it. And what if you post nudes or racist stuff. Do they want their logo on it?
But perhaps you could make a company Instagram account with your name to post some pictures with their stuff, I don’t know. Otherwise, post a dickpic with their logo and see, if they still want to have their presets used.