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?
Unless your employment contract says you agree to doing this… they can get stuffed.
Too many businesses want their employees to use their personal social media presence to increase their business exposure… I mean, you could just give them an invoice for the time you spent creating your own images after hours, processing and uploading. If they have expectations, they need to pay for them. If you’re not on the clock at that time… then they should have realistic expectations: none.
I would expect them to have something in your contract about bringing their business in disrepute via your social media, but other than that they should butt out. But as I said, it depends what you agreed to. Really good money doesn’t mean they own your entire life, but if you think it will benefit you in the long run then you might want to suck it up. I hope this helps.