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?
There is a lot of information that is missing from this for me to give you any real advice. But based on what you posted, here are some hypotheticals:
If they won’t let you post your own personal photos, then it becomes a simple matter of “Are you going to pay me for these?” If so then cool. But if not then I don’t see how they have any claim to your personal photos. UNless of course, you are using their equipment, software, ect, then they would have some claim.
You say they pay well. So is this your FT job, one you’d like to keep? Based on the condition of your employment with them, I would reread your contract and know what they are due and not due.
IF they are overstepping their bounds and demanding what they have no right too then you have a decision to make. Is the pay worth the frustration you’re feeling?
I know this isn’t much, but hopefully you can find a gold nugget here somewhere.