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?

  • msdesignfotoBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Block them in your social media.

    Ask them for that point in the contract, if any.

    If they don’t change, you must take the leap and stop living sad. Search for other job, where you can freely do what you want to do. Gather a few bucks in that job while you search, but think outside the box… Nobody can stop you from posting on YOUR pages, YOUR personal work and free time photos, YOUR style. If you let them do it, you are already bending to their will, and now it may be harsh to turn it around.

    Just be clear with them, or follow up the suggestions here. Shoot anything they will surely dislike and post. Make them taste their own rules…

  • Muted-Principle-9232OPBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I didn’t expect this to get this much attention overnight, thanks everyone!

    I will clarify a few things:

    • i live in europe
    • i’m a student
    • i have only a ‘verbal’ contract

    I post my own art on my own separate photography page, but they want me to use thei logo and preset on those pictures as well

    They pay very well, and i can’t really find other sources of similar income as a student where i live, and I’m definitely good at this job, don’t wanna lose the money

    This work is helping my pay my way through university, and i don’t want to lose it

    I think i will create ‘another’ photography page, where i post everything using their presets and affiliate it with the brand, but also keep posting with my own presets on my ‘personal’ photography page.

    Thanks everyone for your time, much appreciated