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joss3
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 3:46 pm
I had professional pictures taken about 2 years ago, but I didn’t choose pictures to edit and print. The photographer never followed up after the shoot, and did not contact me besides for emailing watermarked pictures.
I recently reached out to her and was told she no longer has my pictures and can’t help me further. She gave me permission to have a graphic artist remove the watermarks, and print whatever I want. That is a costly and not so effective solution.
Is that normal practice in this era of digital photography? Would pictures be fully deleted, with no backups after 2 years?
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BatyaEsther
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 3:47 pm
Doesn't sound right to me.
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lk1234
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 3:48 pm
I don't know much about photography, but as a layman I would not expect a service provider to have something from 2 years ago. If they had it it would be nice, but I would not expect it. I think it would be on you to follow up on this closer to when you had the pictures done.
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going-up
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 3:51 pm
I'm not sure what's the norm but 2 years is a long time. I had pictures taken a little less than a year ago and one of the prints I never picked up. The photographer contacted me that she will be throwing it out if I don't pick it up asap. For whatever reason, I wasn't able to pick it up so she threw it out. I understand, they can't hold onto everyone's pictures, not enough digital space or physical space. I'm sorry that you lost out on your pictures. 😔
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joss3
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 4:05 pm
Digital storage is so easy and abundant, I didn’t have any idea that could happen.
Guess I need a graphic designer recommendation now.
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LovesHashem
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 4:07 pm
Did you have a contract? They usually keep pictures for 1 year or so. Maybe 2,
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Success10
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 4:09 pm
joss3 wrote: |
Digital storage is so easy and abundant, I didn’t have any idea that could happen.
Guess I need a graphic designer recommendation now. |
Are the watermarked files full resolution?
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joss3
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 4:44 pm
Success10 wrote: | Are the watermarked files full resolution? |
I think they are.
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TranquilityAndPeace
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 4:57 pm
Every photographer has their own regular practice.
I used to keep things for years.
Now I have a contact- prints and albums not picked up within 30 days of notification will receive a shipping invoice, which can be paid within 60 days. Afterwards, which is 90 days after being notified to pick up your products, your items will be recycled. I have a gorgeous album here from 5 years ago, that’s why I put this policy in place!
Digital images I keep for one year. And clients must choose their images immediately after the session, or come back 1-2 weeks later to choose their favorites. Otherwise, I can’t close out old orders, which messes up my workflow. If a client, for some reason does not choose her images within 2 months, there’s a $100 monthly archive fee added to her order, since I have to keep multiple copies of all of her raw images.
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Sunny Days
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 5:12 pm
Guilty of this! Did one photo shoot in my life & before the prints were ready to be reviewed we ended up in the hospital for a while. We got hold of the cd at some point but I so wasn’t impressed with the coloring and everything & to sort through which is worth editing, printing etc... so I still have the cd somewhere & hopefully by the time I’ll manage to sort through the photographer will still be able to service us
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Java
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 5:25 pm
I think that's pretty common... Our wedding photographer gave us a year deadline to choose our prints, album etc. but she for sure should have communicated better
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seeker
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 8:24 pm
It is regular practice to have a time limit, but it is NOT ok that she didn't give you any warning of that or prompt you to follow up.
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behappy2
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 9:11 pm
Once had a photographer say he had been contracted with someone and he left do he doesn't have those pictures anymore.,
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essie14
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Tue, Nov 03 2020, 11:59 pm
There should have been a contract. all the terms should be there.
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Happydance
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Wed, Nov 04 2020, 12:05 am
joss3 wrote: |
Digital storage is so easy and abundant, I didn’t have any idea that could happen.
Guess I need a graphic designer recommendation now. |
im a newbie photographer who does nice work
I would be happy to work with you at a good price
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Supermom#1
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Wed, Nov 04 2020, 12:11 am
Happydance wrote: | im a newbie photographer who does nice work
I would be happy to work with you at a good price |
Where are you located?
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Happydance
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Wed, Nov 04 2020, 12:27 am
Supermom#1 wrote: | Where are you located? |
out of town
but I can do photoshop work from anywhere
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