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Should I book a photographer that does not let me keep the negatives?

Laura1976 Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:33 AM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:33 AM

Re: Should I book a photographer that does not let me keep the negatives?

yep, my photographer doesn't give you the negatives for 3-5 years later. I wish I had known that when I booked them. I think a year is a little more reasonable.

12-3Princess Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:56 AM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:56 AM

Re: Should I book a photographer that does not let me keep the negatives?

Verdi releases all negatives after THREE years.

I like the idea of them having them. I'd probably lose them LOL Especially with all the moving we'll be doing!

12-3Princess Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:57 AM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 08:57 AM

Re: Should I book a photographer that does not let me keep the negatives?

Hey Date Twin, you have FM!!! nice to see ya!

babybliss Posted: Jan 20, 2005 11:01 AM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 11:01 AM

Re: Should I book a photographer that does not let me keep the negatives?

Hey, they're YOUR pictures, I think you have every right to keep them if you want to.

Initially, my photography place would not let me keep the negatives/original digital copies either - and that was the only thing keeping me from signing a contract - so, after a good 15 minutes of me whining about it - they caved in!

I am getting a dvd copy of all my pictures - and they're keeping a copy too! The only thing they asked me to do is when I post up pics, is to give them credit.

leighdvm Posted: Jan 20, 2005 11:10 AM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 11:10 AM

Re: Should I book a photographer that does not let me keep the negatives?

Wow, I can't believe some of them hold the negatives for YEARS!! I'm getting mine one month after the wedding!

12-3Princess Posted: Jan 20, 2005 11:20 AM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 11:20 AM

Re: Should I book a photographer that does not let me keep the negatives?

I've definitely noticed that when it comes to photographers, different people have different priorties

It's all good. Something to think about when you book!

marc_rai Posted: Jan 20, 2005 11:39 AM+

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Posted: Jan 20, 2005 11:39 AM

Re: Should I book a photographer that does not let me keep the negatives?

If you really want them ask them how long do they hold on to the negatives. Some places throw them oout after 2 years and you may be able to buy them then.