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

Original post by 12-3Princess

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I don't know what to do about this. I thought keeping the negatives would be really important to me - but I don't know now. I guess if I don't have them I can still always make copies (I'd just have to pay the lab instead of bringing them somewhere else myself - either way I'd pay for them).

What do you girls think?

Is keeping the negatives important to you? Why/why not?

I'm obsessed with the photographer issue! LOL I guess this is my 'thing' - everything else has been so easy!

Laura1976 Thread views: 1,732

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 Thread views: 1,732

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 Thread views: 1,732

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 Thread views: 1,732

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 Thread views: 1,732

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

12-3Princess Thread views: 1,732

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 Thread views: 1,732

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.