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I have been contacted by someone who is supposedly writing an article for publication in Korea. They have asked me if I would allow them to use a couple of pics for free. :thumbsdown: with credit.
Do I
1. Offer pics at standard newspaper rate?
2. Provide the pics f.o.c. in exchange for credit?
I will naturally include some kind of licence IF I provide pics either way. Is there any difference with licensing due to it being a Korean publication?

It is a bit of a surprise to get an email from Korea and of course it could all be a scam but I believe it may be genuine.

Nick
 
I would charge them. How much work do you expect to get off the back of being credited in Korea?
 
Charge them - but you need to find out exactly what the usage is. You are entitled to a credit whatever.
 
Find out how they propose to pay.
If they ask for bank account details then look out.
 
Thanks for the replies, I have just sent an email asking for magazine name,circulation and frequency of distribution. I also asked if they might require photographs in the future as this may be a way for me to get accreditation. It maybe better for me in the long run rather than payment for a couple of pics.:shrug:
 
I'm admittedly quite sceptical, but i think they will tell you whatever you want to hear.

I would give them a quote based on the information they get back to you with. Then offer a discounted rate for future work as an incentive for them to keep working with you.
 
bass_junkie83 said:
I'm admittedly quite sceptical, but i think they will tell you whatever you want to hear.

I would give them a quote based on the information they get back to you with. Then offer a discounted rate for future work as an incentive for them to keep working with you.
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I am sceptical to, will wait and see what reply I get and if I can find any info about the publication using the net.
Thanks for your advice,:thumbs:
 
It's only my opinion, don't take it with much weight.
Most people i quote never get back to me. :( :lol:
 
You've taken the right course of action in my view! I had the same experience from a Greek agency who wanted a freebie, I put my foot down and earned some money out of it :)
 
don't charge them, get the credit, get them to send you a copy
and ask if theres a chance of getting some paid commission work...come up with some ideas for them!
 
mgrowcoot said:
don't charge them, get the credit, get them to send you a copy
and ask if theres a chance of getting some paid commission work...come up with some ideas for them!
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there really is some bad advice around here sometimes. :thumbsdown:
 
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