I'm selling four limited edition A3 prints from last summers' epic
@embrace
show at
@ThePieceHall
.
All proceeds are going to
@andysmanclubuk
, who do a great job supporting men who live with depression.
PLEASE TREAT YOURSELVES. IT'S FOR A GREAT CAUSE :)
And this wouldn't cut so deep if I didn't genuinely love the band. But anyone - ANYONE - putting out a contract like that has no respect for photographers. We, as a collective, do some incredible work that other creatives appreciate.
Sadly others don't.
"There goes my hero" 👎
Honestly? F*ck that. I've spent 15 years learning my trade and spent thousands on gear, only for someone worth $330m to literally take my own work off me? Nah.
And, as they'd own the copyright, legally I wouldn't be able to use the photos myself for anything.
So,
@foofighters
are the latest band to start presenting music photographers with ridiculous releases forms, known affectionately in the industry as "rights grabs".
Here is said ridiculous contract in it's entirety:
section 2 is particularly rotten:
"I hereby acknowledge that you shall own ALL RIGHTS in the Photos... including the copyrights... I hereby grant, transfer, convey and assign to you all right, title and interest THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSE in perpetuity, including...the copyright"
"I agree that you shall have the right to exploit...the Photos in any and all media... without obtaining my consent and WITHOUT PAYMENT or consideration therefor. I understand that you will use reasonable efforts to give me appropriate "photo credit" where possible"
@chrisatyeartist
@foofighters
Not quite right, but not far off.
I'd be there as an accredited press photographer, rather being there "for them". As a condition of shooting the show for the magazine I shoot for, they want me to sign over all the rights to my work.
#decadewrapped
7/10: The Cribs // Leeds Millennium Square, Jul 2016
Wakey's finest
@thecribs
played a huge show at
@millsqleeds
. As the sun started to set behind Town Hall I crept behind Ryan's amp to get this wide shot. Was so chuffed with this one!
@TheRedcapsNet
@chrisatyeartist
@foofighters
Not at all.
I've shot for several magazines - including the NME - and agencies in the past, and I've retained the copyright for everything I've shot.
@superlorna69
@foofighters
The "control your likeness" is kinda a moot point nowadays given how many thousands of people stood right behind the photographers are filming the show on smartphones.
I also did approach their PR company to see if there was a less aggressive contract, and that was a no.
Nearly £2000 raised for
@SAMHtweets
so far, and I've still plenty more prints to sell. If you're a fan of
@FRabbits
or
@mstrsystm
and have an A3-sized gap on a wall, please treat yourself - It's for a great cause.
#maketinychanges
@EccyHealy
@foofighters
I totally take your point. My issue is with the way they are doing it - specifically point 2 in the contract, which has been added since their last tour.
Controlling their image? Cool. Exploiting accredited photographers by taking full rights to their work? Not cool.
@mikejjennings
I saw Chesney live once. He did a three song set that consisted of:
1. I am the one and only
2. Imagine (John Lennon cover)
3. I am the one and only (reprise)
It was equal parts magical and tragic. Tragical, if you will.
@visual_gonthros
@foofighters
Hahaha patronising, much?
Using your logic then, do you believe that the band have "image rights" to the thousands of photos that will have been taken by spectators?
Last night, I dreamt that I bumped into
@theDavidSeaman
in a charity shop.
I said:"You alright Dave?"
He said: "Yes thanks"
I said: "Mind if I trouble you for a selfie?"
He said: "I'd rather not"
😶
@arseblog
Too many lost heads in the senior team. Xhaka, Ceballos, Bellerin, Willian, Auba were all terrible. Partey, Smith Rowe, Ainsley, Nelson and Balogun would all put a shift in at least. Leno's looked a shade of himself since Emi left, too.
@WJBalhuizen
You're entitled to your opinion, mate.
But to say there's no point to it is a bit offensive to the thousands of skilled music photographers out there.
Lol some "photographer" throwing some real shade my way - at least, I THINK he is. It's hard to work out 🙃
I'm not a pap,
@JiffSchwazz
. I'm a photographer, standing up for other photographers. Do your research before you start throwing abuse at people.
@bazc1982
@Drummerred
@foofighters
Depends. If you are shooting directly for the band/label/promoter, yes.
If you are an accredited media photographer, it's at the venues discretion. But normally we're asked to leave.
9. Machines seemed a subdued track to end with, but certainly hit the feels.
10. Biffy f*cken Clyro are the best band on this god damn rock. The world feels normal again now. MON THE BIFF
#monthebiff
Just had conversation with a British couple who have a holiday home near us. They voted for Brexit and have made no arrangements whatsoever for what happens on Jan 1. They have now discovered the reality of their situation.
The blame apparently is with "Brussels".
Another
@northernassist
train into Leeds cancelled. Srsly tho, how bad are you guys at this trains lark? I mean, are you trying to be terrible just to see how much you can get away with, or what?
#decadewrapped
2/10: The Subways // Brudenell Social Club, Jun 2011
This show was so much fun to shoot!
@thesubways
played a one off show at The Brud, and nearly blew the roof off. I got a real beating at this gig, but it was worth it
Saddened to see Keighley has voted out John Grogan. Always struck me as a genuine bloke who had the Town's interests at heart. I can't imagine the town getting much worse, but I'm sure the Tories will find a way.
It's a dark day for Britain - we've only ourselves to blame.
Absolutely LOVE the new
@sainsburys
ad. Also LOVE that there will be less angry gammon getting in my way when I do my shopping.
GET IN THE BIN, YOU DAFT RACISTS.
a big number on "saving the planet" followed by Take That feat. Robin Schulz, who flew in from Dubai to do 3 mins of miming. Next level hypocrisy.
#CoronationConcert
@RoversK
@foofighters
Were it not a 90 mile trip, I would have entertained some sh*thousery.
However - if we keep signing these things, they won't change.
What a glorious day. Perfect weather for inevitably getting stuck on a delayed, overcrowded
@northernassist
train to Manchester. BRING IT ON. (Secretly hoping I rattle another trainspotters box with my Twitter whinging 😂)