| Recently I have been asked what form I would like my | | | | I create for them whenever I use them on-line, and |
| photographers credit to take when used on my clients | | | | when used in printed material I always give appropriate |
| web pages. As an architectural photographer in the | | | | credit directly adjacent to the images. |
| San Francisco Bay Area it is important to maintain the | | | | When an image is used editorially I go out of my way |
| highest professional profile possible. | | | | to ensure appropriate design credit is given to my |
| There are several reasons for appropriate attribution | | | | clients. This is usually not a problem when working with |
| to being given a photographer when their photographs | | | | publishers but I feel it is my responsibility to do all I can |
| are used: | | | | to get my clients the recognition they deserve for their |
| | | | contribution to the photograph. I simply ask my clients |
| 1. It shows the client has respect for the photographer | | | | to do the same for me in a professional manner. |
| and values their contribution to their advertising and | | | | Giving credit where credit is due is a matter of |
| marketing efforts. | | | | professional respect. A little snippet of code linking to |
| 2. It shows the client takes pride in their photographs | | | | the photographers web site will provide the credit due |
| and is willing to recommend the photographer. | | | | without being obtrusive to the design of the clients' |
| 3. It gives the photographer due credit for doing a good | | | | web sites while providing him or her the professional |
| job. | | | | respect they deserve for doing the best work they |
| 4. It shows viewers that the photographer takes pride | | | | can for the client. |
| in and stands behind his or her work. | | | | Architectural and interior design photographers |
| 5. It allows the photographer to gain greater exposure | | | | generally don't worry about a copyright notice in the |
| and notoriety. | | | | photographers attribution because to make that |
| 6. And linking the photo credit back to the | | | | effective the notice would have to accompany and be |
| photographers home page creates the opportunity for | | | | adjacent to each image, this would be onerous and a |
| the photographer to show his stuff to potential clients | | | | unwarranted imposition upon our architecture and |
| and possibly book a job or two. | | | | interior design clients. I have seen some clients give |
| I always give my clients credit for their work whether | | | | photo credit for each photograph or for each project |
| they are an architect, interior designer or contractor. | | | | on the title page of the particular projects slide show |
| You will always find their name and a link back to their | | | | or gallery, whatever form works for the clients web |
| web site (if available) closely associated to the images | | | | site design is usually fine. |