Thursday, July 24, 2008

Compliment?

I sent some photos to Walgreens.com online for processing at our local store, so that I can pick them up later on today. I do this on a regular basis and have never had an issue.

Today, I sent my family photos in. These were shot in a session at the house I am taking care of (mentioned earlier, that she has a studio and she's allowing me to play in it!). So...I send my pictures in early this morning, because I want them printed so Scott can take them with him to give to his mom. An hour or so later, the phone rings...

It's Walgreens...they ask me if I have the copyright to the photos that I've requested for processing, because they appear to be professionally taken! (I swear, get a nice backdrop, some good lighting and you've got professional quality shots, lol! Thanks Ali!!!). I assured them that I owned the copyright to them, as I shot them myself.

Oh, they tell me...do I have some kind of proof? Uh....geez, how can I PROVE that I own them? I shot them, they're on my computer....even if I brought the memory card in with the shots, would that be proof?

But I am taking it as a compliment....tell me what YOU think!








Doesn't Scott look like he's LOVING this? I think this is a great shot of him!

Me and the kiddos....they are both REALLY tan...so what does that say for ME?

This gives you a better idea of the TAN...Our great family!

Not the best, but we haven't had a "couple" picture since our wedding!

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

They turned out so great! What did you do to finally convince Walgreens? I loved the one of Scott and the kids - and you and the kids too, of course, Ms. Coppertone!! lol

ABW said...

They are great!! The one of your husband and the kids is cute as can be and I liked the one of you and your husband together. Our pictures as a couple are few and far between.

Bobkat said...

Your photos are wonderful! They have such a natural relaxed feel to them. It's absolutely a compliment but how on earth did you prove they were your pics?

BTW - the postcard is on its way. Sorry for the delay but I really haven't been well lately.

The Mrs. said...

Great pcitures! i can see why they thought they might have been professional shots.

quite a photogenic family you have : )

saintseester said...

Those are fabulous. They really do look professionally done! Great job on that.

smarmoofus said...

I'm here for the TP, but I got distracted by this post, because I've heard of others having similar experiences regaring copyright. The photo print stations are really cracking down on this.

But in your case, I can see why! It does look like you had them done by a professional. Except that your kids/family seem so relaxed, and that's not usually the case when you go to a professional. You guys were having fun, and it makes the photos extra special. I think I've found the secret to getting good family portraits: own your own studio and take them yourself! *giggle*

-smarmoofus

rennratt said...

If I was an employee at Walgreens, I sure would have called you!

These pictures are better than most 'store professional' photos taken!

Well done!

Have you considered starting a side business? Your pictures have a much better quality than school pictures.

Marie Reeves said...

These are really good!

Rachelle Jones said...

wonderful photos!

Keep those folks at Walgreens on their toes

JBBGirl said...

This is something I have been putting off for way too long now! I need to do some family pictures so badly! These are great!

Kim said...

These are great! So I have to know now...what did you do to prove they were yours? Can't wait till you're in SC. We'll have to do a photography field trip together! I'm going to try and get a new camera for Christmas!

berrypatch said...

Okay - like everyone else - how did you prove they were yours? I've often wondered if this would happen with any of my photos - so far nothing - even the ones I've done for business - but I do remember being asked once at Wal-Mart & I just told them I was the photographer. Really great work. Your photography is just growing by leaps & bounds!!!! There is a link somewhere out on the net on how to build your own portable studio out of PVC pipe - in case you are interested. ;-)

carmilevy said...

Can I look after your friend's house the next time she goes out of town? :-)

These rock. Equipment be damned: your eye is frighteningly artistic.

Gwen said...

Great compliment and great photos! I know you're proud of them!

Laura Marchant said...

So did you have to prove it? Or did they just print them? I can totally see why they second guessed it. Great shots!