Far West Imaging wrote:
I would just take them down.  Not worth the hastle.  One shoot with them, right?  There are plenty more models and shoots.

Amen, brother!

gene corleto  wrote:
hi dont know if this is the correct space to put this ,im lookin for advice
i shot 2 models last month  lisa and crystal 
both friends  , last nite i got one phone call and 2 emails both models decided that they would like me to take there photos down , one said boyfriend problems the other said someone was stealing there photos
so me being a nice guy took down all there photos from all my sites , this mornin i go to there sites ,lisa took all her pics down that i shot of her but crystal has my photos up still on my space and here on modelmayhem
oh yes the photos at most were bathing suit pictures ,nothing wrong with them  in fact the ones i used on my site they used on there site
and yes i have model releases by both models and yes bot models are over the age of 21
WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT WOULD YOU DO ?
i already wrote them asking whats the story
thanks for all your time
gene corleto
mm675

I've had this happen a couple of times. Both asked nicely and were apologetic, so I just took them down. If they had gone belligerent or threatening, I would have required them to buy out my investment in the shoot, but since they were nice, I complied with their wishes.

Regards,
Paul

Eric S. wrote:
Make sure your name is on the shots they are using on MySpace, that's great exposure.

I agree, demand credit on their MySpace and to link you from their site or make her remove your pics from there also.  If they dont want to, then put the images back up on your site. 

Never deal with these pop-culture bubble heads.

DawnElizabeth Moderator wrote:
BUT.....he said one of the other model is still posting the pictures? I'm sorry, but if she can post them, why can't he? Obviously there is nothing wrong with them, or she wouldn't be using them.

I wouldn't cause a scene, but I would definitely ask politely if you can post one or two, since she is still using them. The pics will either come down, or she will say yes.

Good luck!

Dawn

Sure, he can post them all he wants, and, most probably, there isn't much she really can do about it.  Asking, politely, to use one or more, as she is posting them, is fine, too.  I just make it a policy to remove on request regardless of the reason(s) or circumstance(s).

I just booked a shoot with a gorgeous lady, here, who also is a prosecuting attorney, of all things.  She had her photos stolen off her website (since closed for that reason) and used by another female to solicit dates!  Even she said there really wasn't a whole heck of a lot she could do about it, and she is a prosecutor!!  Go figure.

It ain't worth the hassle--take 'em down and move on.  Dario, sorry to hear what happened to you.  I may even know the person!

DarioImpiniPhotography wrote:
Thats probably happened or going to happen to most of us.  I dont know how you feel about your shots, but the one that asked me to take down what was probably the best shot I've ever taken.  Was because of her stupid boyfriend.  This was what I consider to be an absolutely gorgeous artistic shot and the dumbass just cant see past it.  We went back and forth and she just wouldnt let it go.  I finally took it down but to me its heart breaking.  Its like having one of your children taken away, or your diploma rescinded.  This was to me a huge mark of achievement.  Really pisses me off.  I havent worked with her since.

Sorry to hear that, Dario.  I may even know the person.  Send a private message, if you wish.

gene corleto  wrote:
just so you all know, i did take them all down  as soon as they asked except on my myspace site  since there having problems over there i  cant get in to delete  them  and yes my name is on all there photos the ones here that she has up on modelmayhem on her site
and shows that she was on her site yesterday the same day she asked me to take hers down from here and all my other sites
like i said it just bugged me out to see them up still on her site
and yes i shoot alot i average 6 models a week so i know there are other models to shoot thats no problem and i have plenty of space on my sites
its just weird , never had this happen before where a model  asks me to take my photos down and they keep theres up that i shot
peace
gene corleto

Illigitimi non carborundum  "Don't let the, ahem,... illegitimates....grind you down!

Images by Lester wrote:
I've had that happen twice. Not a problem, took the requested photos down (did not ask that all be removed) I have an agreement with the models beforehand, which states that I will not post any photo they do not want posted, or remove any they wish removed. We all have family, boyfriends/girlfriends, friends, that sway the model's opinion. So comply, what's the problem?

The problem is that if its TFP, it is work that was done to enhance your portfolio.  FOR SHOW.  I think a lot of these girls think this is some kind of frivolous game.  My experience forced me to change tactic on that -- I tell them I only shoot TFP for marketable gain and the images will be sold if possible.  If you're not comfortable with your images being out there, dont shoot with me.

George Butler wrote:
I'm hearing some many of you guys say that you just take the pics down if requested by a model. It makes me wonder why the hell we shooting them at all or even bothering with a model release that clear give sthe photographer rights if with just a phone call or e-mail the images are history.

For me personally, if it is a model I plan to, or want to work with again then that would be the only reason to take them down and that would be with some condition, never give something without getting soemthing in return. If in my mind it was a one time deal, no and hell no, goodbye.

I agree with George.  This has happened to me a several times and when I first started, just to stay on good terms with the model, I would take it down but now its a different story.  Last year I took a model out to Joshua Tree, which is a 2 hour drive and did an all day photo shoot and got some super images and a year later I recently got an email from the model asking me to take the photos off my website.  Hell no!  I spent my time and money to create good shots and I'm not going to just toss them because you got a change of heart for what you've done.  Thats why I always ask the model are they 100% sure they want to shoot with me, especially when it comes to fine art nudes and have them sign a release because I don't have that kind of time and energy to waste on joy shoots.  Its a business not play time so they need to know what they are getting into before they do it.  Their boyfriends need to just get over and they need to think about how certain images will affect their future careers before they do it.  I don't have time for pity parties.

DawnElizabeth Moderator wrote:
BUT.....he said one of the other model is still posting the pictures? I'm sorry, but if she can post them, why can't he? Obviously there is nothing wrong with them, or she wouldn't be using them.

I wouldn't cause a scene, but I would definitely ask politely if you can post one or two, since she is still using them. The pics will either come down, or she will say yes.

Good luck!

Dawn

I agree. Take them down when she does. And tell her that is what you're doing.

I have never been asked to take photos down - but I make it clear to everyone I work with that that is an option.  I feel that that makes them much more at ease during the photo session - especially if the photos are more risque in nature.

I cant help but ask, whats the point of taking the photos if you dont get paid and you're liable to not be able to use them as examples of your work?

Claire Elizabeth wrote:
Ask them how much its worth to them. That usually shuts them up.

Exquisite.

jmpolsfuss wrote:
I had this happen recently as well. Since it was originally supposed to be a TFCD shoot, I made her pay for the shoot(at a discount). I had my time in shooting her and in editing her images. I don't know about you, but my time is worth something. If I can't use the images, how is a trade even valid anymore? While I sympathize that her insecure boyfriend is pressuring her to remove the shots, she entered into a contract and signed a release.

As for the other girl, still posting your images, she voids any request to remove images by having them out there herself. If she takes them down and asks you again, see the above suggestion. ;-)

Models: I am not trying to be a hardass here, but this is the bottomline. Know what you are comfortable shooting before the shoot. Don't sign your release until the end of the shoot and if need be note any restrictions (i.e. no nip slips or see through shots posted).

Photographers: Always...Always...Always, get a release signed. If you don't, you have no real protection in these situations. Also, especially when shooting "sexy" TFP/CD, be sure that the model is aware of the consequences of recalling her shots.

J M

I agree with this statement here. As a courtesy, I would remove the images and discuss with the model the reason for the removal.  Honestly, if you are not able to use the images and you have a model release - the model should pay for your time both for the shoot and for the time spent retouching the images.

In addition, if the model is using the images - but does not want to pay for them or allow you use of the images - I would revoke the use rights.  Especially if there is no credit given.

I do a lot of TFCD shoots - and one of the things I stress is that if the model posts the images anywhere, copyright and credit information has to be given.  I always retain copyright and ownership of the images...

I've run into situations like this a few times... But have never had any problems getting it resolved.

~Saryn