Photo District News recently published an article “Why Photographers Love Tumblr.” What do you think of the open access to photographers’ images? Do you find the issue of copyright troubling? What are the implications for other social media sites like Pinterest?
The photographer Brantley Gutierrez’s success with Tumblr is discussed in the article. On the right is Gutierrez’s photograph of musician Mike Einziger.
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I do and do not believe there is an issue in copyright troubling. The reason I believe there is no issue in copyrighting is most photographers who uses social media sites like Tumblr and Pinterest are try to get their work out for the people to see. They are also hoping these social media sites will help them be discovered by an art magazine, art gallery are a art museum. Now the reason I believe there is an issue of copyright troubling is if the photographer sold their photograph to an art magazine, gallery are museum. The art magazine, gallery are museum will now have all rights to the photograph and then the photograph or photographs can not be broadcast on social media sites like tumblr anymore, unless they are given permission, if not then there will be a legal issue of copyright troubling
I highly agree with RichardB because copyright troubling must be dealt in a matter of “given permission”. Tumblr and Pinterest are just two of the common websites that contain photos of the work photographers take, and it is just two clicks away from being copied and pasted on to some other site. Although photographers do sell their work, clearly the selling of the work is also the selling of the copyright, nevertheless; i personally believe that copyright should only stay with the original creator and that permission must be granted by the original creator for others: museums, magazines, etc; for them to start distributing the photograph to a third source. Most people do not go to museums to view photos or buy magazines. That is why a website such as Tumblr creates an open gate for millions of people to view photos of their favorite stars and musicians. Personally, copyright should be taken into serious consideration, just as much as plagiarism does in the education system.
Discussion Topic: Photography, Tumblr, and Copyright
According to Conor Risch tumblr is getting some more buzz on their copyrights .The issue is more when it comes to photographers and their work. I think that its a good thing that a photographers work should get credit for that work and it’s also the photographers job to also make sure that they credit themselves too. I remember in one of my classes my publication professor made sure that all of his work was copyrighted .He showed us the website for the copyright. I personally myself being an artist I have to make sure that all my work are copyrighted especially if its something. very important . I love that tumblr is very open and very useful for millions of people that love artwork and photos. Not everyone has time to go to places or enough money to buy magazines . That why tumblr is a good place to get resaerch from and look at other peoples work. When it comes to the issue of copyright troubling an photographer has the power to say yes or no. for example if someone wanted to sell their photo with an artcollector . The photographer would have the power to say yes I will give over my rights to this photo. Or maybe they could say no I do not. It takes to agree something. also he or she knows that someone will take their work for some reason than don’t put up your photos. At the end the photographers have the power in their hands.
Discussion Topic: Photography, Tumblr, and Copyright
According to Conor Risch tumblr is getting some more buzz on their copyrights .The issue is more when it comes to photographers and their work. I think that its a good thing that a photographers work should get credit for that work and it’s also the photographers job to also make sure that they credit themselves too. I remember in one of my classes my publication professor made sure that all of his work was copyrighted .He showed us the website for the copyright. I personally myself being an artist I have to make sure that all my work are copyrighted especially if its something. very important . I love that tumblr is very open and very useful for millions of people that love artwork and photos. Not everyone has time to go to places or enough money to buy magazines . That why tumblr is a good place to get resaerch from and look at other peoples work. When it comes to the issue of copyright troubling an photographer has the power to say yes or no. for example if someone wanted to sell their photo with an artcollector . The photographer would have the power to say yes I will give over my rights to this photo. Or maybe they could say no I do not. It takes to agree something. also he or she knows that someone will take their work for some reason than don’t put up your photos. At the end the photographers have the power in their hands.
I agree with the comments posted above on the copyright problem. However the article clearly states that “the best things about Tumblr, Lecca notes, is that its reblog function automatically credits the author of the original post, and if a photographer includes a copyright notice, it will remain attached to the image no matter how many times itās reblogged.” Thus i believe the issue of copyright does not exist in this case. Yet I’m not sure how to deal with the photographs sold to museums and magazines, but I believe they always credit the photographer.
I don’t have a tumblr, so I don’t really know much about the things people do on it. But I think if people are having a copyright issue, than they shouldn’t put their work up or maybe put their name on it so they can make sure to get credit. In the article is says that when people reblog the photo, the photographer gets credited, so there’s not really much of an issue unless someone saves it on there computer and uploads it on there own page. According to the article tumblr has really help photographers came out, I think its great and others should use it for there work.
Tumbler is one of the greatest social networks for photographers as it is mention on the article. Tumbler allows its user to share their images and quickly tag words to their work. In the year 2011 there was an increase of viewers on the social network. One of the users of the blog had the drive to post pictures of everyday things and his main focus was that his followers would simply enjoy the images for what there are. Tumbler also allows its users to market their images and unlike other social network giving feedback to its users on their photography.
This article shows us why Tumblr is considered a global force in micro blogging and social networking. For its limitless capabilities provides user with tools to shares and promote their works on a huge public spectrum. However, social networks raise a lot questions in regards to copyright infringement; as a matter of fact, this is why tumblr developed a system that automatically credits the author of original post whenever the post is reblogged. With that said, I stongly supports Pflugerās views that some images are just meant to be appreciated. As Lecca states, āā¦tumblr allows people who wouldnāt normally see my work to see itā.