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Stealing Images for Blog _ I am calling you out http://weddingphotographerdallas.com/
This is a discussion on Stealing Images for Blog _ I am calling you out http://weddingphotographerdallas.com/ within the Open Talk forums, part of the General Information category; Check this blog out....notice any award winning images? Wedding Photographer Dallas Photography Mainly this one: That image is from Yervant ...
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| Forum Master  Posts: 1,628 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Keller Real First Name: Rich Camera: A disposable from CVS Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (0)
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03-05-2010, 02:28 PM
Check this blog out....notice any award winning images? Wedding Photographer Dallas Photography Mainly this one:  That image is from Yervant Photography and has had the © stripped from it. Anyone else have their images showcased and implied as his own? |
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| You Can't Be Serious!!  Posts: 12,228 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DFW Real First Name: Brad (duh) Camera: Canon Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (11)
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03-05-2010, 02:41 PM
Wow. The inconsistency of style and quality on the blog should be a GIANT red flag. Sick Judge Joe Brown on 'em. --------------------------- Brad Barton, Grand Prairie, TX (DFW) Twitter -- Blog -- Headshots -- Portraits Honest critiques always welcomed. In the random rumblings of a crazed mind, there exist profound moments of crystal clarity. An artist is not paid for his labor, but for his vision. -- James Whistler, Painter, 1834-1903 |
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| BARK!  Posts: 3,459 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sanger Real First Name: Chris Camera: Nikon D90 Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (5)
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03-05-2010, 02:55 PM
Found this via google. Although it says Jerry Ghionis...  --------------------------- Christopher Nikon D90 | MB-D80 | Nikkor 80-200 f2.8 The Modern Mutt :: Pet Photography - Denton, Dallas, & Fort Worth "Remember if people talk behind your back, it only means you are two steps ahead." - Fannie Flagg |
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| Premium Member  Posts: 1,416 Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Real First Name: Angelo Camera: Canon Can Others Edit My Photos: No iTrader Rating: (1)
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03-05-2010, 02:56 PM
Maybe I'm totally wrong and most likely naive, but there's the possibility that the photo studio and the company that put their webpage together did not know better. But my pragmatic side tells me that they ARE UNSCRUPULOUS THEIFS AND should be taught a lesson. --------------------------- Angelo www.mourinogallery.com "Luck Favors the Prepared", Author unknown |
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| Forum Master Posts: 1,628 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Keller Real First Name: Rich Camera: A disposable from CVS Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (0)
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03-05-2010, 02:58 PM
 This is from Dave and Charlotte Beautiful Persian Wedding at The Manor in Kettleby Toronto Wedding Photographers, Wedding Photography Toronto |
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03-05-2010, 03:00 PM
Quick!!! Someone call Laurie Barrager from Fox 4!!! --------------------------- Christopher Nikon D90 | MB-D80 | Nikkor 80-200 f2.8 The Modern Mutt :: Pet Photography - Denton, Dallas, & Fort Worth "Remember if people talk behind your back, it only means you are two steps ahead." - Fannie Flagg |
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03-05-2010, 03:05 PM
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Los Angeles Wedding Photographer, Hollywood, Pasadena Wedding The Hootest Photographer: Jose Villa, Jerry ghionis, Yervant, Arpia and Angon at Vegas | |
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| BARK! Posts: 3,459 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sanger Real First Name: Chris Camera: Nikon D90 Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (5)
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03-05-2010, 03:09 PM
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Yeah I know, I was just using it as another example that it was the Dallas dudes. I was actually searching for the Yervant website. --------------------------- Christopher Nikon D90 | MB-D80 | Nikkor 80-200 f2.8 The Modern Mutt :: Pet Photography - Denton, Dallas, & Fort Worth "Remember if people talk behind your back, it only means you are two steps ahead." - Fannie Flagg | |
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| Premium Member  Posts: 672 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Euless Real First Name: Ray Camera: Nikon D700 Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (1)
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03-05-2010, 03:12 PM
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 and even a pregnancy helpline... http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8...ed=0CCMQtQMwAw --------------------------- ------------------- It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. - Aristotle ------------------- Blog: A Photographer's Journey | |
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| Forum Regular  Posts: 988 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin Real First Name: David Camera: Nikon D300 Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (4)
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03-05-2010, 03:13 PM
There's a "report abuse" on the top of the page. --------------------------- 3&3 Studios | Flickr | iStock | Facebook Never waste the opportunities offered by a good crisis -Niccolò Machiavelli |
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| BARK! Posts: 3,459 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sanger Real First Name: Chris Camera: Nikon D90 Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (5)
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03-05-2010, 03:48 PM
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Doesn't help much... "Someone is stealing my content Is someone copying your Blogger-hosted content to another domain or website? Unfortunately, Blogger will be unable to act as your copied content does not exist on our servers. We strongly recommend contacting the offending blog's hosting provider for further assistance with this matter. Is a Blogger user copying your content? Please note that Blogger is not in a position to arbitrate issues regarding ownership of content; however, Blogger does comply with the United States Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA). For more information on how to file a DMCA complaint with Blogger, please click here. Is a Blogger user engaging in piracy or providing links to copyrighted material? Please direct the copyright owner to file a DMCA complaint with Blogger. Please note that we can only process DMCA complaints originating from the copyright owner. " --------------------------- Christopher Nikon D90 | MB-D80 | Nikkor 80-200 f2.8 The Modern Mutt :: Pet Photography - Denton, Dallas, & Fort Worth "Remember if people talk behind your back, it only means you are two steps ahead." - Fannie Flagg | |
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| Ka Chow!  Posts: 5,570 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Houston (Cypress), Texas Real First Name: Nathan Camera: Nikon Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (0)
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03-05-2010, 03:50 PM
My work must suck...I never get copied   I think this person is just trying to get good SEO. there is some misspelled words as well as sentences that make no sense, but just have keywords within them.... --------------------------- Nathan Simmons My Web Site My Wedding Blog My Personal Blog practice with intent to improve, makes perfect ...by all means, feel free to edit images for the sake of improvement and photographer will not be offended |
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03-05-2010, 04:06 PM
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--------------------------- 3&3 Studios | Flickr | iStock | Facebook Never waste the opportunities offered by a good crisis -Niccolò Machiavelli | |
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| Account Closed Per User Request  Posts: 417 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: texas Real First Name: doc Camera: canon Can Others Edit My Photos: No iTrader Rating: (2)
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03-05-2010, 08:09 PM
I hate to say this but that is the internet folks. Once you put it out there, copyrighted or not, someone is going to copy, paste, cut, steal, alter, etc anything they can get their hands on and it seems these days that there is nothing you can do about it. Which is too bad. I have seen a lot of nice art, pictures, posters, graphics, etc, copied and used elsewhere including my own business logo and letter head logo. So I know how it is. |
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| Permanently Suspended  Posts: 15,305 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Real First Name: Tom Camera: canon Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (21)
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03-05-2010, 08:17 PM
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Murder and mayhem occur all the time but doesn't mean the good guys should turn their backs and keep their eyes closed... | |
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03-05-2010, 08:59 PM
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Just telling you what I know from experience as well. I tried to go after the people that did me wrong. Cost me a lot of money, time, wasted energy and I got no where with it. I am just very careful about what I put out there now. Hence why I don't post photos anymore, have locked my clinic websites so that right clicking to save anything is impossible and have other protections in place. But no matter what you do to try to protect your images, copyright materials and watermark stuff those that 'want' it will still find a way. The only people you can count on are the honest ones, the rest will find a way no matter what. I wish there was something more that could be done but laws don't protect us like they should. You have to pick your battles. If he can do something about those that took his work then more power to him. I hope that he gets the outcome that he wants from both his actions and this post. | |
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03-05-2010, 09:00 PM
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| You Can't Be Serious!!  Posts: 9,529 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fort Worth Real First Name: Todd Camera: Canon Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (8)
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03-05-2010, 09:28 PM
For me, the theft of content is bad but worse is that it deceives would-be clients who are going to end up thoroughly disappointed. I must've missed a boat somewhere, because it never occurred to me to use someone else's photos on my Web site. I want people to know who I am and what I do! |
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03-05-2010, 10:09 PM
Has anyone here seeing copies of their work tried sending a DMCA takedown notice to the offender's ISP? Would get the attention of the site owner, I'd think. How to Send a DMCA Takedown Notice | Black Star Rising |
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| Uber Poster  Posts: 3,098 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Slaton Real First Name: Kent Camera: Canon Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (0)
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03-05-2010, 11:02 PM
In this case I think the theft of images takes a back seat to someone promoting photo services with work that is not their own. --------------------------- Nevermind -- I'll take care of it myself! |
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| Forum Regular  Posts: 661 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stephenville Real First Name: Joe Camera: Sony Alpha Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (0)
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03-06-2010, 05:29 AM
Gee, that site and Tineye can keep you busy for a while. Dallas Bridal Portrait Photography left side image 5 results - TinEye dallas-wedding-photographers.jpg (image) 1 result - TinEye http://www.weddingphotographerdallas...magery-400.jpg 1 result - TinEye He must travel a lot: http://www.weddingphotographerdallas...uopredhead.jpg Taringa! - El hotel mas caro |
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| Senior Member  Posts: 294 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cypress Real First Name: Philip Camera: Canon 50D Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (0)
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03-06-2010, 07:52 AM
Disclaimer: I have never registered a copyright, this is what I've learned from listening to podcasts. Of course, every time you press the shutter button you are creating a copyrighted work. However, unless you register that image with the Library of Congress your recourse in the event of a copyright infringement is negligible. Scott Bourne of Photofocus says that a lawyer won't even bother with seeking compensation for you unless you have that copyright on file with the Library of Congress. If you do have it on file, you have serious weight behind a take down notice, ability to seek payment for the use, damages, etc. I imagine filing copyrights would be part of regular work flow for some TPFers and perhaps there is an old thread with tips on how best to do it. I would also hope that the presence of thieves on the net wouldn't discourage folks from sharing their work. Sharing your work is a huge part of photography and it would be a shame to miss out for fear of a sleazy minority. --------------------------- soli Deo gloria |
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03-06-2010, 10:58 AM
....dammit! Gone before I could call Fox 4 "On Your Side".... --------------------------- Christopher Nikon D90 | MB-D80 | Nikkor 80-200 f2.8 The Modern Mutt :: Pet Photography - Denton, Dallas, & Fort Worth "Remember if people talk behind your back, it only means you are two steps ahead." - Fannie Flagg |
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| Supa Dupa Poster  Posts: 5,860 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston Real First Name: Brian Camera: Canon 40D & 20D, iPhone 3G, and a Walgreens Disposable Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (4)
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03-06-2010, 06:53 PM
Well their actual website ( ) was designed by Covenant Designs ( Covenant Designs Strategic Marketing Communicions - Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Sedona, Phoenix ), and if you look at their contact number for Dallas/Houston ( 214-703-0360 ), it is the same number as on the wedding site (also the same number as on the whois for the wedding site) The whois has an address, and owner info is available online: DCAD: Residential Acct Detail They also have a part of the Covenant site devoted to their photography services ( Covenant Designs Commercial Professional Digital Photographer Photography Photographers Studio - Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Sedona, Phoenix ), which is alot more than wedding. Maybe search those portfolios for more infringed photos. It would be a good idea to contact some of the photogs who have been ripped off and report this to them. Maybe someone in the area, especially an infringed photog, should pay them a visit? For info on ownership of the company, see here: ROAM and Sales Taxpayer Detail Unfortunately I do not have a subscription to the Texas SoS database to check for Covenant Designs LLP, but the comptroller does not have it listed (which happens at least 1/2 the time for LLP and LLC) and an archive database of franchise reports I have does not list it. I do have California and Nevada though (since they list studios in each state), and neither show a Covenant Designs LLP listed there, so they may be violating the business & tax laws of those states. --------------------------- Photography Business Site (being redone): Steelsun Photo & Art Stock Photos for Sale (coming soon): Sun Stock Photo Houston & Texas Wall Art: Shoot Houston |
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| Supa Dupa Poster Posts: 5,860 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston Real First Name: Brian Camera: Canon 40D & 20D, iPhone 3G, and a Walgreens Disposable Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: (4)
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03-06-2010, 07:03 PM
I like the irony of this quote on their Covenant site: Quote:
--------------------------- Photography Business Site (being redone): Steelsun Photo & Art Stock Photos for Sale (coming soon): Sun Stock Photo Houston & Texas Wall Art: Shoot Houston | |
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| Hard Candy Outer Shell  Posts: 303 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Plano, TX Real First Name: Warren Camera: Nikon Shooter Can Others Edit My Photos: No iTrader Rating: (4)
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03-24-2010, 08:18 PM
How fitting. Sadly, I have had to deal with Mark in an indirect way through one of my new clients, and all I can say is what a shame that he is not able to put his talents to better use instead of shaming our profession. I am so NOT surprised about this post. There is legal action underway in Dallas County against this photographer. --------------------------- "There is no hill that never ends" - Masai Proverb www.goldimagery.com www.goldimageryblog.com |
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