Back in December of 2009 I wrote about the Photography 401 Scam and how publishers try to get you to give up your photos for free. A pro photographer in Boston came up with an interesting twist in this Craigslist add:
"I am looking to hire all types of people to do all sorts of jobs for me,
as long as I do not have to pay anything. Just think, you will gain
more experience, and I will put the word out for you and let everyone
know what wonderful work you do. This opportunity will bring you a ton
of unpaid work, but everyone will love you. So if you have a job or
service you provide, and will do it for free, please let me know,
because I am sure I have work for you and will hire you in a second."
Why not -everyone expects him to give his work away! :)
A publisher telling you that they don't have a budget for images makes as much sense as a restaurant that doesn't have a budget for food, so stop giving your photos away for nothing more than a photo credit...
