Photo contest

[kat]

I wish I could be more agressive with these sort of things it really is a weakness. Even my husband gets at me for that. I just hate to cause a problem but in fact, it already is one.

Thanks everyone.

[Mad Aussie]

Get in there Kat .... and don't forget to take a really old fish with you

Nah I'm sure there's a less conflictual way for you to deal with it.

[kat]

Oh..lol. I'm only going to mention it to the lady. So she is aware. From there we will see. As stated, she may not of been aware of what she was doing, just a proud momma trying to show of her son.

I'll be nice but firm

[jjeling]

Everyone has said what I was thinking, but it should be interesting to see how this turns out. This is a great opportunity to work through a situation like this. From the observers end. It is probably an honest mistake, but if a photographer takes themself halfway serious, this is a major concern.
My actions would depend on the release of the contest winners. If there is time, I would try and work through your sister and the other lady. After that, then it is time to contact the judges. Regardless, the judges are going to need to be informed.
If there is little time left, I would contact the decision makers of the contest, show them proof and ask them not to give the image any credit. Just let it hang and bring no more attention to the matter. It would eliminate any more conflict if done "quietly." (This would be my first choice)
Then if you want you could talk to her.(I would skip this unless it happens again)

Look at it this way however, even if you ask for the image to be disreguarded, they will probably tell you if you won or took an honorable mention, or nothing if it did not place at all.

[Michaelaw]

Maybe she just doesn't see it the same as a photographer would. Like you said Kat "just a proud mother trying to show off her son". When she entered the contest, maybe it's her son that's going to win for her and not the image. If that doesn't make sense, then it's back to the Mullet!

[casil403]

I'm thinking you should switch the mullet for a mallet if all else fails!



Kidding.......kidding

[Mad Aussie]

I'm thinking you should switch the mullet for a mallet if all else fails!



Kidding.......kidding

Don't under-estimate the thwacking power of a good mullet ...although after 10 days it's going to be about the splattering effect

[JAS_Photo]

I know that if you use Lightroom, you can add your name, email, address, and lots more information to the exif data if you wish to. As far as physical photos go, I guess you could have a stamp made and stamp the back of your photos. Of course if someone really wanted to steal your image, they still could.

[casil403]

Hey Kat, I was thinking about you today and your dilemma...I was wondering if it turned out okay?
Gosh I hope so......................

[kat]

I told my sister in law today about her friend and she wants to mention it to her. She really doesn't think that her friend is aware of what she did so she's gonna politely mention it to her and we should be fine. Guess I'll find out tomorrow!!!