It's one of the solidest images/memes I've seen in a hot minute.
Also, the photographer's name is on it.
I am not they.
molto bene
again, I'm not the photographer.
I just saw it, said DANK and posted it here.
That aside… the photographer's name was with it the first time.
They got their credit.
Now the meme is ours.
I'm pretty sure a lot of people would be interested in hiring them based on that "newborn" gig they had that one time.
Well lit, well composed, compelling concept…
Granted, for all I know, that's a standard newborn-photo for military parents.
if it's a standard shot, they won't have a monopoly.
Every photographer near a military base would be doing it.
Putting 'em in pockets is also pretty popular, apparently
You're obviously not a photographer.
You work would be stolen by someone who does the same schtick.
They could have taken that shot, but they didn't, but they want you to think they did, anyway, because it's solid.
Watermarks are also used for advertising.
"Do you like this shot and want a similar one for yourself but the person didn't link to the photographer? That's fine! The name's right there. Hit me up."
Why put a logo on anything ever?
Coke vs Pepsi.
McDonalds vs Wendy's.
Nike vs Adidas.
Photography is a service, done by someone you can hire.
Photographs are a product, and every sale is taxed.
Doesn't matter if the final product is a digital or physical… it's legally a product.
Portfolios are a thing, but who links to those when sharing a photo?
The photographer is only claiming the image.
Anyone can reproduce that style of photograph if they feel like it, unless they've copyrighted a very specific and new technique, somehow.
Again, you're not a photographer.
The market is already saturated with other people who shoot like you do, or who will see your work and adopt your style.
There is nothing new under the sun.
Photographers do not enjoy marring their work with a graphic.
It's simply a professional necessity if you want to stay competitive.
had the wrong thing on the clipboard, sorry for the repost.
But we're discussing people who profit from their work, now aren't we?
You brought up a good point.
Corporations steal work all the fucking time.
It's a way to stop those assholes from using yours in a campaign and claiming it as original.
You know, like how social media will just pluck profile pics and use them in ads.
The copyright/patent system is fucked and needs fixing.
Especially in regards to pharmaceuticals…
In this case, it's a situation where people do a fairly standard thing.
Some better than others.
Normies aren't going to be able to tell the difference in photographic nuance and some shots are so done that there's no way to really make an original take on it.
And they're definitely not going to take the time to do a reverse image search.
Correct. You can easily remove the watermark.
But your purpose and usage of the image isn't what the person who produced it is doing with it.
The client gets the image without the watermark.
The photographer would like to eat in the future based on their past work.
They want you to find them so they can do the whole "surviving" thing.
You're not the client.
They didn't make a clean copy available for you.
Remove this watermark, faggot.
Some go the extra mile to thwart folks who rip watermarks.
I'm the same way, and I'm really good a photoshopping things out.
Also, I'm fucking lazy sometimes.
Believe me, I've put thought into that.
No one enjoys adding the watermark.
It's an ugly fact-of-life, at the moment.
But what you're suggesting would imply a different concept of what an economy is and how money works.
Sweetheart, I already know how it's going to be replaced.
RSA/ECC/AES are all comped, if that means anything to you.
Just look at Sophia for a glimpse of how we get off of blood'n'oil fiats.
OMFG i'm on a kick of these remixes right meow.
only temporarily as we transition
involves wireless interwebs for all.
Gold -Gold-backed Crypto -> Crypto
There will be 5 or 6 cryptocurrencies based on AI cloud transactions.
That's also how everything will be kept in check so that we don't have a Dollar vs. Rupee bullshit.
But you have to take everything else down first.
'Course, we're getting into the VQC at that point.
or GIMP, you fucking elitist.
GTFO with that nesquick r/HailCorporate bullshit.
Muh Photoshop CS6
Fuck your rules.
I'm a fan.
how many times can someone read the same book and still look like they give a shit when they do it so people can see them?