Phree Photo Policy

In my never ending quest to come up with a unique environment for disseminating information about affordable entertainment in and around Fort Lauderdale, I have found a need to explain my policy when it comes to giving away photos which you see me taking all over town.

First, I would like to share the photos with fans of this website which includes the bands, the fans of those bands and the venues which host them.  In return for the use of my photo's, I would like the watermark on the bottom right corner to remain in recognition of the source of the picture.  I have coined the expression "Phree Photo's" because I can't call them 100% FREE - since I am asking for recognition in return for their use. 

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Unlike photographs you find on other websites and print publications, I do not ALWAYS get permission to take the photos before aiming my camera in your direction.  This allows me the ability to take candid pictures which are not staged for me, but rather, show the natural fun people have when attending the musical events I capture in digital format.  This gives my website and Facebook page a sense of uniqueness which you will not always find elsewhere.  If, however, you happen to appear in a photo and find it more humiliating than exciting, I will be happy to remove the picture from public view.  I trt to delete photographs before publication if I feel that it does not show people in the best light - but mine is a subjective viewpoint. 

If you would like to appear in a photograph and you see me out and about taking pictures, I will be happy to not only take your picture, but also modify it in such a way that you can use it for your personal use.  I understand that these days, we are all being asked to upload our photo's on networking sites such as Facebook, Meetup.com, LinkedIn, and intra-company sites.  I take great pleasure in learning the art of photography and seeing a smile come to people's faces when they like a picture I took.

Lastly, if you would like to use one or more of my photo's for publication, digital or other media, in which you will profit from its' use, I will work out an arrangement to give you rights to use an un-marked, full-resolution version of the photo.  When that happens, I can change my title from amateur to professional photographer - a day I am looking forward to seeing sometime soon!

On behalf of WeekendBroward.com, I remain,

The Weekend Concierge

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