Recently  I have been asked what form I would like my photographers credit to take when used on my clients web pages. As an architectural photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area it is important to maintain the highest professional profile possible. This little snippet of code will provide the credit due without being obtrusive to the design of my clients’ web sites.

Photographs by <a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.djbphoto.com” title=”DJBPhoto.com Home Page”>Dean J. Birinyi</a>

Using the html code above will result in this line appearing on the web page.

Photographs by Dean J. Birinyi

As an architectural photographer in the San Francisco Bay AreaI don’t worry about a copyright notice in my attribution because to make that effective the notice would have to accompany and be adjacent to each image and I feel that would be onerous and a unwarranted imposition upon my clients. I have seen some clients give photo credit for each photograph or for each project on the title page of the particular projects slide show or gallery. I think whatever works for the clients web site design is fine with me. I am very pleased to know that I am being given “props” on the title page of a project.

There are several reasons for appropriate attribution to being given a photographer when their photographs are used:

1. It shows the client has respect for the photographer and values their contribution to their advertising and marketing efforts.
2. It shows the client takes pride in their photographs and is willing to recommend the photographer.
3. It gives the photographer due credit for doing a good job.
4. It shows viewers that the photographer takes pride in and stands behind his or her work.
5. It  allows the photographer to gain greater exposure and notoriety.
6. And linking the photo credit back to the photographers home page creates the opportunity for the photographer to show his stuff to potential clients and possibly book a job or two.

I always give my clients credit for their work whether they are an architect, interior designer or contractor. You will always find their name and a link back to their web site (if available) closely associated to the images I create for them whenever I use them on-line, and when used in printed material I always give appropriate credit directly adjacent to the images.

When an image is used editorially I go out of my way to ensure appropriate design credit is given to my clients. This is usually not a problem when working with publishers but I feel it is my responsibility to do all I can to get my clients the recognition they deserve for their contribution to the photograph. I simply ask my clients to do the same for me in a professional manner.

Giving credit where credit is due is a matter of professional respect.

San Francisco Bay Area photographer Dean Birinyi creates beautiful architectural photographs that capture the emotional character of his clients’ work and communicates their talents and design concepts. With more than twenty years of experience photographing architecture and interior design, Dean listens to his clients to integrate the solutions for many different but equally important needs into any image. Dean’s talent for storytelling consistently helps his clients win design competitions. www.djbphoto.com

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