Evil photographer?

[Kimberly Dow]

I just recently had requests for prints on a painting. I am going through a company I read recommended by someone here, Crimson Atelier.

I had the painting professionally photographed digitally and sent off the CD. The photographer charged me $100 for about 15 minutes of work. He kept resizing it on his computer when I clearly told him not to. He is older and a know-it-all.

I do not know yet if the digital files will work for the Glicee, I'll find out soon, But, the photographer said he wanted to ask his printer to make a print the size I am getting - a photographic print - so he could show me and maybe this would be a low-cost alternative. I shrugged and said I didnt mind - just to see.

So, I go in there today. It's not something I could sell, but I may use this one to show the size the print will be when they come in since I am taking orders now. What has me spooked is that the photographer really was pushing me - trying to get me to order some and he would get a cut. Not only that, but he asked me to pay for this print I did not order.

I won't order anything from him, but I am concerned about him having my files. I made one comment about something and he rushed back to the computer to see about it. I do not want this guy making any more prints! This man is a professional and he knows all about copyrights. This is a small town and the painting is getting a lot of press. He is making me nervous - I do not trust him.

Because of all this I think I will take this photo print back to him and tell him I do not want it. So, can I ask him to destroy it? He paid for it, but I did not ask him to. I did verbally give him permission to try it once - so where do I stand? It's my image in all ways - do I need to pay him so that this one print is not around?

This is my first time trying prints & this guy has me ticked.