Reply To: Plagarism!!

[IHF]

Oh, how would I handle it if I try to put myself in your shoes?  I never really answered your question.  I’d probably laugh a little, feel really proud/flattered and if I felt the need to talk with him about it, it would have probably went more like this.

Im so happy that my photos inspired you so much that you felt compelled to try to recreate them.  Im very flattered.  Then I would have complimented my favorite shots, maybe a slight critique.  Then went on to say “if you like these shots you may love these” and maybe link to some togs in the same genre that inspire Me. I do feel a little uncomfortable with having a photographer in my area with such similar shots in their portfolio, and I hope my followers don’t come to the conclusion that it was me who emulated your shots.    It would be quite embarrassing for me, as Its very important to me, to be as original as possible for my clients.  It’s something that I take great pride in.  Or yadda yadda something similar.

this would let him know that you know, and that it makes you uncomfortable, and it wouldn’t come off so harsh or critical.

I know that if in HIS shoes, and  it was handled this way, the pictures in question would have a very short life online