Colorado weather calendar photo contest

Not much of a prize, but thought it might be of interest to some.

http://www.weather-calendar.com/guidelines.html

At least they're now paying some money for the cover image. The other "winners" get to have their images licensed without being paid. Given how much they advertise this calendar, they probably sell a ton of copies. If the proceeds were going to charity it would be one thing, but as it is you're really just giving a company a lot of money and helping to promote 9news w/out compensation. It just further dilutes the market for photography.

Sorry for the rant!

Amen, brother!

BTW, if you'd like to convey your displeasure (or support, if that's your bag) with the company's lack of compensation for photographers:
photo@coloradoweathercalendar.com
comments@9news.com

One of the worst offenders I've come across over the years (these annual publications by the Conrad Group, here in my own backyard).

A kind thought though, Amy.

Although I agree about Conrad's offensive terms, we have a few CNP photographers contributing to the calendar. They'll continue the use photography for corporate gain policy as long as people are willing to trade useage for a credit line.

I looked through the policies of the calendar company and it didn't seem promising. I guess now we know!

Todd, you're echoing!

Scott Scott, I I don't don't know know what what you're you're talking talking about about!

They actually contacted me last year, wanting me to submit some shots. I asked them how much they paid and their response was "we don't pay for images but do offer a photo credit".............and that was the end of the correspondence with them.

An old boss of mine, when referring to photo credits, told me the place he was most interested in seeing his name was on the "Pay to the order of:" line. Words to live by.