Photo in company brochure??

paddyrg

I would state your preference, but I don't think you can really force it without making things awkward.

If you are anxious about unwarranted attention from staff, perhaps because you're gorgeous and have had a similar problem at a previous job, this would probably be enough to satisfy most management - 'I don't want to upset the plans for the brochure, but I had a bit of trouble in a previous job when my photo was put on the intranet and I started getting unwanted attention from some of the warehouse guys... I'd rather not repeat the experience, any chance you can print it without my pic?'. That would convince me at least!

Uncertain

LisaB85 wrote: »

I hate photos of myself but at the same time I'd not cause a drama over it or get upset at people wanting to use my photo, my photo was sent into a pony club magazine recently I can't say I was happy but I certainly wasn't upset about it or wanting it removed as I realise not many actually paid any attention to it anyway.

Depending on the circumstances you may well have had no actual legal right to demand that it be removed.

Despite all the current fuss about media intrusion and the creeping judge made privacy laws you still do not need somebody's permission to take a photograph of them in a public place or a place to which the public has access. With very few exceptions the photographer can do what he likes with the picture, including selling it, and the person has no claim whatsoever.

Once the subject's permission is asked, for example they are asked to stand a bit to the left and smile, they become a model and have some rights over the image.

Obviously this is not the OP's situation here. Presumably they will be asked to pose for a photo and will know why it is being requested. Their right to refuse, or not, depends on whether this is a reasonable requirement of their employment.

Badger_Lady

I understand now - it's not just an internal thing, it's being used for PR purposes. That does smell a bit different to me, OP, I can see where you're coming from now (although I still don't think it would bother me personally).

In that case, don't make a big fuss but mention it to someone you can trust and who has some influence - do you have regular one-on-one meetings with your line manager and could you bring it up there? If you're not a contact for clients or relevant to PR, I can't imagine there would be any great concern with taking your photo off that particular file.

allisonw

Do what my daughter did when she was told she was getting her photo taken for her company brochure.

Complete makeover, makeup, mascara, eyeshadow etc. including highlights and extensions in her hair. Photos taken then when next she was at the hairdresser her hair back to her natural style as she didn't really like it.

By the time the brochure came out nobody seeing her photo in the brochure and seeing her at her work realise that it is the same person.

LisaB85

Uncertain wrote: »

Depending on the circumstances you may well have had no actual legal right to demand that it be removed.

Despite all the current fuss about media intrusion and the creeping judge made privacy laws you still do not need somebody's permission to take a photograph of them in a public place or a place to which the public has access. With very few exceptions the photographer can do what he likes with the picture, including selling it, and the person has no claim whatsoever.

Once the subject's permission is asked, for example they are asked to stand a bit to the left and smile, they become a model and have some rights over the image.

Obviously this is not the OP's situation here. Presumably they will be asked to pose for a photo and will know why it is being requested. Their right to refuse, or not, depends on whether this is a reasonable requirement of their employment.

I knew what the photo was being taken for, was more a case of not liking how I looked than privacy etc I guess my feelings about it were neutral, I had riding hat hair

Orville

I wonder say if you had a nutter of an ex you had to move away from, or for some reason you changed identities etc. I wonder if you could refuse it then..?

Personally i think that if for whatever reason you do not want your pic in any brochure or advertising form you should be able to say no without recourse.

ceridwen

Who is actually taking the photo? Is it a professional photographer - ie being paid for a one-off "do all the staff" at once photo?

If its a one-off thing - then maybe you can arrange somehow to be "elsewhere" when the photo is taken?

The other method to deal with it could be to make sure you look totally different to your normal self - wig, etc - on that day.

At the very least - if the photo is being used for PR purposes - the "Arent all the staff so happy to work for us - smile now you lot" type photos - then there is no way they can force you to stick a smile on your face and look straight at the photographer. So - downright glum look and looking fixedly at the floor and a bit sideways on - and thats given the lie to "Arent ALL our staff happy to be here" if you are one of the people who ISNT and dont wish to tell a (non-verbal) lie by smiling as if you are.

I DO understand your wish not to be photographed actually - as I take a very forthright view of anyone trying to take a photo of me that I havent given willing permission for. No employer has ever even asked for a photo of me "for public consumption" and I wouldnt expect them to (mind you - they might be a bit scared to so much as ask in my case:rotfl:).

Good luck with this.

Reverbe

InsideInsurance wrote: »

I doubt many people will even look at the sales brochure at the trade show let alone see your picture in it and decide you're so interesting that they are going to spend time and effort to try and track you down.

In that case you have to question why exactly they feel the need to do this to administrators (no disrespect top their title/role. am one by trade myself) its not as if OP has a ranking title or is Head of Dept.:cool:

Reverbe

Just to raise a point that could occur in a case like this what if OP had been incognito by virtue of being past victim of domestic abuse etc? it is quite feasible that this brochure could fall into hands of abusive ex spouse and used to track them down. harrass them or god forbid much worse. TBH is it really necessary for them to bandy about pics of anyone that happens to work there? Is anyone going to give them business on the looks of their admin staff etc??

LisaB85

Reverbe wrote: »

Just to raise a point that could occur in a case like this what if OP had been incognito by virtue of being past victim of domestic abuse etc? it is quite feasible that this brochure could fall into hands of abusive ex spouse and used to track them down. harrass them or god forbid much worse. TBH is it really necessary for them to bandy about pics of anyone that happens to work there? Is anyone going to give them business on the looks of their admin staff etc??

In that case then yes they would have a point but the OP hasn't mentioned this they are worried about privacy. If it was a case of needing to remain hidden for that reason then I'm sure any employer would take notice but kicking up a fuss because you're worried about privacy is a bit over the top to be honest.

You never know she may be headhunted for a better job?

A lot of companies use staff in their brochures, I worked for Bourne leisure and most photos used were of staff not models.