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One of my mountain bike race pics has been published again, this time by [R]evolution magazine. It's on page 20.

That's the yay bit over.

Now comes the sour point. I was told that I would be paid for the photo and sent a copy of the magazine. To date I still haven't received any word on payment or the magazine. I'm not fussed about the magazine but a bit annoyed that people don't deliver what they promise.

Anybody have any ideas on how to approach this issue with the contact? I don't want to go in hard and burn all my bridges at once..well my bridge

that sucks mate. Which photo got in?

Hard to know what to do - if this could be a good outlet for you then perhaps tread softly but set some ground rules for next time?

PIROSTITCH
i sent some pics to a 4wd magazine and then saw them in the magazine and then sent an email to the editor stating i saw my pics in your magazine and i thought they looked good, i then recieved an email asking for my bank details and they deposited the money into my account, i wasn't expecting or asking for any money but they sent it anyway !
so maybe my email jogged their memory

cheers rob

A courteous email asking how long after publication contributors get paid and an offer to supply your bank details should do the trick.

Asking for fair payment shouldn't been seen as being rude or burning bridges - its just business.

robw25 wrote:PIROSTITCH
i sent some pics to a 4wd magazine and then saw them in the magazine and then sent an email to the editor stating i saw my pics in your magazine and i thought they looked good, i then recieved an email asking for my bank details and they deposited the money into my account, i wasn't expecting or asking for any money but they sent it anyway !
so maybe my email jogged their memory

cheers rob

What 4WD mag is?

Pirostitch,

I would ring and ask to speak to editor of mag. Rather than go in with guns blazing, just say that you haven't received payment and complimentary mags and that you were wondering when they will arrive.

Hope this helps

Cheers

Michael

it was the august edition of overlander 2005, i noticed it at the airport when we were in sydney for the anniversary weekend

cheers rob

I agree with Michael's approach. A phone call will be a softer manner to deal with it initially, if no response then go in all guns blazing.


Tony

robw25 wrote:it was the august edition of overlander 2005, i noticed it at the airport when we were in sydney for the anniversary weekend

cheers rob

Thanks Rob. BTW, your 10.5FE is in the shipment today from HKG.

BTW, your 10.5FE is in the shipment today from HKG.

YEEHA !

Another toy for his collection. Piro sometimes these things can take time so i am not sure who runs that mag, took me a month ot 2 to get my payment from ACP Magazines. I have only just had the Italy mag mob pay for shots from last years Moto GP and Getty's should be soon as fellow in charge been away overseas, but i am not too worried about that.

But a friendly reminder would be ok.

Did you send them an invoice?

Glen this could be the go as well as i did send 1, to ACP.

PiroStitch wrote: published again

has the editor told you how much you would receive for this pic? if not contact the editior with a quick followup or contact the accounts dept with regards to payment. Its just business.

thanks for the advice everyone Will follow up and see how things go.

Cheers

*Update*
Just received feedback saying it's all good and that my details have been passed to accounts

sweet

robw25 wrote:it was the august edition of overlander 2005, i noticed it at the airport when we were in sydney for the anniversary weekend

cheers rob

i just happen to have that mag sitting here ... which pics are yours??

page 144

cheers rob

the photo's are all the same colour ... muddy brown

nice action shots

Well done, Wayne! Congratulations! I would give them a few weeks before making any queries.

Alex

Congrats there!! Whats the secret behind getting published now??

Yi-P wrote:Congrats there!! Whats the secret behind getting published now??

knowing the right people

Not in my case...it was all accidental

Great outcome - well done with the softly softly approach
Sit back and reap the rewards!