Photography secrets

Walgreens won’t print my photos without photographer’s release, but I am the photographer and not a pro.

Photography is a hobby, but a very serious one–right down to specialized lenses, lighting and backdrops. I take hundreds of pictures at any given event (thousands at some sporting competitions). Recently both of my printers were acting up, and I needed some basic prints quickly. I sent them through Walgreens to pick up in an hour and got the surprise of the decade. They did not print my photos, because I need the photographer’s permission to have these printed. No problem, I’m thinking, I am the photographer. I was mistaken. Even though I had my original CF cards with the photos still on them, I was told that it means nothing. I have to have it in writing. I said “Fine, give me a piece of paper and I will put it in writing.” No luck there either. I had to show them a letterhead or a business card which would prove that I am a professional photographer. I am not, so I don’t have any of those. What can I do so that I don’t have to jump through hoops to print my pictures?

Ask them for the name and phone # of the district or regional Photo Training Supervisor (I don’t recall the exact title but I know they exist).

They should be able to help you out or instruct the store level employees what to do.

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