User talk:VASTBRAVO

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Hello, VASTBRAVO, and welcome to Wikipedia! I have noticed that you are fairly new! I hope you like the place and decide to stay. I also see that some of your recent edits show an interest in the use of images and/or photos on Wikipedia.

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 * the photo is a for-hire file with all rights for use as desired and provided by Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom for the purpose of using in print, digital, and other media as directed, including here with the express permission of the owner VASTBRAVO (talk) 20:03, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
 * A couple of things need to be clarified, then:
 * Who is the owner of the image: Cottom or the photographer?
 * Has the rightsholder irrevocably placed the image under a Creative Commons license?
 * What is your relationship with Cottom and/or the photographer? Are you a paid editor?
 * You must answer these questions before we can proceed. —C.Fred (talk) 20:08, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Cottom is the owner; yes; i am the creative director of the source photoshoot included in hiring the photographer for producing the image; I am an unpaid editor VASTBRAVO (talk) 21:06, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Something doesn't add up. You're the creative director, but you're not paid? Why are you editing to add an image? Further, Cottom will have to contact Wikimedia Commons to donate the image. —C.Fred (talk) 21:08, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
 * i am not paid for editing and am therefore an unpaid editor on the wiki and am uploading a photo to which i have access as a person coordinating a photoshoot. the photo is one of many created for the sole purpose of updating images of Dr. McMillan Cottom VASTBRAVO (talk) 21:12, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
 * And all of your work for Cottom is pro bono? Otherwise, you are a paid contributor. If you are uploading photos that you were paid to create, or be part of creating, you are a paid editor. —C.Fred (talk) 21:37, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
 * do you have source or directive here in writing as to that being the definition of a paid editor as synonymous with contribution on wiki? material found shows the following: "Paid editing on Wikipedia is defined as writing or editing on Wikipedia in return for money, or similar inducements. This includes inserting or deleting content to the advantage of the editor's employer or client into or from an article, talk page, or policy. Many, but not all, types of paid editing are forbidden."
 * I am not editing in return for inducement; assisting people who are sharing their art via an updated press photo made publicly available is a simple reason enough to edit. VASTBRAVO (talk) 21:44, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
 * From WP:Paid-editing disclosure: "A paid contribution is one that involves contributing to Wikipedia in exchange for money or other inducements. It includes adding or removing content from any page, including articles and talk pages." Adding images is a contribution.Again, as the owner of the image, only Cottom is able to place it under a Creative Commons license, which would make it free for any use, including commercial reuse. That donation would need to take place in an email from her to volunteers at Wikimedia Commons. —C.Fred (talk) 21:48, 30 July 2022 (UTC)