[quote="barmy_army008"]If you’re right in saying that there are copyright laws on certain photos, then surely that makes them less likely to be signed than an index card?

If the picture is just off Google, then there’s little way of knowing whether its copyright protected or not. Maybe that’s been my mistake in the past, but if you want to eliminate that problem then you’d have to purchase the photo from a reputable place, which just adds more money.

I now always use postcards, and I don’t think its had a huge effect on my success either way. I’m prepared to take the risk that I might only get the card back signed, or a nice photo instead that I didn’t have to print/buy. Theres a chance that I won’t get anything back, but if that happens then at least all I’ve lost is a piece of card.[/quote]

You have many good points here.

If you’re right in saying that there are copyright laws on certain photos, then surely that makes them less likely to be signed than an index card?

If the picture is just off Google, then there’s little way of knowing whether its copyright protected or not. Maybe that’s been my mistake in the past, but if you want to eliminate that problem then you’d have to purchase the photo from a reputable place, which just adds more money.

I now always use postcards, and I don’t think its had a huge effect on my success either way. I’m prepared to take the risk that I might only get the card back signed, or a nice photo instead that I didn’t have to print/buy. Theres a chance that I won’t get anything back, but if that happens then at least all I’ve lost is a piece of card.

Hi
I always send index cards, and what the celebrtiy usually does for me is they sign the card and sign their own photo, where as if you put in a photo, they might only sign your photo.

Hope this helps,
James {up}

It's all up to the celeb. Sometimes they won't sign the pics you send them either...I agree with ozzman. Sometimes contracts

In my personal experience I know some celebs wont sign index cards because its sometimes in their contracts and the other they are afraid you are going to sell them by making something with them. Especially sports stars. I went to a premier a few years ago with a stack of index cards and every time I asked for a autograph they wouldnt sign them. But like it was said before there have been successes before with index cards but I also prefer photos now because of what happened to me.

[quote="jdp3577"]lol I hit the wrong button, but I fixed it[/quote]


Okay. Thanks.

lol I hit the wrong button, but I fixed it

You quoted me and forgot to make your own remark.

[quote="rpbluesman"]I see what you mean here, and there are no right or wrong answers. It's like you say, it all comes down to everyone's own opinon. In my readings on other sites, I have discovered that many celebs will keep the index card. I personally don't like sending an index card, because it makes you look like you are a dealer. They may open up your letter and see that index card and say "Hmmm, and index card? Is this person a dealer?" Where as with a photo, it may be seen by a celeb that you are a good intentions person with the consideration to send a photo. However, if you send a photo, you need to be ready for it to be kept as well. The reason for this is because it is against federal law to copy photos taken by a professional photographer. Many pictures that you find on the internet will be taken by a professional. I know about this law first hand because I tried to make a copy of a professional photograph (I didn't know about the law at the time). The photo center clerk said that I couldn't make a copy of it because it was a professional picture. Any way back to the topic at hand, it all comes down to you. If you want to send a photo, then send a photo or if you want to send an index card, then send an index card. many celebrities will sign almost anyting if you provide postage.[/quote]

I just found out about that law too. in the past no one said anything when I got them printed, so Ive sent out about 20-30 and only got 2 back so far, so I guess Ill send out sase and hope they will give me a pic

I see what you mean here, and there are no right or wrong answers. It's like you say, it all comes down to everyone's own opinon. In my readings on other sites, I have discovered that many celebs will keep the index card. I personally don't like sending an index card, because it makes you look like you are a dealer. They may open up your letter and see that index card and say "Hmmm, and index card? Is this person a dealer?" Where as with a photo, it may be seen by a celeb that you are a good intentions person with the consideration to send a photo. However, if you send a photo, you need to be ready for it to be kept as well. The reason for this is because it is against federal law to copy photos taken by a professional photographer. Many pictures that you find on the internet will be taken by a professional. I know about this law first hand because I tried to make a copy of a professional photograph (I didn't know about the law at the time). The photo center clerk said that I couldn't make a copy of it because it was a professional picture. Any way back to the topic at hand, it all comes down to you. If you want to send a photo, then send a photo or if you want to send an index card, then send an index card. many celebrities will sign almost anyting if you provide postage.