Photography Laureates - SCAM
I have just signed up with these guys (one week ago). Just a few days later this email....so I did a search and found a very interesting discussion on DPC.
the email I received goes on....
"Garry: This special edition will feature You as a Photographer with Your Biography
For a limited time, Click Here to enjoy this exclusive Anthology featuring your Photograph, for only $69(€43.40,£34.68). Please note that this offer expires on Feb-15-2009 (or until stocks expire). There will not be other opportunities.
Our Hard Bound Deluxe Anthologies have over 300 pages of leading photographs from Selected Laureates as well as several sections on photography techniques written by leading experts. They make terrific coffee table books and treasured gifts to friends and family! Your photograph will be published in this anthology along with your name and biography.
Every aspect of the publication and design of this leading edition, the Best of 2009 Photography Anthology, reflects the quality craftsmanship that went into the production of this special edition.
Garry, view sample selected pictures of fellow finalists by Clicking Here. Here are also a few sample photographs selected in the 2009 edition of this leading Photography Anthology.
It is also our pleasure to commemorate the publication of your photograph with a Limited Edition Certificate in your name, printed on a high quality Walnut wood finished Plaque. The plaque measures 10.5’’ X 13’’. As one of our photography laureates, your plaque will feature your name and Photograph as well as a Certificate of Achievement.
To receive a copy (copies) before reserves run out, please Click Here now.
You can also cut and paste this link in your browser:
www.photolaureates.org/payment/shopping_cart.php?ContestP...
Garry, all editors congratulate you on your accomplishment. A very small minority of the photographs we examined were selected to join our Society and considered for publication in our exclusive Anthology.
Please note that to recognize and reward selected photographers, we have established $6500 in prizes to be awarded at the sole discretion of our editorial team.
Again, congratulations, Garry: the Best of 2009 Photography is our most beautifully crafted hard bound Anthology. It features beautiful Photography artistry. We are proud to publish you as part of this talented and exclusive group of photographers. Your contribution to this project is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
John Warton
Senior Editor, Photography Laureates
P.S. 1 - Garry, it goes without saying that you strictly retain all copyrights for your work.
P.S. 2 - Garry, for help, support and enquiries, please feel free to contact Sol, our customer service manager at help@photolaureates.org. Your customer ID is 226696.
Garry Click Here to receive your Deluxe, Hard Bound, 300 pages, Best of 2009 anthology. You are Published in it. Congratulations"
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The reason why I am posting this here is to raise the awareness and open the discussion. It would be interesting to hear about your experiences...positive / negative.
Photolaureates, Pic.com, Poet Laureates are all a scam run by the same organization……..if you’d sent them a pic of you’re a$$ you would have got the same letter….it’s called Vanity Publishing
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BTW - I have just visited this tree again and to my disappointment discovered that some branches are now broken off. Bloody vandals....can't they select their firewood somewhere else? ANGER ANGER
Photography Laureates - SCAM
I have just signed up with these guys (one week ago). Just a few days later this email....so I did a search and found a very interesting discussion on DPC.
the email I received goes on....
"Garry: This special edition will feature You as a Photographer with Your Biography
For a limited time, Click Here to enjoy this exclusive Anthology featuring your Photograph, for only $69(€43.40,£34.68). Please note that this offer expires on Feb-15-2009 (or until stocks expire). There will not be other opportunities.
Our Hard Bound Deluxe Anthologies have over 300 pages of leading photographs from Selected Laureates as well as several sections on photography techniques written by leading experts. They make terrific coffee table books and treasured gifts to friends and family! Your photograph will be published in this anthology along with your name and biography.
Every aspect of the publication and design of this leading edition, the Best of 2009 Photography Anthology, reflects the quality craftsmanship that went into the production of this special edition.
Garry, view sample selected pictures of fellow finalists by Clicking Here. Here are also a few sample photographs selected in the 2009 edition of this leading Photography Anthology.
It is also our pleasure to commemorate the publication of your photograph with a Limited Edition Certificate in your name, printed on a high quality Walnut wood finished Plaque. The plaque measures 10.5’’ X 13’’. As one of our photography laureates, your plaque will feature your name and Photograph as well as a Certificate of Achievement.
To receive a copy (copies) before reserves run out, please Click Here now.
You can also cut and paste this link in your browser:
www.photolaureates.org/payment/shopping_cart.php?ContestP...
Garry, all editors congratulate you on your accomplishment. A very small minority of the photographs we examined were selected to join our Society and considered for publication in our exclusive Anthology.
Please note that to recognize and reward selected photographers, we have established $6500 in prizes to be awarded at the sole discretion of our editorial team.
Again, congratulations, Garry: the Best of 2009 Photography is our most beautifully crafted hard bound Anthology. It features beautiful Photography artistry. We are proud to publish you as part of this talented and exclusive group of photographers. Your contribution to this project is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
John Warton
Senior Editor, Photography Laureates
P.S. 1 - Garry, it goes without saying that you strictly retain all copyrights for your work.
P.S. 2 - Garry, for help, support and enquiries, please feel free to contact Sol, our customer service manager at help@photolaureates.org. Your customer ID is 226696.
Garry Click Here to receive your Deluxe, Hard Bound, 300 pages, Best of 2009 anthology. You are Published in it. Congratulations"
#############################################################
The reason why I am posting this here is to raise the awareness and open the discussion. It would be interesting to hear about your experiences...positive / negative.
Photolaureates, Pic.com, Poet Laureates are all a scam run by the same organization……..if you’d sent them a pic of you’re a$$ you would have got the same letter….it’s called Vanity Publishing
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BTW - I have just visited this tree again and to my disappointment discovered that some branches are now broken off. Bloody vandals....can't they select their firewood somewhere else? ANGER ANGER