Instagram, Facebook & Photo Policies

Yesterday, www.news.cnet.com released an article stating the new intellectual property policies for Instagram that will take effect in January 2013.

You can read it here: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57559710-38/instagram-says-it-now-has-the-right-to-sell-your-photos/

The new policies will give Facebook to the right to use and/or sell any photo posted by users on the Instagram platform without retribution or notification to the account user.  This news release has many people upset and ready to delete their Instagram accounts. The interesting part is the policies are Facebook policies, not Instagram's. Facebook is already "selling" photos within the ads on your sidebar. Those photos are posted by users and Facebook place them in ads businesses pay for. They don't pay the user or notify them. A few months ago, there was a flood of "copyright ownership" statuses many people (mostly artists) on their timeline stating no one had the right to use any photo that was posted on Facebook without the owner's permission. In all respect for everyone's intellectual property, posting that status did not protect you from general Facebook photo policies.

There is some difference with the new Instagram policies and the current Facebook policies. Although Facebook does use member's photos for ads, they do not share user content with third parties. There is a way to opt out. In account settings, under "Facebook Ads" you can decide how Facebook uses the content you post. Please pay attention to new privacy notifications as they appear in your email or newsfeed. In the account settings there is some implication that they may share information with third parties in the future.

As a business owners and artists, Facebook and Instagram has enabled us to reach and engage with customers therefore refusing to use one of the largest and powerful social media sites isn't an option. One way to share your work on Facebook without risk to your copyright is to make sure you place watermarks on your images in a conspicuous location before you share it on Instagram or Facebook.

 

If you would like to know more about how you can use social media to increase traffic to your website, email us at info@memphisfashion.com

Ghouls & Gowns ~ A Halloween Vintage Fashion Show

So, it's been 2 years since I produced my first fashion show. Stylus was a success and I'm extremely excited about the show I'm co-producing with my business neighbor, Erica (TheTranzformer) Sanford. When I was interning for Skirt Magazine-Memphis, I was sent out to take press photos of a hair show. That was the first time I saw Erica's work and I was amazed! I witnessed her razor cutting someone hair on stage in about 2 minutes and it was fabulous. I knew she was ahead of the game here in Memphis. A few months ago, she moved her salon next door to my studio at 1331 Union Ave. Since our professions collide, we decided to do a show for Halloween to showcase her special effects make-up and super creative hairstyles along with my high end vintage collection. So this Sunday, October 28, 2012, we will present Ghouls & Gowns and I hope to see you there!

Location: 1331 Union Ave (garage rooftop)
Time: 6pm
Tickets: $10 advanced/$20 VIP
info: contact@charlisharenata.com

Memphis Fashion Leaders Episode 2~ Sache Designs

Memphis Fashion Group founder, Charlisha Renata, interviews fashion professionals, emerging designers and top boutiques in Memphis, TN. 

This episode highlights Eric Evans, Co-founder and Head Designer of SACHË located at 525 S. Main Street, Memphis, TN 

www.memphisfashion.com
www.sachedesigns.com
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REwind: Fashion Shoot for Eye-Con Couture (April 2012 ad)

As part of my senior project and internship with Eye-Con Couture, I did an photoshoot for their April 2012 ad campaign. Here are a few photos from that set. 

(All fashion in photos can be purchased at Eye-Con Couture)

Gold'N Textured ~ Fall 2012 Vintage Fashion Trend

The stylist side of me has been refreshed by the thought of fall. I may be a summer baby but fall is my favorite season mainly for the colors and fashion. As we know Couture Pieces Resurrected is my vintage collection and I plan to start selling pieces at this year's Cooper Young Festival . My motto is "Old is the new New". It expresses fashion's nostalgia and tendency to repeat itself. Each historical fashion era has an influence on the current designer runways. Check out the first look I styled and photographed for the next ad campaign.

(Model: Cha' Briggs, Make-up: Nicole Dorsey)

Luxurious textures from leather to embroidery will be in this fall. Mixed with prints and rich jewel tones, this look can be worn casually or for a night out. Just add bold accessories and a fun, funky hat.

In this look:

Gold Beaded Vest
80s High Waist Leather Pants
90s Liz Claiborne straw hat
Vintage Elephant Belt 
Vintage Scarf 
All available at Couture Pieces Resurrected
Shop Couture Pieces Resurrected to wear the latest fashion trends in the most unique way…vintage!