so anyways... on Saturday I did some photography at the local protest to repeal a bill that infringes on trans kids rights in my province. for context, I started the legal challenge and resistance against it alongside a small team of people.
I was pointedly told by one of the speakers on microphone not to take photos of people and not to post my photos. I was additionally approached by someone designated by the MC's as reps of the committee not to post my photos.
So colour me surprised when about an hour ago the coalition posts my photos without asking me in an official media capacity. On said photos is my full first and last name via a photo credit, and tagged on the official coalition page is my personal instagram.
How is this just expected to be okay? Look, if I was asked and honoured and respected, I would've given higher quality renders without the photography credit tag burnt into the photo. I would've worked out a relationship of mutual respect wherein all I ask is that, if asked for the source, the coalition directs people my way privately.
Just before this, I spent a while chatting with a colleague who is capped at a starvation wage and a maximum of $100 in gifts/month. She also is chairing a trans support organization that pays multiple people full salaries. She is being forced to do the work of the executive director and a number of staff positions. The previous interim executive director stepped down recently. He is able to keep his other job in the org, making a living wage. But my colleague is unable to ask for even a coffee in thanks for ensuring the staff positions stay.
How. Is. This. Acceptable? How can we treat this like the norm? I just dont fucking understand! what the fuck is this pull the ladder up behind me bullshit?
