A screenshot of a text message exchange. The first message, sent at 10:45, is from Jess Grieveson-Smith. Jess introduces herself as reaching out from BBC Yorkshire, where they are covering the moor fires, and asks if they can use any images with full credit to show the extent of the fires. She includes her email address, jess.grieveson-smith@bbc.co.uk. The second message, sent at 13:20, is a reply that starts with "Hi Jess" and states that the answer is no, advising Jess not to ask again unless she comes with a budget. The message expresses frustration that the BBC wants to cover stories but is unwilling to pay professional photographers and videographers for their time, effort, and ability.
🪬🧿No free pics for BBC! #moorfires #bbcyorkshire #copyright #photographers #journalism credit: The Whitby Photographer
