diff --git a/person.py b/person.py
index e987fe3..7ec4a00 100644
--- a/person.py
+++ b/person.py
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ def add_refimg():
     if not person:
         raise Exception("could not find person to add reference image too!")
     f=request.files['refimg_file']
-    refimg = Refimg( fname="new"+f.filename )
+    refimg = Refimg( fname=f.filename )
     try:
         # save the actual uploaded image to reference_images/
         fname=secure_filename(f.filename)