 Connie J. Turner |
Copyright: How It Works What makes a picture copyrighted? Is it just when you put it on the photo, or is there more to it than that?
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Jon Close |
You own the copyright to a photo from the moment you create it. However, you may still be limited in how you can use the photograph, as there may be competing copyrights contained in it - such as the subject's or model's, copyrights on artwork or architecture photographed, etc. You do not need to include the copyright symbol - hold (alt) and type 0169 on most keyboards - but it helps deter casual/unintended thefts. You do not have to register the copyright of your photos with the U.S. Copyright Office, but doing so makes it easier to enforce one's copyright and enables one to collect punitive damages instead of being limited to only actual damages. For more information, see http://www.copyright.gov/.
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Michael H. Cothran |
Photographs are automatically copyrighted when they are created. If you need something "offical," you can copyright your image via the US Copyright Office. Michael H. Cothran www.mhcphoto.net
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Connie J. Turner |
Thank you, Jon and Micheal. I feel silly for not knowing that but I guess a person can't know everything. lol
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BetterPhoto Member |
watermark it
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William Koplitz |
This isn't necessarily true in all cases. The courts have recently ruled that if a photographer shows up at a job and his or her only function is to press the shutter - that is, the agency or company has done all the work, hired the models, designers, built the set etc. - this can be considered work for hire even without a written contract. Also if you photogrpah for a company where you are employed this is considered work for hire even if photography is not your primary responsiblity.
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