copy rights

[clcolucci58]

How does one get his photographs copyrighted. I have seen photos posted on RFF with copyrights. Thanks to all for the feedback and advice.

Regards
CLC

 

[thegman]

In most countries (almost all, I would think), you automatically own the copyright to your work, be it photos, art, writing, etc. unless you choose to relinquish it.

 

[Frank Petronio]

For the USA you automatically have the copyright but ideally you register the copyright in order to protect and enforce your rights. Go here: http://www.copyright.gov/eco/ you can do pictures in bulk.

 

[dasuess]

For the USA you automatically have the copyright but ideally you register the copyright in order to protect and enforce your rights. Go here: http://www.copyright.gov/eco/ you can do pictures in bulk.

I have used the US copyright ECO system to register images. It's really pretty easy and you can register one or many for a single fee. Once I receive the registration number, I embed that in the metadata of my images.

Last time I did it the fee was about $43.00, but I think it has gone up recently.

 

[clcolucci58]

For the USA you automatically have the copyright but ideally you register the copyright in order to protect and enforce your rights. Go here: http://www.copyright.gov/eco/ you can do pictures in bulk.

Thanks,
clc