Thank you! The best way is to use the Content Authenticity Initiative method. Although still not foolproof proof. I always thought watermarking was basically advertising oneself. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
So very true. I have also seen some disgusting watermarks by fellow bird photographers and tried to argue against it but have given up. 2024 is about to run out - thank you for all your videos throughout the year - I have learned a lot from them. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Denmark.
You’re right! Watermarking images to protect them doesn’t work. Best not to share them online at all. I once had an image stolen and it was used by a company for a calendar, when I challenged them they said there was no meta data and they got it from a Flickr page and they even credited that person who had taken my image.
I place my watermark vertically on items lower right side. Of course it can be easily be cropped out without interfering with the image. I have been doing so since 2006 but never sold a photograph. I was retired back in 2000 from my previous career and don’t need to sell any of them. I don’t need the money but leave myself a way of instantly recognizing when i took the photo. In my files i have a copy with no watermark for each in case i want to have a print to share with friends and family. Cordially, Me
Unfortunately, there are thieves that will steal your images and use them for profit, regardless how you try to protect them. There is software that will detect if an image has been altered. The best thing to do if you share your images is, register them with the copyright office and watermark them. If someone does use your image for profit without your permission, you can sue them for damages. First issue is hiring an attorney. A copyright attorney will probably want $5,000+ to start the case and it will cost much more if it goes to court. If it does go to court and your image is not registered with the copyright office, the judge will establish an amount of “damage”. That amount will likely be what you would normally sell your images for, possibly with a punitive amount added, but most likely not. If your image is registered with the copyright office, there are guidelines established the judge is required to follow awarding damages for each usage of the image and it could result in a substantial amount of money, depending on how the image was used and how many times it was used. Beware, it can happen. I know, it happened to me.
I did some pro boxing events. Free lance. I watermark the images just below the middle of the image so they don't share it on Instagram. All other are on the bottom left corner. The common man can't remove the watermark so that doesn't bother me.
Thank you! The best way is to use the Content Authenticity Initiative method. Although still not foolproof proof. I always thought watermarking was basically advertising oneself.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you, and you too! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄
So very true. I have also seen some disgusting watermarks by fellow bird photographers and tried to argue against it but have given up.
2024 is about to run out - thank you for all your videos throughout the year - I have learned a lot from them.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Denmark.
Thank you for watching many of my videos this year, this is very much appreciated. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄
You’re right! Watermarking images to protect them doesn’t work. Best not to share them online at all. I once had an image stolen and it was used by a company for a calendar, when I challenged them they said there was no meta data and they got it from a Flickr page and they even credited that person who had taken my image.
Thanks for sharing!
I place my watermark vertically on items lower right side. Of course it can be easily be cropped out without interfering with the image.
I have been doing so since 2006 but never sold a photograph. I was retired back in 2000 from my previous career and don’t need to sell any of them.
I don’t need the money but leave myself a way of instantly recognizing when i took the photo. In my files i have a copy with no watermark for each in case i want to have a print to share with friends and family.
Cordially,
Me
That's a great way to use watermarks, for easy identification!
Great explanation - thank you! But how do you proof, that these are your photos in case they were used by other people?
Read the description. You have to keep the original photo and send them a copy of it.
Unfortunately, there are thieves that will steal your images and use them for profit, regardless how you try to protect them. There is software that will detect if an image has been altered. The best thing to do if you share your images is, register them with the copyright office and watermark them. If someone does use your image for profit without your permission, you can sue them for damages. First issue is hiring an attorney. A copyright attorney will probably want $5,000+ to start the case and it will cost much more if it goes to court. If it does go to court and your image is not registered with the copyright office, the judge will establish an amount of “damage”. That amount will likely be what you would normally sell your images for, possibly with a punitive amount added, but most likely not. If your image is registered with the copyright office, there are guidelines established the judge is required to follow awarding damages for each usage of the image and it could result in a substantial amount of money, depending on how the image was used and how many times it was used. Beware, it can happen. I know, it happened to me.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
I did some pro boxing events. Free lance. I watermark the images just below the middle of the image so they don't share it on Instagram. All other are on the bottom left corner. The common man can't remove the watermark so that doesn't bother me.
Thanks for sharing your experience and solution! 😉
The best watermark is not Sharing your Photographs in the first place. The world is full of THIEVES.
Yes! But how do you promote yourself if you don't show people your photographic skills 🤔
So true👍
Thank you 🙏
The only legal way to protect you images is copyright. Put a copyright notice in the metadata also.
That will work for websites, but Facebook deletes all metadata from your photos
Except Artist and Copyright data