Why You Should Add a Watermark to Photos: Copyright Infringement

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Today the top story in one of my Facebook groups was that someone was rightfully upset that their photo was used without permission by an online magazine. It’s a terrible thing. I don’t think it’s so much about money. It’s more about not getting credit for your work. Her name wasn’t mentioned. The link to her blog was not mentioned. Here it is by the way . . .

http://new2two.com/

The blog is totally adorable. Totes adorbs!

So if you want to protect yourself from this happening to your photos, you should use a watermark on all of your photos. Until today, I have been selective about which photos I put my name on. However, her picture was a photo of her with her children. I will be busy from now until the end of time re-doing all of my pictures. The best advice that I’ve heard is that you should make it difficult for people to use your photos, especially if your own children are in the photos.

Do what you have to do to protect yourself from copyright infringement.

Also, be aware of Facebook copyright rules. Be aware of Facebook also being allowed to use your stuff.

Facebook Can Use Your Photos in Their Ads Without Permission

Link to tutorials, websites and apps about adding a watermark:

http://www.marksta.com/marketing.html

http://picmarkr.com/

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photomarkr-watermark-your/id315168506?mt=8

http://www.picmonkey.com/blog/claim-your-artistry-by-adding-a-watermark/

http://www.pixtolab.com/APlusSignature.html

http://cameras.about.com/od/photoeditingtips/a/How-To-Watermark-Your-Photos.htm

holley4734

“Just a small town girl – living in a lonely world.” Concert tickets are practically essential. Musicals are the key to life. I like movies, music,books, and corny jokes.

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  1. Valentina – I have been in designing business for most of my adult life. My career started as a fashion designer and continued as an interior designer. At one point in my life, I decided to make a huge leap, went across the pond from Europe, and got established in the USA. I have designed and produced just about everything: clothes, shoes, jewelry, accessories, beautiful homes, home décor, cafes', restaurants, food and a lot more will come, I am sure. There is no sign I want to quit anytime soon. I am the author of six published books, available at Amazon http://goo.gl/xUZfk0 and Barnes&Noble http://goo.gl/q7dQ3w - where you will find my design book on the subject of colors: ©RED-A Voyage Into Colors - Second Edition and the latest travel narrative: ©The Road To Top Of The World. Here you can read my three blog columns of which I am the author https://valentinaexpressions.com My two passions, fashion, and interiors have helped me making a superb living, but then I love colors and colorful food. People describe me as "the colorist". Oh, yes, I like all the colors! Nothing around me is dull and boring. I color my clients' homes when they allow me, otherwise, they will keep on living in a dull environment. However, regardless of their color preferences, I love them all, even if they like beige tones. Valentina
    Valentina says:

    Hi Holley, thanks for the helpful information. I put my name on all my pictures, but I guess it is not enough. Thanks for following my blog and looking forward to see your posts.

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    1. holley4734 – “Just a small town girl – living in a lonely world.” Concert tickets are practically essential. Musicals are the key to life. I like movies, music,books, and corny jokes.
      holley4734 says:

      Thanks! 🙂 I put my name on mine too. Just not all. I’ll be fixing that soon!
      Thanks for the follow too! 🙂 Also look forward to reading more of your blog.

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      1. Valentina – I have been in designing business for most of my adult life. My career started as a fashion designer and continued as an interior designer. At one point in my life, I decided to make a huge leap, went across the pond from Europe, and got established in the USA. I have designed and produced just about everything: clothes, shoes, jewelry, accessories, beautiful homes, home décor, cafes', restaurants, food and a lot more will come, I am sure. There is no sign I want to quit anytime soon. I am the author of six published books, available at Amazon http://goo.gl/xUZfk0 and Barnes&Noble http://goo.gl/q7dQ3w - where you will find my design book on the subject of colors: ©RED-A Voyage Into Colors - Second Edition and the latest travel narrative: ©The Road To Top Of The World. Here you can read my three blog columns of which I am the author https://valentinaexpressions.com My two passions, fashion, and interiors have helped me making a superb living, but then I love colors and colorful food. People describe me as "the colorist". Oh, yes, I like all the colors! Nothing around me is dull and boring. I color my clients' homes when they allow me, otherwise, they will keep on living in a dull environment. However, regardless of their color preferences, I love them all, even if they like beige tones. Valentina
        Valentina says:

        🙂 <3

  2. I’ve been thinking I should be doing this for awhile now. It’s just such a pain in the ass, and it uglies up my photos. And I don’t mind people using my photos at all, but yeah, the non-credit and non-link is a problem. I’m scrapping for an extra 20 views a day, people with big websites. If I give you a photo that’s good enough to use, the least you can do is take the 30 extra seconds to give me a link.

    Done.

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    1. holley4734 – “Just a small town girl – living in a lonely world.” Concert tickets are practically essential. Musicals are the key to life. I like movies, music,books, and corny jokes.
      holley4734 says:

      I made mine look like a signature. So it’s not soo ugly. 🙂 People should credit where it’s due.

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  3. Many of my photos where stolen and used without permission.Now i use this software Mass Watermark to bulk watermark and resize my photos before i upload it anywhere

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    1. holley4734 – “Just a small town girl – living in a lonely world.” Concert tickets are practically essential. Musicals are the key to life. I like movies, music,books, and corny jokes.
      holley4734 says:

      Thanks for the info! Best comment of the day! 🙂

      Reply

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