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via A Picture's Worth | PhotoShelter by Andrew Fingerman on 7/16/10
We spend a ton of time talking about marketing photography online - helping photographers extend their reach through websites, blogs, social media, etc. So, it should be no surprise that we often get questions about protection. There are some amazing resources for photographers to learn more about protecting their copyright. We've taken a stab at gathering up *some* of the best resources we've found - mostly from industry organizations, government and nonprofits, and a few voices of wisdom in the industry.
Yes, getting your work online exposes you to risk of theft. And yes, uneducated web users generally have a severe lack of respect for photographers' copyright and image use restrictions. To avoid this risk you can simply not participate. Shut everything down and only share images when asked directly by a potential client. This is obviously a really bad idea, and the worst long term solution for your business. Your customers are doing business online, linking up in social networks and browsing the web, so it's where you and your images need to be if you care about getting new work. So, you'd better understand your rights and the tools at your disposal to both protect you from theft and prosecute when theft occurs. The following should give you a good start...
If you know of articles and resources to add to this list, please share in the comments section below.
US Copyright
United States Copyright Office
A Brief Introduction & History
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration of Photographs
Copyright Office Fees
eCO - Electronic Copyright Submission
PhotoShelter tutorial: Electronic Copyright Registration for Photographers
International Copyright
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Directory of World Copyright Offices
Legal Pitfalls in Taking or Using Photographs of Copyright Material, Trademarks and People
WIPO Intellectual Property Handbook
World Intellectual Property Statistics
American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) Copyright Resources
Registration ©ounts - Recordings from a full day copyright seminar in April 2010
Copyright Overview
Best Practices for Registering
How to Register (Podcast)
What to Do if Your Registration is Rejected
What to Do if Your Work is Infringed
When is an Image a Derivative Work?
A Brief History of Copyright
FAQ on Copyright Law
FAQ on Registration
Summaries of Fair Use Cases
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