Copyrighting digital images
The Electronic Copyright Office
Register basic claims to copyright for literary, visual and performing arts works directly online at the eCO website. Fees are lower and processing time is faster.
Creative Commons License
Creative commons licenses are an alternative to a full copyright license that prohibits use of a work without express permission. They allow others to distribute work under specific conditions associated with each of the six main creative commons licenses.
Registering copyrighted photos
Although registration is not a requirement of copyright protection, it does provide several advantages, especially should an infringement occur after registration.
Protect digital images online
Though far from perfect, there are a few things you can do to help stop others from unauthorized use of your photos.
Copywriting digital photos
Amateur photographer Stephen never thought his images were special or needed copyright protection. Then he discovered one of his photos was stolen off the net and used on the cover of a magazine without his knowledge and permission.