How do you watermark/copyright your photos?
Nov 30, 2017 05:16:52 #
eliasharrisphotography wrote:
How do you put in the bottom right or left corner your name or some other watermark?
The only purpose they seem to serve is advertising. They don't protect against theft. Since my cameras have it, I use the "Copyright" function through the Menu.
Nov 30, 2017 05:57:41 #
Resqu2
Loc: SW Va
What the pros do around here is watermark some pics and post them on FB tagging the customer so all can see and we know who done the work. It’s just advertising I’m sure. When the prints are delivered by Dropbox or however they are free of marks.
Nov 30, 2017 06:21:27 #
I put my "signature" on the lower border of the photo. Thus, when it is mounted, matted and framed, it doesn't show. The matte is signed in the lower right corner of the opening, near the photo.
--Bob
--Bob
eliasharrisphotography wrote:
How do you put in the bottom right or left corner your name or some other watermark?
Nov 30, 2017 06:31:46 #
Szalajj
Loc: Salem, NH
Copyright the image through the menu in your camera.
I now use a smaller "signature" watermark on any digital images that I share either online or email to friends and family.
I now try to keep this low on the shot so that it could be covered in the matting process. I've been known to color coordinate the signature to the shot if either white or black distract from, or blend into the background too much. I do this in PhotoShop using the "Text" tool which has limited fonts, I haven't used LightRoom yet.
I now use a smaller "signature" watermark on any digital images that I share either online or email to friends and family.
I now try to keep this low on the shot so that it could be covered in the matting process. I've been known to color coordinate the signature to the shot if either white or black distract from, or blend into the background too much. I do this in PhotoShop using the "Text" tool which has limited fonts, I haven't used LightRoom yet.
Nov 30, 2017 06:36:17 #
Nov 30, 2017 06:54:07 #
I have my signature and the year in a nice silver that is about 50% opacity. I place it in the bottom left corner running vertical along the edge. I have created a brush in PS and an export in light room that will add this watermark.Its not as noticeable but still serves its purpose. Don't forget that there are also digital water marking services.
Nov 30, 2017 07:27:31 #
eliasharrisphotography wrote:
How do you put in the bottom right or left corner your name or some other watermark?
As you have seen you will get a lot of comments on the reasons to add or not to add signatures or watermarks to your photos. However to answer your question, the easiest is to use Lightroom as this is a feature of the Export Module. You can also use Photoshop by creating a transparent layer, add your signature from a scanned image, a photographed image of your signature or sign it directly using a tablet and then align it to a corner. Matt Kloskowski includes this subject and how to make it an automated process in his "Photoshop for Lightroom Users" video series. I have not checked but I am sure there is a lot of on line help for adding signatures.
Nov 30, 2017 07:52:49 #
This https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owGya7A4F08 was very good. I got to start following him.
Thanks for the link. On the side note, I don't watermark my photos on the internet.
Thanks for the link. On the side note, I don't watermark my photos on the internet.
Nov 30, 2017 08:07:55 #
Most so called watermarks are VERY distracting. They are big and really draw the eye right to them. The photo is ruined in my opinion. The content of the photo is there but it is worthless for anything else. I really like the painting type signature down in the corner. Not distracting at all. Looks good and it does identify the photographer.
Nov 30, 2017 08:24:45 #
Yankeepapa6
Loc: New York City
CHG_CANON wrote:
If one cherry picks "a few", one could "prove" most anything including their blanket and misguided opinion ....
Well I guess if someone thinks differently than you, they are
"misguided"..really.
Nov 30, 2017 08:36:04 #
I have struggled with watermarking photos for proof discs and Facebook. I have PSE and the best I can do is my name and limited placement. I saw an add on Facebook for "Photopolish" and watched the video. It seemed to be easy and have all the features I needed. It was priced right so I downloaded it. All I can tell you is that the program is GREAT and well worth the money. I won't go on about its virtues so you can look it up and see for yourself. photopolish.co
Nov 30, 2017 08:59:02 #
eliasharrisphotography wrote:
How do you put in the bottom right or left corner your name or some other watermark?
I refuse to even view a watermarked photo. So, naturally I don't use a watermark.
Nov 30, 2017 09:05:39 #
TheDman
Loc: USA
Festus wrote:
I refuse to even view a watermarked photo. So, naturally I don't use a watermark.
How do you know if it's watermarked until you view it?
Nov 30, 2017 09:07:29 #
TheDman wrote:
How do you know if it's watermarked until you view it?
Clearly a super human member of the Justice League has joined the UHH forum ...
Nov 30, 2017 09:07:40 #
TheDman
Loc: USA
via the lens wrote:
I don't think anyone would buy my husband's paintings without his signature on them and he sells a lot of paintings throughout the year, all with signatures.
I offer unsigned photos, but people ask me to sign them all the time. I keep several colors of paint pens with me just for that purpose.
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