jlocke wrote:
As noted above, according to the article:
“The Copyright Act gives photographers three months after the first publication of a photograph to register their copyrights and recover statutory damages of up to $150,000, plus attorney’s fees and other costs,”...
So, no, just because it has been published doesn't make it 'yours'.
The quote is correct, AS FAR IS IT GOES. A terrific book for many subjects other than its title:
And I'll defer to their advice: Unless you're an intellectual property lawyer, don't make any assumptions.