Name on photographs (Page 2): If I am showing a photo on a background I add some canvas to the bottom with the same color as the background to place the text. (Example is approximate...

goldenyears Loc: Lake Osewgo

If I am showing a photo on a background I add some canvas to the bottom with the same color as the background to place the text. (Example is approximate since I couldn't determine the RGB values for the preview area.)

Badgertale Loc: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Longshadow wrote:

Watermarking an image is an individual volition.
Everyone has their reason(s) for doing it or not doing it.
Obviously in their mind, they are "right".

You want to do it, do it. You don't don't.
Simple.

Agreed. No judgement from me either way. Sometimes I appreciate knowing who is who, though.

Radioactive Loc: Bellingham

kulamon wrote:

Can anyone tell me or help me how I can place my name on photos which I have taken?

Thanks in advance

Easiest way: https://www.mylivesignature.com/

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Radioactive wrote:

Easiest way: https://www.mylivesignature.com/

Easiest in what respect other than opening a program and telling it to add a certain text at a certain location?
Photo editors do that also.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

goldenyears wrote:

If I am showing a photo on a background I add some canvas to the bottom with the same color as the background to place the text. (Example is approximate since I couldn't determine the RGB values for the preview area.)

Excellent idea

Alans844

kulamon wrote:

Can anyone tell me or help me how I can place my name on photos which I have taken?

Thanks in advance

Try this:
https://photologo.co/

Easy solution for 1 photo at a time or bulk. Example attached. You can size it and place it anywhere on the photo on the fly.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"...https://photologo.co/ Easy solution..." Really? kind of costly at $39.95 a pop Alans844

How about doing it yourself with Truetype Fonts basically free public domain Fonts... a.k.a. $0.00
If you are even basically adept at Photoshop you can place a text layer anywhere in an image and have at it.

Far more creativity than paying someone $40 for a 30 second job and hoping it will meet expectations...
Nope photologo may likely be for those who have virtually no PS skills...

I tutored a Graphic Artist student on her journey through the Washington Art Institute (Washington DC) accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Sadly it closed in December 2018. Albeit she already had her degree 4 years before then :)

Here's what that college's Graphics Instructors advised them to use... https://www.dafont.com/

Example below used dafont Truetype fonts for branding a local fashion designer's textile artist and showcased by the Graphic Design Student who btw was a stellar fashion model!

Again... absolutely no need to pay for public domain fonts...
btw, if you believe placing a "Logo" on your images is an effective marketing ploy...
Maybe you should rethink that... Mostly low end Wedding shooters and Mall Studios go that route.

Personally I only place my client's "Mark" or "Brand" on deliverables... (and only if specific requested in their signed contract). However whatever works for you works...

Hope this helps
Please stay safe

Truetype Fonts on a PS Text Layer

(Download)

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

First thing I thought of in general regarding picking a "fancy font"...

"Don't care for his style, but doesn't his font/logo look great."

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Thomas902 wrote:

"...https://photologo.co/ Easy solution...&qu... (show quote)

Mindbogglingly, eye-catchingly beautiful and a spectacular in red
💞❤️💢🎯💢❤️💞

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

In PaintShop Pro can set up easily as a Watermark. Use your signature or logo with transparent background as photo to paste on top of print. Can easily adjust size & opacity as desired, only downside is software only allows it to be placed in corner of choice.

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

I don't like to put anything on my photos, I think that they are a distraction.
Maybe you want to add a copyright to it? Whatever you want to do, here is how to make a brush in Photoshop that will allow you to put any text on a photo...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-8Rxvxzvk8&ab_channel=GrandRapidsCameraClub

MDI Mainer

Gene51 wrote:

Copyright is almost impossible to legally establish without a copyright registration with the US Copyright Office.

Copyright is "established" automatically by creating an original work that is fixed in any tangible medium of expression (i.e., a medium that is captured in an accessible form of content) such as an image file or printed photograph. No registration, signature or copyright notice is required. Copyright includes the right to control the reproduction, distribution and public display of your work.

BUT, BUT, BUT to enforce that right against an infringer does require registration with the Copyright Office. There are only two remedies against an infringer -- a federal lawsuit in US District Court, or, soon, by filing a "small" claim with the Copyright Claims Board, established by the CASE Act in 2020. "Enforcing" means an order to cease an infringing use, and/or money damages to compensate the copyright owner for financial harm caused by such use. All parties must agree to have a claim heard by the CCB rather than by a District Court. State "small claims" or other courts have no jurisdiction over copyright infringement cases.

Under the DMCA there is also an easy-to-pursue "takedown notice" remedy to have an image removed by a website that is disseminating infringing material. Registration IS NOT required for a takedown notice.

Registration can be done online.

https://www.csusa.org/page/Basics

https://www.copyright.gov/about/small-claims/faq.html

https://www.copyright.gov/dmca/

https://www.copyright.gov/registration/

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Thank you MDI Mainer for bringing clarity to this issue... It is refreshing to have a Retired Attorney respond to this issue... I assume you were licensed to practice law in the State of Maine?

A decade ago I use to attend lectures hosted by the ASMP on Intellectual Property Rights and many of the complexities involved. I am not aware of the "CASE Act in 2020" that said I would hesitate to accept counsel from The Copyright Society of the USA which most likely has the agenda of it's members at heart. From the CSUSA About declaration: "Members of the Society include attorneys and professionals from the world’s leading IP firms"

My takeaway from the ASMP was that for UHH members a DMCA is all that is necessary. Why? Commercial Photographers simply are no longer active on UHH. The few I've come across in the past half decade have long since become inactive (sadly).

Not saying that Intellectual Property Rights are not germane or of concern to "high end" photographers who's work is widely recognized in the industry. Many of them actual have agents which handle IP issues... As do their large commercial clients.

Who are "High End" photographers? They likely are the ones who have agents and will likely have over 50,000 IG followers...

My premise on this thread is that hobbyist who "Brand" their imagery with a © "Mark" are more likely endeavoring to establish a "Professional" persona with an intent to elevate their perceived status among their peers.

Also I find this statement interesting MDI Mainer: "State "small claims" or other courts have no jurisdiction over copyright infringement cases." Really?

Albeit I'm certainly not licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction. Yes I've had my imagery "borrowed" without my permission... And I could care less, those who would masquerade as the image creator may likely taste the bitter fruit of failure when they attempt same for a paying client. My imagery has worth/value for use in my portfolio which I use to solicit paid assignments. I no longer shoot "Stock", all my work is by contract only.

Again thank you for sharing MDI Mainer it is greatly appreciated...
Especially the last two links to:
https://www.copyright.gov/dmca/
https://www.copyright.gov/registration/

All the best on your journey...

MDI Mainer

Thomas902 wrote:

Thank you MDI Mainer for bringing clarity to this issue... It is refreshing to have a Retired Attorney respond to this issue... I assume you were licensed to practice law in the State of Maine?

A decade ago I use to attend lectures hosted by the ASMP on Intellectual Property Rights and many of the complexities involved. I am not aware of the "CASE Act in 2020" that said I would hesitate to accept counsel from The Copyright Society of the USA which most likely has the agenda of it's members at heart. From the CSUSA About declaration: "Members of the Society include attorneys and professionals from the world’s leading IP firms"

My takeaway from the ASMP was that for UHH members a DMCA is all that is necessary. Why? Commercial Photographers simply are no longer active on UHH. The few I've come across in the past half decade have long since become inactive (sadly).

Not saying that Intellectual Property Rights are not germane or of concern to "high end" photographers who's work is widely recognized in the industry. Many of them actual have agents which handle IP issues... As do their large commercial clients.

Who are "High End" photographers? They likely are the ones who have agents and will likely have over 50,000 IG followers...

My premise on this thread is that hobbyist who "Brand" their imagery with a © "Mark" are more likely endeavoring to establish a "Professional" persona with an intent to elevate their perceived status among their peers.

Also I find this statement interesting MDI Mainer: "State "small claims" or other courts have no jurisdiction over copyright infringement cases." Really?

Albeit I'm certainly not licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction. Yes I've had my imagery "borrowed" without my permission... And I could care less, those who would masquerade as the image creator may likely taste the bitter fruit of failure when they attempt same for a paying client. My imagery has worth/value for use in my portfolio which I use to solicit paid assignments. I no longer shoot "Stock", all my work is by contract only.

Again thank you for sharing MDI Mainer it is greatly appreciated...
Especially the last two links to:
https://www.copyright.gov/dmca/
https://www.copyright.gov/registration/

All the best on your journey...

Thank you MDI Mainer for bringing clarity to this ... (show quote)

Many thanks for your kind words for the summary of copyright information I offered, and for so well articulating a practical, real world perspective on the issue. FYI when I practiced in the District of Columbia and Virginia the wife and I used to vacation in Maine, then relocated after I retired.

I should have added one additional resource which has much good information about copyright and other legal issues related to photography:

https://www.photoattorney.com/

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Totally appreciate your migration to Maine... My sister vacations there and loves it!
I belonged to the ASMP Washington DC chapter... worked as a lighting assistant for many of their professional photographers. Some of the best in the industry in my humble estimation. I've retired from working as a lighting assistant for ASMP photographers... no longer have the stamina to endure 14 hours days on site, working condition where brutal.

btw my significant other works for DHS in a division that deals with Intellectual property rights theft. Millions of dollars are in the balance here. While many may think this is only about designer handbags, jewelry etc. unfortunately counterfeit, adulterated and substandard pharmaceuticals are now entering the country in mass...

Even counterfeit COVID-19 testing kits! IP has become a huge issue now.

Oh, loved your post on Kosti Ruohomaa who worked for Black Star NYC. Their contributors are some of the most notable of the past century... Thank you again for sharing.