Why register your photos for US Copyright?

Registering your photographs with the US Copyright Office is an important step in protecting your rights as a photographer. It establishes legal proof of ownership and provides you with legal recourse if someone uses your images without your permission.

There are two types of registration options available for photographers: standard registration and group registration. Standard registration is used for individual photographs, while group registration is used for a collection of photographs, such as a series or a portfolio.

To register your photographs, you will need to complete an online application and submit a copy of your images. The registration fee varies depending on the type of registration you choose. You can find more information about the registration process on the US Copyright Office website:

• Standard Registration: https://www.copyright.gov/registration/photographs/index.html
• Group Registration: https://www.copyright.gov/registration/photographs/group/index.html

Have you registered your photos?  

It is time consuming, but will protect you if someone has used your work without permission.