Protecting Your Images – Should You? We’re Back!

Summary: We're back after missing the last episode (thanks for understanding, even though you didn't really have a choice) and tonight we're talking about the importance - or lack of - protecting your images. We all know that the only way to stop image theft is to not put your images on line. But let's face it - today almost every photographer has to rely on social media to promote themselves. Whether it's the fast-paced networks like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. or the more traditional website and online gallery, if we're not putting our images out there then we're never going to be found. But can we realistically prevent theft or misuse of our images? Is maintaining strict copyright over all of our pictures helping or hurting us? So, tonight we talk about the practical implications of protecting our pictures, whether Creative Commons is the answer (or part of the answer) and the difference between the person who goes out and intentionally steals images and those who just don't know better. As always, we really want your opinions and thoughts, so let us know. And, if you're shopping online anyway, please stop by the website (www.PolarizingImages.com) and use our affiliate links - it helps us offset the cost of the show. See you in two weeks!