So I have been thinking for awhile now that I should come up with a copyright name for my photography. Not that I am taking my photography to a new level or anything - at least, not yet - but I do think it is a good idea and a way to make sure my photos stay my photos.
What really sparked this was something that happened recently. I posted a couple photos to the Pure Michigan Facebook page, and I noticed that a few different people (strangers to me) shared them on their pages. Which is fine, I like that people like my photos so much! That is great and makes me feel like I am doing something right.
But. If you are going to share someone else's photo... the old phrase "Give credit where credit is due" comes to mind. It does say "So-and-so shared Stephanie's photo"... but I still think it would be nice to have something on there so no one can copy it and say it is their own.
Anyways. I need help.
So far I have two ideas:
- Abtsolutely Captured Photography
- SNAbts Photography
I am open to suggestions. I really like the first one, with the play on my last name... that's pretty cute. But I don't know if I love 'Captured' with it. I couldn't think of anything else that I thought fit though, so that's what I have for now.
Eventually I might create a Facebook page for my photos. Dream goal? To sell prints of my photos. I have no idea how to go about that, but I think that it could be a nice little side tiny tiny income for me, so a Facebook page to get some more exposure would be helpful. I'm not really big into photographing people - at least not now, I have no experience! But I do love taking pictures of nature and people are more inclined to buy pictures that someone has taken rather than stock photos so it could be pretty successful if I go about it right. We'll see.
But back to the point - thoughts/suggestions on my two ideas, or new ideas of your own? I'm open to anything! Just don't feel bad if I veto it... ;)
I like both of your ideas--but will try to help & think of more!
ReplyDeleteI think you're on the right track with getting a copyright and with wanting to do more with your pictures~~you have a real gift & you should use it as much as you can in whatever way you can....and how God leads!
love,mom
I vote Abtsolutely Captured! :)
ReplyDeleteI vote for ABTSolutely Catptured as well. XoXo. Nicole.
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