have my own pictures copyrighted?

Question

i have my own pictures that i have taken and i want to copyright them so no one but me can use them. how can i do this

Answer 1

You can do this at the US Copyright Office – see the last 2 links in the source box. The application is fairly simple & the cost is $45 per application.

Despite what others state, a "poor man's" copyright is NOT the same as registering it. Here's what the US Copyright Office has to say:

"The practice of sending a copy of your own work to yourself is sometimes called a 'poor man’s copyright.' There is no provision in the copyright law regarding any such type of protection, and it is not a substitute for registration."

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 2

All you have to do is put the (c) 2006, nihihtiht on the picture and it's yours, especially if it's one of a kind, you have the negatives, ect.

search for "copywright" in your state.

Federal laws: http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html

Answer 3

first r u putting these pics on a site cuz if u r then u need a code for it and here is the site for the code if u dont want anyone to take it http://www.myspacescripts.com

Answer 4

use a hole punch on the center of the negative.