You will need a graphics editing program (Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, GIMP, etc) capable of applying text to your photographs. The following should be included as your copyright notice...
1. the © symbol (in some cases (c) is substituted), the word "Copyright" or abbreviation "Copr.";
2. the first year of publication; and
3. the owner of the copyright, either by name, abbreviation, or other designation.
If the photo is altered for comedic effect, it may be used under the copyright exceptions for satire. However, no alteration can remove the copyright from a photo.
Yes, editing a photo can affect its copyright status. If the edits are substantial and original enough to create a new work, the edited photo may be considered a derivative work with its own copyright. However, if the edits are minor and do not significantly change the original photo, the copyright status may remain with the original creator.
You are free to use any photo that you find on a photo hosting site as long as there are no copyright restrictions in place. It all depends on your purpose as well.
No; the creator retains the copyright unless other arrangements are made.
The image is still owned by and under copyright by the original creator of the photographer who created the ORIGINAL image. Taking a photo of someone else's photo does not transfer the copyright to you (the iPhone owner).
If you want to use a photograph that is not in the public domain, and you do not own the copyright yourself, you must obtain the permission of the copyright holder. You do not need to buy the copyright itself. More often, you will simply obtain a license to use the copyright for your purpose, usually requiring payment of a royalty to the copyright owner. Some copyright owners have licensed their photos under licenses such as some of those of Creative Commons, which may enable people to use the photo without payment. If the photograph is in the public domain, you may use the photo freely. A photo may be in the public domain for many reasons, such as expiration of a copyright or intentional release of copyright.
If you transmit a copyright photo, movie, or music file then copyright is involved. It's the act of copying, not the means, that counts.
No. Copyright is totally different thing than PHOTO COURTESY. PHOTO COURTESY means give honor to any photo by the quotations of author or owner. You can do the photo courtesy but You can do copyright for your purpose with out the permission of the author or owner. For Example: You have taken any photo and any newspaper or story writer or news channel want to show then they will enlist at the end of the PHOTO that COURTESY of ABC.
Copyright protection is automatic, and notification is not required. Virtually any image you encounter is protected by copyright unless specifically noted otherwise.
You couldn't, because it isn't your own original creative work. You could copyright a photo of your face, though.
Protection is free and automatic.
no.