Being artists in a digital age, we face different challenges than our photography forefathers; Ansel Adams never had to worry about some kid swiping his latest photo on 500px and using it without permission. With advancements in technology, new obstacles present themselves to be overcome. In this article, we discuss how your photos can be stolen online, and what precautions and measures you can take to prevent this from happening.
Photo theft happens, but there are ways of minimizing the damage and protecting yourself a little better.
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You should post stolen images. This portrait was taken by Richard Brocken, not you.
https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Photography-portrait-IX-Edition-3-10/155519/1353676/view
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