Establishing the Current As-Of Date — Establishing the Current As-Of Date

Establishing a clear timeline for a visual story requires understanding when a photograph was officially published. Under copyright guidelines, a photograph is considered published on the specific month, day, and year that copies are first distributed to the public.

It is also considered published when copies are offered to a group for further distribution or public display. Knowing these exact dates helps editors construct accurate chronological timelines for a public figure.