6. Identifying Photographer and Licensing Rights — 6. Identifying Photographer and Licensing Rights

The copyright in a photograph protects the creator's artistic choices, including subject selection, camera placement, lighting, and timing. Generally, the person who takes the photograph is the initial copyright owner and author.

To use an image legally, publishers must identify the copyright owner and secure the appropriate licensing rights. S. Copyright Office, licensing costs will depend on the owner's terms.