Verifying Original Captions — Verifying Original Captions

Examining the original context of a photograph can reveal whether its presentation is accurate. A photographer's copyright protects distinct artistic choices, including the selection of the subject, camera angle, lighting, and timing.

When registering photographs, authors are strongly encouraged to provide the title of each photograph to ensure they appear in the online public record. Cross-referencing these registered titles and details can help researchers verify the original intent and caption of an image.