Establishing the As-Of Date — Establishing the "As-Of" Date

Determining when a photograph was created or first distributed is important for establishing its historical and legal timeline. S. copyright standards, a photograph is considered published on the specific month, day, and year it is first distributed to the public.

For group registration, applicants must also provide the year of completion, using the creation year of the most recent photograph if they were taken over multiple years. Tracing these dates helps clarify whether an image is being accurately presented in its original context.