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Image Provenance and Rights — Image Provenance and Rights

Image Provenance and Rights — Image Provenance and Rights

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To determine the authenticity of a photo, investigate its origin and copyright ownership. S. copyright law, the person who shoots or takes the photo is generally the author and initial copyright owner, unless it is a work made for hire.

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This copyright protects artistic choices such as lens selection, camera placement, lighting, and timing. Verifying these details helps researchers distinguish between official agency photographs, works made for hire, and unauthorized or edited reposts.

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