Are Watermarks on Images Damaging Your Photography Business?

by Nick Rosendale

Introduction

Watermarks on images have long been used as a means of protecting the intellectual property and copyright of photographers. However, in the context of social media and online sharing, watermarks can have unintended negative consequences for your photography business. In this blog post, we will explore why placing watermarks over images on social media is not a good idea and discuss the potential drawbacks that can impact the look of your images and deter viewers. While protecting images for sale is a different matter, it is important to reconsider the use of watermarks on your own social media platforms.

– Nick Rosendale, Founder | Events Through a Lens

Watermarks on images have long been used as a means of protecting the intellectual property and copyright of photographers. However, in the context of social media and online sharing, watermarks can have unintended negative consequences for your photography business. In this blog post, we will explore why placing watermarks over images on social media is not a good idea and discuss the potential drawbacks that can impact the look of your images and deter viewers. While protecting images for sale is a different matter, it is important to reconsider the use of watermarks on your own social media platforms.

– Nick Rosendale, Founder | Events Through a Lens

1.

Ruining the Look of Images

Watermarks, by their nature, overlay the main subject of the image, often in a prominent position.

This can significantly detract from the visual impact and aesthetic appeal of the photograph. The purpose of sharing your work on social media is to showcase your talent and attract potential clients or followers. By obstructing the image with a watermark, you risk diminishing its beauty and diluting the impact it could have on viewers.

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