When to use the term "photography"

[dandaluzphotography]

Guys,

I was reading a post where someone put some pictures up that were signed "___ Photography".

Somebody else responded and asked if he was a professional or if his last name was Photography. This got me thinking. Should you only use "Photography" after your name if you're a professional? Or can it be used if you're an amateur? As you can see from my name, I have opted to use the photography after it and I was just wondering what the protocol is.

Thanks,
Danny

 

[MissCream]

I guess my last name is Images then!

I think its pretty common to use Photography, Images or Photo after your name on your watermark.

 

[AprilEye]

I too was vexed by this... so I did not use the word "photography" in my web page as a descriptor. Just my name.

 

[reznap]

I'm finding that, in general, watermarks are SOLELY a distraction and an annoyance on a photo. Nobody pays them any good attention. I've never heard anyone say "hey, nice watermark" or "hey that's a great name for your ...business."

Adding photography at the end just makes for a bigger distraction.

I've debated over putting my name on my pictures, even as just a signature. I've even tried a few variations on for size - but it's all just bad I think. It felt very pretentious of me to put "monaco photo" (I think that's what it was) on one of my pictures. I don't really see a need for it.

Are there any cases that call for it? Well... say you have a website for wedding photography, and your clients get to see their photos and order them off of the site. Then it would be appropriate to put something on the photos, some kind of signature/watermark. Some people put a vertical or horizontal 'bar' across the photo too, with some degree of transparency. This would deter clients from just printing 4x6's on their inkjets at home..

That's how I see it anyway, hey - you asked.

 

[Derrel]

Guys,

I was reading a post where someone put some pictures up that were signed "___ Photography".

Somebody else responded and asked if he was a professional or if his last name was Photography. This got me thinking. Should you only use "Photography" after your name if you're a professional? Or can it be used if you're an amateur? As you can see from my name, I have opted to use the photography after it and I was just wondering what the protocol is.

Ah, the protocol question...I'm always confused by questions of protocol...like, "Which fork is the oyster fork, which one the salad fork, and what do I do with the individual forks after I am done with them??" And, on the servingwear--how does one tell the difference between the cold meat fork and the salad serving fork?

 

[Overread35]

I've never heard anyone say "hey, nice watermark"

Lies. I got told that after posting my last set of pictures. :lmao:

It's true - I saw it happen!



As for when to and when not to use it - naming your business or your web presence is down to your own personal choice. There is no rule or regulation that states that you must attain any level of competence to use the word "photography" in your name/watermark.

So choosing to do or not to do so is down to you and your own criteria.

 

[John Mc]

I Generally Sign my name at the Bottom of my Black and white Prints. but ive used "Photography" on a couple of model sites instead of using numbers.

 

[Boomn4x4]

Use it whenever the hell you want to use it... put it on your car, paint it on the side of your house, tatoo it to your baby's forehead. Dosen't matter.

The professionalism of your photography will be spoken through your photography, not the watermark you put on it.

Nobody has ever polished a turd and had someone say, "Hey, nice turd".

 

[skieur]

As an amateur, watermarks and signing pictures at all are rather pretensious and silly, IF the photos are very average, snapshots that anyone is capable of taking.

Some would say that if the photo is of such sufficient quality that you want to put your name on it, then go ahead, but perhaps you should NOT risk posting it.

skieur

 

[Village Idiot]

I'm finding that, in general, watermarks are SOLELY a distraction and an annoyance on a photo. Nobody pays them any good attention. I've never heard anyone say "hey, nice watermark" or "hey that's a great name for your ...business."

So I take it that you've never heard of using them to protect copyrighted images....

 

[Light Artisan]

Whever you want to... it might annoy some people, but they'll get over it

I don't typically put it on my photos, since it's obvious it was photography.

 

[Boomn4x4]

I'm finding that, in general, watermarks are SOLELY a distraction and an annoyance on a photo. Nobody pays them any good attention. I've never heard anyone say "hey, nice watermark" or "hey that's a great name for your ...business."

So I take it that you've never heard of using them to protect copyrighted images....

I've heard of it.... but I also know that anyone who knows what Photoshop is can remove a watermark in under 5 seconds if they want to take an image.

 

[Village Idiot]

I'm finding that, in general, watermarks are SOLELY a distraction and an annoyance on a photo. Nobody pays them any good attention. I've never heard anyone say "hey, nice watermark" or "hey that's a great name for your ...business."

So I take it that you've never heard of using them to protect copyrighted images....

I've heard of it.... but I also know that anyone who knows what Photoshop is can remove a watermark in under 5 seconds if they want to take an image.

So can you find some one to remove this in under 5 seconds?

Edit: Ooops, forgot the exclamation mark.

 

[vtf]

Guys,

I was reading a post where someone put some pictures up that were signed "___ Photography".

Somebody else responded and asked if he was a professional or if his last name was Photography. This got me thinking. Should you only use "Photography" after your name if you're a professional? Or can it be used if you're an amateur? As you can see from my name, I have opted to use the photography after it and I was just wondering what the protocol is.

Ah, the protocol question...I'm always confused by questions of protocol...like, "Which fork is the oyster fork, which one the salad fork, and what do I do with the individual forks after I am done with them??" And, on the servingwear--how does one tell the difference between the cold meat fork and the salad serving fork?

That why we all eat fast food today, one plastic fork.

 

[Boomn4x4]

So can you find some one to remove this in under 5 seconds?

Edit: Ooops, forgot the exclamation mark.

I'd appreciate it if you didn't try to steal my photographs. :lmao: