How to Prevent People from Stealing Your Photos Online | Ask David Bergman

Today's question from John M. is, “I’m a photographer in Colorado and just started a website. Even if I reduce the size of the photos, it looks like people can still enlarge them and steal my images. I want to make it so that my photos can’t be stolen online. Any suggestions?” Go to http://www.AskDavidBergman.com to submit your own photo question, see David's gear list, and view the episode archive. Join David Bergman for an Italian Adventure: https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/italy/italy-with-david-bergman-oct-2024 David's Copyright video: https://youtu.be/DRxBBW5BEV0?si=I0_tl8wueGmivC81 Photo Mechanic: https://home.camerabits.com/tour-photo-mechanic/ Canon Explorer of Light David Bergman is a NYC-based tour photographer and educator with more than 30 years of experience. Currently the official tour photographer for Luke Combs, he has also traveled the world with artists including Bon Jovi, Barenaked Ladies, and Sarah McLachlan. As a sports photographer, he covered numerous Olympics, Super Bowls, and World Series games and has 13 Sports Illustrated covers to his credit. A passionate public speaker and photo educator, Bergman produces the bi-weekly show "Ask David Bergman" on the Adorama YouTube channel and hosts his unique "Shoot from the Pit" live concert photography workshops. Video Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:33 Challenges of image theft 03:02 How to prevent people stealing your photos 03:45 The threat of advancements in AI and upscaling 04:28 Visible and invisible watermarking your photos 06:00 How to use Google reverse image search 06:29 Blocking right-click and drag-and-drop 06:57 How to embed metadata in your photo 08:16 David's plea to Instagram 08:48 Understand legal remedies for image theft 09:27 What to consider when taking legal action 10:33 How blockchain technology prevents stolen images 11:56 Balancing exposure and protection 12:31 Outro SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login __________________________________ ✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car.html?kbid=66043 Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens https://www.adorama.com/car2418.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52.html?kbid=66043 CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light https://www.adorama.com/clilmax500sl.html?kbid=66043 Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48") https://www.adorama.com/glsbez48octa.html?kbid=66043 Prograde cards and readers https://adorama.rfvk.net/jrL7KZ #imagetheft #copyrightinfringement #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________ Get more information about David's #shootfromthepit live concert photography workshops: http://www.ShootFromThePit.com One-on-One consultations with David: https://www.askdavidbergman.com/1on1/ Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbergman/ __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!