Once you have decided to protect your images with watermarks, you will need to decide on a specific watermark. It is good to be consistent and always use the same type.
Here are some of the main watermark types and styles:
- Generic text watermark - This is the type that does not connect the photo to you in any way, but does still protect the photo and inform potential photo-nabbers that it is not up for grabs. You would use a text watermark with a basic term like, "Sample," or "Demo" or "Do not use."
- Specific text watermark - This is where you use a simple text watermark, but you identify yourself or something about the image. Sometimes this can automatically be made the file name. You can also use your own name, or the have it advertise your Web site.
- Date watermark - This is pretty self-explanatory. It serves a purpose: marking the photos. It doesn't say much about you, the photographer, but it can be handy for organizing photos. This type of watermark isn't used very frequently.
- Copyright watermark - This is probably one of the best methods of watermarking. It informs users you have declared a copyright to the image. Many watermark programs have copyright symbols you can add. Your keyboard also should have a copyright symbol.
- Image watermark- This is more elaborate. The good news is you only have to create the watermarking image once. This can be nice if you have a business logo.
Last, Watermark Your Images.
