![]() This is one of the biggest arguments on the pro watermarking side that I’ve seen. Pro: Watermarking photos makes you appear professional I would argue that, while it does happen, the act of opening a new tab and googling the person’s name or URL is extremely rare and I’m not convinced that it’s worth the mark on your photo. ![]() Generally, we don’t take the time to do it because our time is valuable. I have found that I only do this when I am extremely interested in the content or drawn to the image for its aesthetic properties and want to know more. How about a name you saw on a logo that was overlayed onto a photo? That being said… Con: Instead they’re a distraction and those potential clients might click awayĬan you count how many times you’ve actually typed a web address you saw as a watermark into Google? I usually only do this on one of the images within a post, the one that I plan to use to promote the blog post. This is the only form of watermarking I will do now and it really is just so people can find me. If you go this route, it might be a better idea to include a full URL instead of a logo. If you sell products, prints, or services, this could be a great way to get new customers and clients. If they find your blog graphic/photo from an outside source the watermark will allow people to do a quick google search and find your website and see what else you have to offer. Letting people know some information about the content creator could help people seek you out. Pro: Watermarking photos will help you get clients or blog readersįor me, this is the most compelling reason to watermark your photographs. Without further ado, let’s discuss the ins and outs of watermarks and your photographs. You may have a completely different experience and are able to say that one of these pros are working for you. I do that.” Just remember that this is just another perspective. If you are reading this and you think “Oh, that’s me. Please know, it is not my intent to offend anyone who uses watermarks. You ultimately need to decide what is best for you, your photos, and your business. I lay out a pro, briefly discuss why most people believe it to be true, and then discuss why it warrants some consideration and why it might not be 100% helpful. What do I mean by that? Basically, the “pros” help up until a certain point.īecause of this, I can completely understand why people are in support of watermarks.īasically, I’m going to play devil’s advocate during this entire post. I will refer to them as “half-truths” or “myths” because while they have some value, I don’t necessarily believe they are always 100% true. We’re going to take three “pros” of watermarking photos and discuss them. There are a few pros and cons that come along with watermarking photos. Watermarking is a hot-button topic in the photography industry.
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