What is the Correct Way to Show Attribution for Your Own Photos?

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   vocalcoachposted 6 years ago

   I want to be sure I'm doing this the right way.  I've been showing Audrey Hunt and the photo date for attribution on my own photos.  I've also used Audrey Hunt/vocalcoach (my hub name) and the date of the photo.  The Learning Center doesn't give information for attributing your own photos.  Help please.

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      poppyrposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      Maybe just write "Author's photo" in the section where it says "source"?

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         vocalcoachposted 6 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks poppyr. Good suggestion. Take care.

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            kenneth averyposted 6 years agoin reply to this

            @ good friend, vocalcoach:
            You mean that now I have more to remember? Now I copy the URL (www.pixabay.com) and place it in the Source when all I need to run is poppyr's suggestion?
            If HP gets more complex, I may go to bed.

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               theraggededgeposted 6 years agoin reply to this

               Kenneth, the OP asked how to attribute photos they took themselves with their own camera.
               
               For Pixabay photos you don't need the URL. All you need to do is type Pixabay in the Source box... but you don't even have to do that. Pixabay doesn't require attribution and HubPages doesn't care

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                  kenneth averyposted 6 years agoin reply to this

                  @ theraggededge,
                  Hoooo-Raaah! (Marine Corp. yell). Are you serious? Yahooo! (my jubilant chant and a delicious chocolate drink).
                  Thanks and Happy Memorial Day!

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                     melissae1963posted 6 years agoin reply to this

                     Yoohoo is the chocolate drink, and it's not delicious.

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                        kenneth averyposted 6 years agoin reply to this

                        @ Melissae1963, I was only joking. Oh, I see the typo.
                        LOL. I hope that you are not offended. What about
                        Hershey's and sweet milk?

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                           melissae1963posted 6 years agoin reply to this

                           Nope. I don't like chocolate drinks at all...not chocolate milkshakes either.

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                              kenneth averyposted 6 years agoin reply to this

                              @melissae1963, Okay. I apologize. I was not intending any harm to you. Will you forgive me?

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      Venkatachari Mposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      I simply write it as "own photo" in the source column. And, when somebody clicks on it, I hope, it clears tells that it is an own photo.

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         vocalcoachposted 6 years agoin reply to this

         Good idea.  Thank you.

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      Christy Kirwanposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      The short answer is that you own the copyright of the photo, so there's no "wrong" way to attribute. You can even choose not to attribute at all and you aren't breaking any rules or laws.
      
      The long answer is that it's a good idea to let your audience know that the photos are your own because it adds to your credibility as an author and shows that you have personal experience with the subject. There are a variety of ways you can do this. Some choose to put "Author" as the source, some use their real name, and some prefer to use their HubPages username.

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         vocalcoachposted 6 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you Christy for clarifying this.  Helpful information.

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            kenneth averyposted 6 years agoin reply to this

            Thanks, Christy; bravewarrior; vocalcoach and many more.

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      bravewarriorposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      I write "Photo by Shauna L Bowling" as the source for all my own pix.

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         vocalcoachposted 6 years agoin reply to this

         Hi Sha
         I like this.  I'll be using this as my source.  Thanks a lot.

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   Thelma Albertsposted 6 years ago

   I just put my name or pen name in the source of the photo Audrey.

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      vocalcoachposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Thelma.  Are you still writing for Niume?  I told them thanks but no thanks regarding their new policy.  I'm out for good!

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   Titiaposted 6 years ago

   I almost always use my own photos. When it's an old one from an album I attribute it like 'Private Album' and when it's one I took myself  I attribute it with ©Titia Geertman

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      vocalcoachposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you.

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         kenneth averyposted 6 years agoin reply to this

         @ vocalcoach, have a peaceful night.

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            vocalcoachposted 6 years agoin reply to this

            Thanks Kenneth, my friend.  You enjoy a good night as well.  Oh, and, I like all your comments:)

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