[header] How to protect your photographs from content theft [title] Decide if you want to register your copyright. [step] Anytime you create a photograph, you gain rights to the work. For this reason, you don't need to file for copyright protection. 
Nevertheless, there are reasons to register : [substeps] In the united states, you must have registered your copyright if you want to bring a lawsuit for copyright violations. Also, you can qualify for attorney's fees or statutory money damages if your pictures are registered.