With the widespread use of photography these days, especially online, it's a good idea to mark you work with a copyright line to remind others that it's not just free for the taking.

I always struggled with the finding the copyright symbol to make my copyright marks look pro.  Once I figured it out though, it's engrained, and as easy as remembering 0169.

I am probably on one of the few professional photographers who uses a PC instead of a Mac. It's not shiny aluminum, but designed and built to order with power to spare (for about half the price).  But, I don't want to fuel the Mac vs. PC fire, so I'll get to the point.

If you use a PC, try holding the "Alt" key, and typing 0169 (then let go of the "Alt" key genius) et voila a nice little © symbol pops up.  It works in most programs, including Photoshop, and looks a lot more professional than the alternative bracket-C-bracket  - (c).  On some decorative fonts, it might appear as a box, because the font maker didn't include it. If that happens, switch to a more common font just for the copyright symbol.

So, mark you work with a copyright, and look pro while doing it!

©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  ©  © 

ps. For those of you with a shiny computer, try this:  hold alt/option & press g.

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