Protect your images!

While in class a couple of days ago, we briefly talked about image rights and such, and it reminded me of this blog and a past post about the subject (I think it was about watermarking). I just want to make sure all of you are embedding your information into each file. You can do this in Adobe Bridge (and maybe even Lightroom) in the Metadata panel. You can enter all sorts of information here- your name and contact info, the clients name and contact info, info about the picture, usage rights, etc...
If you ever have a problem with someone using your image without your permission, the proof that it's yours is embedded in the file itself. This is important as there was a law passed not too long ago that states if a person can prove that they used reasonable measures without success (not the exact wording, but just as stupid) to try to find the creator of an image they borrowed, they cannot be sued by the creator. So, at the very least, embed your names! You can batch process too (highlight them all, then go to metadata to enter info). It doesnt take that much time and totally worth it!