Copyright, creator details and photo metadata
Adding your name and copyright notice to metadata can help attribution, archive work and professional delivery. It is not a lock and it does not replace legal protection.
Useful fields
Creator, copyright, contact, caption and keywords make a file easier for clients and archives to understand. Keep information consistent and avoid publishing personal details you do not need.
Why data can disappear
Social platforms, messaging apps and export tools can strip or rewrite metadata. When attribution matters, also use an agreement, licence, caption or source page.
Build a repeatable workflow
Use a metadata template for each project, preserve originals and inspect the final delivery file. This makes the origin and context of a photograph easier to recover later.