Watermarking Photos

I remember Donnarence's post regarding the Importance of Watermarking Photos.

"What is a Watermark? - a pattern of bits inserted into a digital image, audio or video file that identifies the file's copyright information (author, rights, etc.) The name comes from the faintly visible watermarks imprinted on stationery that identify the manufacturer of the stationery. The purpose of digital watermarks is to provide copyright protection for intellectual property that's in digital format." - from Donnarence.

While I was browsing the net, I saw two sellers that used OUR photo in their online shop. Take a look for yourself.

In the 1st pic, she even placed her own watermark in OUR photo! My friend Joseph Ong took the pic (15 pc concealer palette) for Jessie Glova Cosmetics. I even acknowledged him in my product review of the said palette (see link below). And in the bottom pic, she even cropped my watermark!

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Here's my original photo:

I placed the original watermark at the top portion of the photo, and I recently edited it and placed another watermark in the center.
Click here to see my original post.

EDIT (3/29/2010):
Already talked with the seller and she apologized in behalf of her friend who uploaded the photos. Matter is already settled =)

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The 2nd seller, she's using OUR picture without placing proper credits.

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To these sellers, PLEASE if you want to use MY/OUR photos please include a link to this blog. That's all! Do NOT claim it as your own coz its really rude & offensive.