I would think that whoever actually took the pictures would again, automatically, own the copyright. Your having the originals doesn't necessarily mean you are the original owner--are you? Were they given to you are were they always yours? If so, you may need to register them if you feel there is going to be a problem. Yvonne In a message dated 12/1/99 2:19:59 AM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << But I am unclear as to whether or not he can copyright scanned photos that I gave him. I have the originals. >>