After researching the various types of Creative Common Licenses, I decided to go with an "Attribution, Non-Commercial" registration. As I have often been the benefactor of using other's work, I feel it is my responsibility to allow others free access to mine. I do believe, however, certain credit should be given if appropriate, particularly since my creations are often a result of collaboration with others. At the same time, I don't feel only those who fall under a certain Creative Common License can use my original products (for instance: Share Alike); I don't believe it is necessary if an individual would like to use my work once or as a quick point of reference to have to go through the steps of licensing their own creations.
The Non-Commercial registration was meant for two reasons: If some of my work was a result of a partnership with other professionals or students, I feel it is not my right to allow their work be used in a commercial manner, Additionally, I am an amateur photographer who would love to have her pictures used professionally somewhere, someday, and I'm hoping this may be my way of protecting my work for the future.
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