Well I discussed this with the photo manager and she basically stated Wal Marts Copyright Policy. It is as follows. Wal-Mart will not assist in the copying of a photograph that is signed, stamped, or otherwise identified by any photographer or studio as copyrighted material, or any photograph that appears to have been taken by a professional photographer or studio, even if it is not marked with any sort of copyright, unless we are presented with a signed Copyright Release. Negatives or digital images of a copyrighted image will be returned to you unprinted and you will be provided with instructions on how to present Wal Mart with a signed Copyright Release. In addition, Wal Mart will not assist in the copying of any state or federal document, including but not limited to, drivers licenses, passports, and social security cards. I asked about how I go about proving that I am the copyright holder of my images and she basically said that it was difficult to prove to Wal Marts satisfaction. I asked if I provided a business card with my name on it and had the photos signed with my name if it would be good enough. She stated that it should. So I guess I COULD print up my own business cards and go that route. But basically the burden of proof would be ours alone to prove that we own the rights to them, not Wal Marts responsibility to prove that we own them. They are operating under the assumption that WE are not the proper users of the photos, unless they look like they were taken by an amateur. She also went on to say that she knows most of the better photographers as they have gone in with their work and have built a rapport with her and have absolutely no problem having to provide a release. She would recommend getting to know your local photo lab manager and getting on their good side as she put it and that should help to ease that problem. So there you have it. Get on a first name basis with the manager. Couldnt hurt. Guess that also means youre a lot better than the average weekend warrior. I would take it as a compliment. Although it is a hassle.