To determine the copyright owner of a photo found on Pinterest, you can start by looking for any image credits or contact details provided with the photo. The copyright information may be included in a caption beneath the image or in the spine of a magazine or newspaper if the image was used in a printed publication. If the image was provided by a stock agency, the agency may be credited instead of the photographer.
Another way to find the copyright owner of a photo is to use a reverse image search tool, such as TinEye or Google Images. To use TinEye, simply go to their website and upload the photo or enter its URL. TinEye will then show you where the image has been used online and may provide a link to the copyright owner or image collection. Google Images also has a reverse image search feature that allows you to search for the photo by uploading it or entering its URL.
It's important to note that only the owner of a copyright or an authorized agent acting on their behalf can submit a copyright report to Pinterest. Before submitting a copyright report, consider whether you are the copyright owner of the content in question. Additionally, it's important to be aware of copyright law when using Pinterest, as the platform focuses heavily on image sharing and there may be concerns over copyright issues.