What NOT to Do When You Email Photos
The importance of understanding the proper netiquette when you email photos
Have you ever opened a file that had email photos that were so large they crashed your computer? Or your screen is full of a giant eye -- and that's it? We are all guilty at one time or another of sending pictures over email that are too large.
3 Things Not to Do
Here are 3 things to avoid when emailing photos to ensure you are following appropriate email etiquette.
1. Do NOT send monster sized photos over email. When you download and organize your photos onto your computer, use your photo editor to resize and save the photo to an email size.
Most photo editor software has the option of "email size" in their resize photo menu. Be sure to save the email photo after you resize but be careful not to save over your original photo.
Some of the most common no cost photo editor software options are HP Photo Smart and Microsoft Office Picture Manager for PC users, iPhoto for Mac users and Picasa for everyone -- you can download it from the Internet.
2. Do NOT send photos to distribution lists. Having distribution lists for your email is a convenient short cut but do not use them when sending photos.
Be considerate of those you are emailing the photos to and make sure the photo is something they want to see and that they are aware that you will be emailing them photos. A quick email note or phone call to let them know you have some photos you would like to email them is a great way to clarify.
It is possible you only have their work address and they are not allowed to receive personal email at work. Wouldn't it be terrible to get a friend or loved one in trouble at work for emailing them a photo? That concern is avoided with a quick clarifying email.
3. Do NOT send hundreds of photos via email. Resizing your email photos is great and necessary, but not all that helpful if you send so many photos that they bog down the recipient's email.
If you have more than a half a dozen email photos to send through email, consider an alternate method of sharing. Since you are sending an email, the chances are good the recipient has Internet access. Through the Internet there are a number of quality websites that allow you to upload and share you photos.
When you want to email photos make sure you size your photos appropriately, check with the person you are emailing with to make sure they can receive the photos, and only send a few photos.
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