April 2008 Archives
Using a watermark is one of the more effective ways to protect your photos. Lots of people are concerned that if they post their photos online, they'll be stolen. A watermark can make that more difficult.
User-friendly photo galleries are a blessing for the avid photo-sharing enthusiast. Unfortunately, many sites aren't nearly as user-friendly as they could be. Visitors are quickly overwhelmed with content that makes it difficult to find what they really went there for -- to create and share their own photo gallery. Here are five reasons why some photo galleries earn a pass.
Coffee: check. Favorite CD: check. Sharing your photos online: check. This Saturday, why not settle into your favorite chair and start sharing your photos online? You'll need less than an hour -- about the time it takes to finish one load of laundry (hint: it's a lot more enjoyable). Here's how:
Image theft is a real concern for people uploading their images to the Internet, despite protective actions taken by photo sharing websites. Ease your mind by learning what security measures are in place and what you can do to protect your photos.
Every photo sharing site out there offers something to brag about. SmugMug, a family-run photo sharing site out of Silicon Valley, offers a friendly, anti-corporate vibe. And while it boasts an array of photo resources, there are still a few things to consider before using SmugMug's site.
Google has taken Internet searching by storm. And Picasa, the site's photo organizing software, puts photographers in one-click heaven.
iPhoto allows you to create great photo slideshows on Mac computers -- and you can even add your own music. It is perhaps the fastest and easiest way to create a slideshow on any computer.
The best nature photographers brave all kinds of weather (and the occasional critter) to wait for hours in cramped positions to capture the perfect nature photography shot. Fortunately, there are easier ways to ace nature photography. All it takes is an instinct for drama and the ability to seek out the story the natural world wants to tell.
The wireless digital photo frame has some great benefits that might or might not appeal to you. Once you see what these benefits are, it will be much easier for you to decide whether you really need one or not. Of course, needing and wanting are two different things.
Everyone has a favorite coffee mug, a cup o'energy that helps us kick-start each day.
Adding a unique touch via a favorite photo can definitely make your special mug even better. The best part? Creating a photo mug is a breeze.
Have you glanced at your coffee table lately? Is it covered with magazines and clutter, or is it adorned with a beautiful book of memories? Wouldn't it be nice to get rid of those magazines and decorate your living room with a gorgeous display of your favorite photos?
Scavenger hunts are only fun when you know what you're looking for. Stop wasting time looking for a great photo sharing site and check out our list. We've come up with ten of the best online photo sharing resources (in addition to our info site, of course). ;-)
Are you tired of getting spam messages from photo sharing sites? Do you wish that there was a better (and safer) way to store your digital photos and still be able to share them with friends? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then your answer might well be SmugMug.
Flickr Groups provide a great way for you to swap stories and photos that everyone can appreciate. You and your friends can join the same groups and really go to town. But what do you do if your online friends share interests that are different from yours?
Discover the joys of Flickr Groups and not only will you find the perfect place to share your interests -- you'll make new online friends quickly and easily.
Flickr Groups can be a great place to find ideas for your own Group, as well as unique ways to experiment with your photography. Flickr Groups can be your own learning environment where, whatever your interests, you'll discover fun ideas for your digital photography. You'll be amazed at how creative some Groups can be.
What was the first thing you did when you got your iPhone? Did you make a call, or a bunch of calls, to all your friends? Or did you immediately investigate how the camera phone works? Did you take a lot of photos on that first great day?
What was the next thing you did? Did you begin to wonder how to share all those fabulous photos you just took? You'll be glad to know that it's incredibly easy to share photos from your iPhone. Here's how.
Looking for photo sharing simplicity? Picasa boasts a wealth of convenience, from finding photos on your computer to creating web albums ready to share. You can do the organizing on your computer using the Picasa interface. Create albums and then upload them to your Picasa Web Album.
Sorting, managing and uploading photos on your PC has never been easier.
Flickr seems to be constantly striving to make photo sharing more exciting. Its latest feature is a category called "Interestingness". Not all photos make it into this category. There are certain requirements for each photo to be chosen. Fortunately, it's quite easy to meet the criteria.
So far in this series, we've talked about three of five trends that are transforming digital photography, Noise Reduction, Geotagging and HDR. Today we'll discuss the two final trends: Smarter Focusing and Photo Sharing.
Click here for Part 1 of the series.
Click here for Part 2 of the series.
Yesterday in Part 1 of this series we talked about two of five trends that are transforming digital photography: Noise Reduction and Geotagging. Today we'll discuss the next exciting trend that is transforming digital photography: High Dynamic Range (or HDR).
What is happening right now that will transform digital photography over the next several years?
We highlight five exciting trends that you may or may not be aware of which we believe will have a huge impact on the quality of your photographs in the months and years to come. (Note: This article contains a few higher level concepts.)
