September 2008 Archives
A photo book is the modern-day version of the old photo album, only it is much more convenient. You simply upload your photos to the printer's website, place your order and they do all the rest. It is easy when you do a little bit of research first.
When you're ready to create your own photo book, there are websites to explore to ensure you get the best deal. You'll want to make sure the supplier provides quality in addition to reasonable prices.
Let's face it. There's nothing quite as much fun as digital photo books. If you've never made one, you're missing out. Creating a photo book is like a making a scrapbook, except you make it online. None of the mess, none of the hassle, and if you don't like it, you can change the whole thing around with the click of a button!
But how do you make this digital masterpiece, and what will you need to bring it to life?
One of the elements of finding a good photo sharing website should be how comfortable you are in that environment. That's why it's important to look around first before making your decision on the site that's best for you. Decide what you want to do with your photos online before you even start looking for a photo sharing website. From there, it's a simple process of elimination.
Every photo has a story to tell. Whether they are documenting your most recent vacation or a hilarious moment in the kitchen, your photos outline cherished moments. How can you add a special touch to those already fabulous photos? Create a FunPix with Slide.
TinyPic is a popular photo-sharing site owned by Photobucket, another excellent site. TinyPic lets you display your photos on other sites such as MySpace and eBay as well as on blogs and message boards -- for free. Upload your video or image and TinyPic provides you with a simple, unique URL. Copy and paste that link to share your pictures on your favorite sites without having to upload your image or video all over again.
It sounds easy -- and it is. But it doesn't hurt to review the common mistakes below to make your TinyPic experience a guaranteed breeze.
Picasa provides an excellent interface for sorting your images right on your own computer before uploading them to your Picasa Web Albums account. As easy as it is, there are some things to consider before you get started or you could run into a few glitches. Fortunately, they are easy to remedy.
If you're new to the Mac, choosing photo software can be as overwhelming as buying a new car -- if (a little) less expensive! As you probably know, most major software publishers now release versions of their programs for the Mac.
While once upon a time it was almost impossible to find a version of, for example, Microsoft Word that would run on anything but a PC, you can now install the full Windows Office Suite on your beloved Macintosh.
Flickr is simple to navigate and use, but occasionally certain minor problems arise. They can result from the site being too busy and from members exceeding the site's capabilities. Once you understand these situations and what causes them, you can easily work through them.
