Say “Cheese!” - A Simple Guide to Online Photo Sharing

So you got that new 10 megapixel, 7x optical zoom, touch panel photo camera ready to go. The kids and all the family pets have been eagerly awaiting their fun day at the park. The picnic basket is packed with sandwiches and snacks. The Frisbee, football and your badminton set are already in the car. It’s going to be a perfect day. Too bad you can’t share it with the rest of your family that lives 300 miles away. Or can you?

Join over 37% of online adults who have uploaded photos to a Web site to share with others online.*

Learn to Share…
Photo sharing is just that – “sharing photos” online with your friends and family. So, when you do go on a family adventure – you can upload your favorite moments, in some cases instantly, online. Embarrassing moments are optional, since you do control who gets to see that badminton serve pose.

The process is easy and you don’t have to be a computer expert to do it. While step by step process varies from site to site, the gist is: transfer your photos from your digital camera to your computer and then upload them on the site (usually in 3 clicks or less).

Some of the most used sites out there include Flickr, WebShots and Photobucket. You can also share your photos on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace.

Yup, You Can Comment
You can use photo sharing sites to organize and store your photos. How many times did you accidentally delete that great photo from your SD card, or lost a printed copy of a once-in-a-lifetime moment? If you store your images on photo sharing sites – you will have easy access and never loose your photos again.

The most fun part of online photo sharing? Commenting on yours and other people’s photos. Just be nice, other people can read those comments too!

A few final things to remember when sharing photos online – use reputable sites, post compromising photos at your discretion, and most importantly – just have fun!

Angela K. Rice is a professional author in the Paducah Kentucky area. She is a regular contributor to http://www.MyCitySafari.com Her interests include movies, yoga, and photography.