Friday, May 2, 2008

Internet Photo Albums

Internet Photo Albums

The world of photography has changed in the last decade thanks to digital cameras and camera phones. Many great photos are never printed on paper, and are easily sent around the world via the Internet. This has become the fastest and easiest way to share family and other photos with loved ones and friends. You can send your pictures via email, but it is much easier to create Internet photo albums to share all of your pictures with whomever you choose.

There are many places that allow you to make Internet photo albums, and you have to decide which you like. Some work better than others, and some have better features. Kodak has their own Internet photo albums that are created to move your picture straight from your camera to the album with little fuss. Some have photo-editing options, though mostly limited, and others allow you or your family to order prints from your Internet photo albums.

You may try most Internet photo albums for free, and some remain free no matter how many pictures you load. Shutterfly is one that allows you to order pictures, but they will automatically shrink any photo to fit the 4 by 6 format when uploaded. The number of pictures you upload to Shutterfly is unlimited, as far as I know, as I have hundreds on there and have never been asked for a fee. Picturetrail offers better Internet photo albums, and you can upload larger pictures for viewing, but you are only allowed a small number before you must subscribe to their services.

You have to consider the nature of your photos when you are choosing among Internet photo albums. Some are great at keeping your pictures private to only those who you invite to view, and others allow anyone to see them. Some allow right click protection so no one can lift your photos for their own use. This is great if you are a photographer and make money with your shots. You have to read the terms of use when choosing Internet photo albums to decide what you want in a service, and what you can do without.

Overall, most of the Internet photo albums you encounter will allow you to display your photos. If this is all you need, almost any service will work well for you. Some now come with video uploads so you can share videos with the world as well. No matter whom you choose, remember to keep a copy of all of your photos on disc, because you just never know.

Disposable Wedding Cameras

If you make no other purchase for your guest at your wedding reception, make sure that you invest in disposable wedding cameras. These are valuable items that offer more than entertainment for your guests. They also offer memories. There are a few options to consider when choosing disposable wedding cameras for your guests to use.

First of all, you should consider where the event is taking place. If you are having an outdoor reception then you probably want to invest in outdoor disposable wedding cameras. These cameras take perfect pictures in the outdoors and you will be amazed by the quality of the prints.

The outdoor disposable wedding cameras are not the ideal for every occasion. If you live in a temperamental climate you probably already know that having the option for moving things indoors is a must for your plans. The outdoor disposable wedding cameras work wonders outside but they take awful pictures when used indoors.

This is why most brides and grooms choose the standard disposable wedding cameras. These items offer flash photography and outstanding print quality for indoor or even outdoor receptions. The outdoor disposable wedding cameras take better pictures when outside but the standard products have comparable results.

Another consideration that you should make is how many units to buy. You really don’t want to purchase too many. This could result in disposable wedding cameras that are not used or, worse yet, it could result in cameras that have only one or two pictures on them. These items wind up costing too much for what you get in return.

A great approach to using disposable wedding cameras at your reception is to put one or two at each table. One camera for every eight people is a pretty good rule of thumb. You might also want to designate a camera person for each group. This keeps things organized and you won’t find unused or barely used disposable wedding cameras lying around.

Finally, you want to consider the style of the camera. I chose to skip the actual disposable wedding cameras in the bridal motif. We opted for regular old disposable cameras that had no design theme. This was an unattractive mistake that I regret. It would be best to choose disposable wedding cameras that look nice for your design.

The great thing about these elements is that they tell stories about the event. You get to see some things that happen during your reception that you might have missed. The disposable wedding cameras are a must for any reception party.