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.