How to Find the Best Service for Sharing Photos

Your family photographs are important to you and so is the way you share them. As technology progresses, sharing photos in digital photo albums has become increasingly popular. Digital photo albums are both inexpensive and easy to assemble. Finding a service that lets you share your photos with family is only a few clicks away.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Digital camera
• Computer
• Internet connection

1. Start with an Internet search using Google or another search engine. Search for photo sharing and photo storing services. There are many types of photo storage services available for all levels of photographers.

2. Research feedback from other consumers. Check online for feedback from people who have used a particular service. Find out what problems they may have encountered. If possible, ask questions in a customer forum.

3. Find a service that offers password-protected folders. Without password protection, your family photos will be viewable by everyone on the Internet.

4. Know the cost. Some services charge a fee, while others do not.

5. Create an account. This will be your personal account where you will store your photos and where your friends and family will visit to see the photos.

6. Begin uploading photographs. Most photo services offer uploading instructions. Be sure to read them carefully.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to print your photos, check into the printing options each service offers. Are you looking for a service that can print studio-quality images?
• If your photo albums are password-protected, remember to tell your friends and family what the password is so they can gain access.
• Select your photos carefully. Remember family can see them whenever they choose.
• There is a cost involved for photo printing services.