At this day and age, a photograph of any digital format is just a click away from being accessible to the entire world. Whether this is good or bad is something relative to each person. It can be both, perhaps. There are perks and, equally, there also are problems - all of these are ever present in the rapidly growing world of online photography.
Before getting deeper into this matter, it's best to know what it is. If you take pictures, scan or upload them to the computer and post them in the web for sharing or for business, or if you post articles for fellow photographers, both professional and amateur, it is pretty safe to say that you are part of the online world of photography.
Photo sharing is the most common and crowd-friendly form. For it to work, all it takes is some uploading, commenting, and proper web ethics in sharing. This includes, among other things, the basics of proper citations and correct descriptions. A number of photo sharing websites are very much heard of. Photobucket, Picasa, Flickr are just a few among the many photo sharing sites in the web that are favored by professional photographers and beginners alike. Some websites even allow selling, auctions and other business-related activities. These sites allow photographers to showcase their portfolios and invite bidders or clients to choose among the wide array of artistic, nature, abstract, urban or any other form of photography. Since the worldwide web is the most accessible venue to search for the perfect photography company or independent photographer, everyone interested could seize the opportunity. This is definitely a whole lot easier and cheaper than conducting a time-bound and expensive photography exhibit or convention.
Online photo sharing is obviously a method used by many to open possibilities and welcome opportunities the most convenient way. However, photo sharing also allows for identity and intellectual property theft. No matter how terms and contracts are implemented online, there is never a 100% assurance that everything posted in the net is kept safe and private. A very pressing issue concerning most internet matters is fraud, and since online photography can at times involve business matters, business has to be done with utmost caution or else agreements are all bound to get risky. Never give personal information online until you are to be personally contacted by a reliable and trustworthy party. No matter how inviting opportunities in the web are, these things never come and go perfectly. Beware of scams and pranks.
The safest form which is seldom considered as photography in the web is information dissemination. Articles, blogs and tutorials are just few of the countless photography-related information-spreading methods. It is best to familiarize yourself with all sorts of information that is internet-related before getting into the actual business of Internet photography. With sufficient information, doing photography online will be breezier than you expect.
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