How to catch the morning photoblog train
All professional photographers possess a portfolio of some kind. Even an aspiring photographer has a place in which they store their work, whether it be a refridgerator, photo box or memory card. In this digital age, it would be silly not to take advantage of the free technologies which may exhibit a photographer’s artistic, and/or skilled eye. Not only can an infinite amount of people access such works, but because of the limitlessness associated with the Web, taking advantage of such technology can only invite opportunity. Here, opportunity can be defined simply as gaining an admirer, constructive criticism, or an easier way to share life’s moments with family and friends. It can also be defined as a way to reach potential employers and gain recognition.
More than ever, photoblogs are taking part in creating unique online presence. A photoblog (photolog or phlog) is a style of photosharing in blog format. A photoblog deviates from the typical composition of a blog in that it focuses on photography first and text second. Just like textual blogs, a photoblog can be as objective or subjective as the creator likes. Serious photobloggers behave as citizen journalists or esteemed experts in the art world. Other photobloggers openly record their lives by publishing imaged diaries.
Beginning the photoblogging process is quite easy, and it’s entirely up to the indivdual to administer any potential. Here’s a few tips for getting started:
- A digital camera is highly suggested, though not entirely necessary. Since a computer is normally required to photoblog, something easily accomodating to the instrument of production is recommended. However, the process of scanning a photograph into a computer for sake of quality is never snubbed. It just takes longer. Megapixels and memory card storage are items to consider when using a digital camera, though those of lower caliber still work well in photoblogs.
- There are a variety of photoblogs out there in cyberspace; those contained on private domains, those on hosted blogging sites such as WordPress and Blogger, and those on photo-specific sites such as Flickr.
- When using a blogging site such as WordPress, one should research and dowload the wealth of plug-ins which better display photo galleries and portfolios inside the text-based application.
- Photobloggers should use any application they can get their hands while searching for exposure. Beginning with social networking sites, they can sharpen their skills and know-how with the gentle guidance of their friends. After that, it’s go time.
- Lastly, photobloggers should practice using their cell phones to take photographs. Depending on the phones, the picture quality can be quite fantastic. If they own phones with ability to send photos to each other and computers or better yet — live stream to blogs, the photobloggers are ahead in the game. It’s clear that Web 2.0 technology is guiding artists and professionals alike to share with the world instantaenous moments of inspiration and information. Everyone is on the NOW train. Photobloggers need to make sure their work holds a passenger ticket.
