How to Survive Photo Sharing

There is a plethora of photo sharing sites on the internet that range from the largest of the all with millions of members to smaller sites that specialize in film or specific areas of photography. This is a list of pointers for anyone wishing to take part in any of these sites.

1 Read the Terms of Service

More often than not a lot of creative sharing sites have buried in their terms of service conditions where they can use your photographs in anyway that they want. Essentially the photographer is forwarding their copyright to the site for as long as they are a member and have photographs or work on the site. This can be something minor where the photographer gets credit for the work to where the site uses the work in whatever way that they want and without giving credit. That can mean using the preschool graduation photos of your kid to promote video games.

2 Check out the Type of Photographs Shown

Look through the site you are thinking of putting your photos on before uploading. Most sites regulate the work shown rigorously to make sure nothing pornographic is being shown or that is hate group related. This can range from the hooligan that uses a telephoto lens on their local beach, a person I believe to tie in a number one on the depravity list alongside paparazzi in the photography world, to someone promoting hate. It is worth it to take a look at what you are joining before you show the world your photos there. You want a site that cares about what its members are showing. Don't be a prude either because nudity has been a part of art for a long time. However, there is a fine line between artistic nude and porn.

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