Lakeland Dusk

A wonderful photographic shot of Derwentwater in the Lake District by Doug Chinnery.

Reynisdrangar

A truly impressive black and white print by Jonathan Chritchley.

Blue Serenity

Calm, peaceful, harmonious… just some of the words that sum up this lovely artwork by Doug Chinnery.

Sea of Dreams

Seascape photography is very popular in home interiors and with shots like this by Paulo Lopes you can see why.

LA Opera House

Tim Wallace is famous for his car photography but this is a great abstract piece of black and white wall art.

Wisp

A gentle looking artwork by Michael Veerasingham that soothes the soul.

Loch Reflections

Capturing beautiful landscapes is one thing, but when they get reflected in the water of a lake it really takes the picture to another level. This is another piece of artwork by Doug Chinnery.

The Veil

Black and white waterfall pictures don’t get any more impressive than this one by Pedro Bento.

The Cobb

Lovely muted colours and a fascinating stone pier make for another winner from Doug Chinnery.

Lamborghini Murcielago SV

Supercars such as this Lamborghini Murcielago are something almost out of this world, as this art print by Tim Wallace shows.

Most of us like to make a statement with our interior design, to show our taste in decor and to enjoy living in a space we love. One of the best ways to make a statement with art is to buy large canvas prints for your walls.

If you’ve never heard of canvas wall prints, where have you been? As a method of adding spice to your rooms they are one of the most cost-effective forms of wall art available. Printed on cotton canvas which is wrapped around a wooden frame, canvas art is now the most popular form of wall art on the market.

We have been selling canvas art since we launched way back in 2006 and all of our photographer’s images can be purchased printed on canvas. Better yet, you can buy them as large canvas art! Thanks to the high quality of the digital files our team of photographers produce, it means we can safely enlarge the prints to make big canvas prints without loss of visual quality. What some people don’t realise is, you can’t just enlarge an image without losing detail. We’ve had customers who have sent in a tiny image from their phone camera and wanted it printed as a large art canvas. After explaining that there is no chance this can be done without the canvas looking blocky and pixelated, they usually come back with a decent size picture taken on a real camera. We can enlarge images only a certain amount before they begin to look rough. As a canvas print company we will always let you know if one of your images is not good enough quality to print as a big canvas art print. We want you to be happy with your canvas after all!

Printing large format canvases

Large format canvas printing requires expensive printing machinery and big rolls of canvas. At Fotoviva Art Prints we can print big canvas art up to 120cm along one side. We are limited to the width of the canvas roll on our printer, so basically you can have a big canvas print at 120cm x just about any length you like! As a trade canvas printer we can produce bespoke canvas sizes for you and your clients and even build custom box frames if your big canvas wall print doesn’t fit our stretcher bars. It’s all part of the great customer service we provide and our customers love it!

Of course, large wall art is not just restricted to canvas pictures. You can have some very nice framed art made up but you will find this can be very costly as the frames and the glass cost a lot of money. We can print large acrylic prints and posters too but not as big as with canvases. The method of printing and framing a canvas is much easier and cost effective which is why when our customers are looking to buy large wall pictures they tend to go for art on canvas.

Why large canvas art?

The main reason large canvas prints make such an impact is, naturally, down to their size. If you have ever walked into someone’s house or maybe a business reception and been faced with a giant canvas print you will probably remember how impressed you were (depending on the art itself of course!). Hanging big canvases in a room produces a focal point and can help to create a theme for the space. Add accessories in the same room to compliment the colours and style of the canvas image and you have a recipe for interior design success.

Should I buy big canvas prints?

Wall art is something we all love to have in our home, but big canvas art prints are not for everyone. One thing to remember is that wall art needs space to breathe. What do we mean by that? Well if you don’t have enough space around the artwork you’ll find it loses its impact, and the eye gets distracted by other things in the room.

So if you want to buy big canvas prints you need to make sure your room is big enough, and there will be enough space around the canvas for the best effect. If you have lots of space you may like to think about a large multi panel canvas print. Also known as split panel triptych art, these are another way to add further impact to your interior designs. We print triptych canvases the traditional way by wrapping the image around three frames for a continuous look, making the picture flow across three canvas frames. It’s a powerful effect and one which can work great as a big piece of wall art.

Have a look at our canvas print range over at www.fotoviva.co.uk/canvas-wall-art and see how a large canvas art piece can inspire your walls.

Out with the old and in with the new. A new type of wall art is in town! Acrylic prints are the new alternatives to old framed pictures.  Acrylic printing is the latest method of framing art pieces whether it’s a self-portrait or a photograph of beautiful scenery, a loved one or a captured moment.

What is an acrylic print exactly?

Well, acrylic print is also called Perspex, Lucite or Plexiglass where the three latter names are essentially brand names. Acrylic prints are produced either by printing directly on acrylic or printing on a piece of photo paper first then face mounting it behind an acrylic sheet. However, between these two processes, the photo quality of printing directly onto an acrylic sheet is not as good as printing on dedicated photo paper.

Acrylic prints were released only a few years ago so are relatively new in the wall art scene. Each form has its own unique feature and shines in its own way. It’s really up to one’s taste and personal choice which form is preferred. For normal homes or for old-styled interior designs, canvas art is ideal. On the other hand, acrylic prints fit best in clean and contemporary interior design for modern homes or office spaces or essentially any novel space.

Acrylic quality

There are quite a few differences between acrylic prints and other forms of framing such as canvases and wooden framed pieces.  Acrylic print quality is by far better because it is printed on a professional photo paper instead of the thick weave of canvas material.  So evidently, there is much more detail with acrylic prints as the pictures become more vivid and clear.  Unlike canvas and poster prints, Acrylic prints are more resistant to damage caused by ultraviolet rays thus making it durable, a seemingly good investment.  Because of the fact that it is photographic print on the highest quality professional photo paper, it is UV safe, resistant to fading and the image will remain in its full glory for a very long time. It’s also resistant to moisture so it is clinically safe, so in this sense medical institutions prefer it for health and safety.

Acrylic prints are the newest craze because of a lot of its features. It’s robust and easy to clean. Hospitals actually prefer this kind of wall art because Acrylic pictures can get round infection control procedures when printed on vinyl based paper. Printing on special vinyl is waterproof and gives just as good a print quality as a dedicated photo paper and is good for humid rooms such as bathrooms. Hospitals order vinyl ones because cleaning them does not damage the image. Wiping a paper based print to clean it may cause some moisture to get in the edges of the acrylic, affecting the image. But if you get water in the vinyl, it won’t affect the image at all because vinyl is rubber based. Basically, this just means that acrylic prints on special vinyl can be cleaned better which hospitals need for infection and germ control.

Acrylic prints easily catch peoples attention with the super glossy finish. It is made with cast acrylic which is better than extruded acrylic. The difference between the two forms of acrylic is their creation process. Cast acrylic is formed by mixing the components in molds so the chemical process occurs in the mold. Extruded acrylic is formed by continuously pushing the components in through the mold while the chemical process takes occurs. Thus, cast acrylic is preferred as it’s very clear, more chemical and scratch resistant, has high tolerance, and can be produced in many different colours and thickness.

Acrylic prints have diamond polished edges. This polishing process makes the surface smooth like mirrors with no deficiencies caused by other methods of polishing. It provides the Acrylic print very precise angles and shine giving it a truly stunning finish. With Fotoviva Art Prints the printed image is reverse laminated onto the back of a 5mm acrylic panel using an optically clear film process which gives it a translucent quality. Because the acrylic panel is only 5mm thick, light hits the image from the front, sides, top and bottom which helps make it punchy and gives it a 3D look.

Floating Acrylic Art

Acrylic prints use a unique floating photo mount and have a modern vibrant look and feel which stands out from traditional wooden frames which give an old fashioned look. The sleek design of acrylic prints is made even better with the new floating style wherein the metal fixings are removed so that the acrylic print piece seems to be floating from the wall.

Because of these wonderful features, Acrylic prints have caught the eye of many art lovers ranging from photographers to regular people. Its print quality and contemporary finish conforms to the modern gallery standards. Indeed, Acrylic prints do not disappoint. Imagine feeling like you are in an art gallery in your own home or work space, in a restaurant or a lounge, or any place with Acrylic art pieces hung on its walls. Their vibrant appeal will brighten anyone’s day, spark interest in individuals, or even start conversations. Acrylic prints guarantee the best quality brought about by modern technology as well as durability that can last a lifetime.

To buy some of the most stunning photographic art printed on acrylic, visit the acrylic prints page over at the Fotoviva online gallery.

Specs

Some discussion is needed simply on the different specs that these two lenses offer, but nomenclature tells us nothing more about these very unique lenses. The G is a bit lighter than the VR, but even with the diet and a few years on it, remains a formidable product. The main difference between the two is in the vibration reduction technology (VR), which the G distinctively lacks. The feature is useful for keeping a shot steady, or even in helping to maintain a smoother pan across a scene. Sharp images are much easier to capture with it, making it a definite leverage point. The VR however is a bit heavier, and obviously more expensive due to being out longer, along with a lesser supply of pre-owned.

Performance

Out of the box, the G will have a fast and fluent autofocus, but this is something that will degrade with time; even as dust accumulates, it never fails to impress, but it does lose its glimmer. In fact, the autofocus response may even be a bit faster than the newer VR, a surprising victory indeed. Realistically, both systems work about the same. Distortion is where the AF-S and the G miss out, trading their sharp, fast shooting with barrel distortion at the 24mm end, and pincushion over at 85mm. Luckily many DSLRs have on board distortion correction, something which the VR curiously seems to take better to.

The Purchase

One piece looks like it has more turkey, but the other next to it, perhaps a more even spread of mustard. These are the details that make the difference, and for these lenses, the choice of vibration reduction will be that difference. Those who can afford to forgo it will be pleased by the discount, but perhaps a bit off put by the more limited warranties and lesser supply of brand new lenses.

Bill Green is an engineering student and freelancer for Photo.net where you can find more camera lens reviews and a review of the most recent Nikon 24-85mm lens: http://photo.net/equipment/nikon/lenses/review/24-85mm-f3.5-4.5-af-s-vr/

After you have taken that perfect photograph or completed your latest artistic piece, you certainly want to make sure that it is going to look perfect within its frame. Not only do you want it to look beautiful, but you also want to ensure that it will be safe against the damaging effects that framing can cause.

Why do You Need Frame Spacers?

As any professional framer will tell you, framing can cause a great amount of damage to your photography, art, and document displays. When the piece comes into direct contact with the glass, it can become permanently damaged. By using framespacers, you can create a space that keeps the piece from being exposed to the glass and also prevents the glass from being chipped by the frame.

Not only are picture frame spacers important for protection, but they are also essential to create a better presentation. It provides a professional look that will not harm your artwork or photos. By using these spacers you create more drama in the framed art.

How do You Use Frame Spacers?

Frame spacers come in a variety of types for different needs. They can either clip onto the frame or can be adhered. The adhesive used in frame spacers is pressure sensitive so that it will not cause any damage to the frame or the wall that it hangs on. These framespacers can be used on both metal and wood frames.

Frame spacers can easily be cut to match the size of the frame you are using. They come in many different colors and in matte, glossy, and clear. These frame spacers for glass can be used with watercolors, pastels, acrylic paintings, oil paintings, and photographs. They can also be used in framed documents.

There is no need to paint the frame spacers and they can be ordered in different lengths. They are often found in spools so that they can be cut as needed. These spacers for frames can easily be cut with scissors or a utility knife.

How to Choose Your Frame Spacers

If you are an artist or a photographer, then you want to make sure that your works frame well. By working with frametek spacers, you can rest assured that your works will frame perfectly, be protected, and look professional.

Whether you are a professional in your craft or a novice with a hobby, you can create beautiful framed works with the help of spacers. Since these spacers seem to blend right into your existing frame, they go unnoticed, providing the space that is needed for a safe and professional look.

When choosing your frame spacers, you will need to make sure that you choose one that offers a neutral pH so that it is photo safe. For a perfect look, you should match your frame and spacer colors carefully so that they blend seamlessly. By using these spacers, you will see a dramatic change in the look of your artistic pieces.

After you have taken that perfect photograph or completed your latest artistic piece, you certainly want to make sure that it is going to look perfect within its frame. Not only do you want it to look beautiful, but you also want to ensure that it will be safe against the damaging effects that framing can cause.

Why do You Need Frame Spacers?

As any professional framer will tell you, framing can cause a great amount of damage to your photography, art, and document displays. When the piece comes into direct contact with the glass, it can become permanently damaged. By using framespacers, you can create a space that keeps the piece from being exposed to the glass and also prevents the glass from being chipped by the frame.

Not only are picture frame spacers important for protection, but they are also essential to create a better presentation. It provides a professional look that will not harm your artwork or photos. By using these spacers you create more drama in the framed art.

How do You Use Frame Spacers?

Frame spacers come in a variety of types for different needs. They can either clip onto the frame or can be adhered. The adhesive used in frame spacers is pressure sensitive so that it will not cause any damage to the frame or the wall that it hangs on. These framespacers can be used on both metal and wood frames.

Frame spacers can easily be cut to match the size of the frame you are using. They come in many different colors and in matte, glossy, and clear. These frame spacers for glass can be used with watercolors, pastels, acrylic paintings, oil paintings, and photographs. They can also be used in framed documents.

There is no need to paint the frame spacers and they can be ordered in different lengths. They are often found in spools so that they can be cut as needed. These spacers for frames can easily be cut with scissors or a utility knife.

How to Choose Your Frame Spacers

If you are an artist or a photographer, then you want to make sure that your works frame well. By working with frametek spacers, you can rest assured that your works will frame perfectly, be protected, and look professional.

Whether you are a professional in your craft or a novice with a hobby, you can create beautiful framed works with the help of spacers. Since these spacers seem to blend right into your existing frame, they go unnoticed, providing the space that is needed for a safe and professional look.

When choosing your frame spacers, you will need to make sure that you choose one that offers a neutral pH so that it is photo safe. For a perfect look, you should match your frame and spacer colors carefully so that they blend seamlessly. By using these spacers, you will see a dramatic change in the look of your artistic pieces.

Image courtesy of Cheap photo stock

Wayne Hemrick uses pictures frames on the artwork throughout his house to protect the photo. Wayne refers to Frame Destination to get quality  built picture frames at a reasonable price.

Image by Emily

I might sound a little sentimental, but to me, nothing holds memories like a (beautifully adorned) photo album. Yes, they tend to be bulky and a real nuisance to store but tells a lot more of a story than the impersonal icon of a half-opened folder on the screen. Sadly, nothing lasts forever and, just like your memory, printed colour photos tend to irreversibly decay with time.  While you may not be able to stop the fading altogether, by learning about the reasons behind the fading, you may still be able to save some of those precious memories!

The Blinding Light

Ironically, one of the main elements used in the photography process is also the one responsible for the erosion of the photos. I’m talking about light, of course, both in form of an UV light from direct and indirect sunlight and artificial light. While the speed of your photos fading is dependant of the brightness of the light and length of time your photos are exposed to it, in order to prolong their life, they must be stored away from direct sunlight or bright lamps, particularly the fluorescent ones that produce many times more UV than an incandescent bulb.

The Blistering Heat

Heat, coming from sunlight, fireplaces or heat ducts is another factor that causes your photographs to lose colour even if they’re kept in the dark. As paling still occurs at the moderate room temperatures of 20-23C, you won’t be able to slow it down much, unless you keep your photos at cold temperatures but stacking up your photos in your freezer is also not recommended. While cold storage can slow the decay process to a near stop, if used improperly, it can cause more immediate damage to your beloved snapshots.

Proper Storage

Dust, grease and humidity are also natural enemies to your photographs, as well as the oxygen fuelling the decomposition of colour pigments and papers. A handy solution to it, as well as the damage of light is framing your photos, preferably in aluminium frames which are not affected by humidity or using special protecting sprays, available from most craft and hobby stores. There are also frames available with anti-UV glass, however, photo albums still beat them to it, as long as they don’t have self-stickor magnetic pages and PVC plastic overlays that cause rapid fading and discoloration.

There’s no Hurry…Or is There?

The good news is, as the industry has come up with more stable dyes for colour photographs and the photo paper, it would take about 25 to 50 years for a modern photograph to fade (if you’ll keep it out of direct sunlight or bright lights) but you should be concerned for those in your family photo album taken before mid-80’s. If they haven’t faded already, make sure you copy them now and re-print on more stable photograph papers. By scanning them into a computer, you can also digitally restore any faded dyes.

Finally, as much as I dislike it, the digitalisation of your photos, unfortunately, is one of the safest ways of prevent them from “ageing” as you will be able to re-print them whenever and wherever you’d like. And digital photo frames have also claimed their share of the market, although you’d never see them around my house- that I can say for sure!

Do you still keep your photos in albums?

Elise Lévêque is a devoted photographer but, just like any artist, she sometimes likes to reflect on masterpieces she has already made. Sipping on her winter edition latte, she flips through old photo albums and writes for Cartridge Shop.

Aerial photography is characterized by the taking of pictures from an elevated point. It involves shooting the ground through a camera that is not positioned on any ground structure. Usual aerial photography platforms include helicopters, or other aircraft, parachutes, hot air balloons and many more.

Many aerial photographs are taken via unmanned rigs such as the ones on balloons. If you want to be there in person to take the photographs yourself, you will need to mount an aircraft and shoot from there. There are many aspects that need to be considered in order to take great pictures…

First of all you have to choose between airplanes and helicopters. Airplanes are definitely easier to find but are much more uncomfortable. An airplane cannot be flown beneath 1000 feet (300 meters) in rural areas according to regulations and in most cases pictures taken from that distance are not useful to anyone. Also, airplanes do not have an option for slow speed which increases the chance of taking blurred pictures immensely. A third factor is that you can’t open any doors or windows meaning that you will be shooting through a small glass window… Helicopters, on the other hand, can fly much lower (as low as you want them to actually) and are capable of slower speeds. You can also open your door and have a much wider shooting range.

In order to achieve the best photos, it is generally not recommended to shoot around midday when the sun is highest in the sky. The lack of shadows caused by the sun’s position makes your photos look almost flat, virtually removing the amazing effect that aerial photographs can achieve. It’s better to shoot earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon when the shadows give all objects a great 3D effect.

Traditional film is not recommended for aerial photography. Given the number of things that can go wrong, you will definitely need to take lots and lots of pictures to ensure you got at least a few right. Choose a digital camera and get the largest memory card your budget allows so that you can shoot as many photos as possible.

The biggest problem with taking aerial photographs is losing focus. There are two things that affect this aspect – the fact that the aircraft is moving fast and the fact that the engine causes vibrations all over the place. To overcome these issues you can do several things – increase the shutter speed to its highest setting, turn up the ISO setting, turn on the image stabilization option (if your camera has it) and use a wider lens setting. You will have plenty of time to enhance the photographs at home but keep in mind that nothing can be done about blurriness, so you have only one chance to get it right.

In terms of lenses, it all depends on how much time you will have up there. If you’re flying all day, grab a whole bag of lenses and switch them every once in a while to have different angles and perspectives. If you have only a few hours, choose a zoom lens that will save you time and allow you to take different pictures.

Find an experienced pilot and an aircraft that won’t consume your entire monthly budget, grab your gear and go shoot some amazing pictures!

Rita Rova is a keen photographer and writes about her techniques on behalf of LoveMyVouchers.co.uk – the UK voucher code website that lists stores selling discounted photography equipment. 

This is a selection of dog photographs which not only promote the photographer, but more importantly help show how stunningly beautiful dogs are. Most of these are of the hound variety such as lurchers, greyhounds and whippets. These particular images of dogs lean to the artistic portrait side of photography with a few comical shots thrown in for good measure. Enjoy, then shut the computer down, grab a lead and take your loving dog for a nice long walk. It doesn’t matter if it’s cold or raining, they will appreciate the exercise and stimulation. Just watch their reaction when you tell them it’s walkies time!

If you are thinking of getting a dog or two please think about giving a dog a home from your local rescue centre. Most towns have some sort of rescue place where you will find wonderful dogs just waiting for a loving home. The Dogs Trust is one of the biggest rescue centres for dogs but there are many more.

As a photographer, public liability can help you take care of the financial side of your business by making sure that you don’t lose all of your money because of an accident that involves the public. If you were to accidentally damage someone else’s property or injure him or her whilst working, public liability coverage would help you pay for any expenses related to the incident, including legal and medical fees. This is a tremendous help to most small and medium-sized business owners since even having to pay a lawyer in such an incident would deplete them financially.

However, many photographers have yet to understand the case to be made for getting this important kind of insurance because they are often put off by the idea of having to pay a premium. With finances already stretched tight, they may see public liability as just another bill to pay. The key concept that these photographers are not keeping in mind is that the little financial resources they have now will quickly disappear if they are found liable for public damage and don’t have sufficient coverage.

Public liability can also give you peace of mind whilst you’re working so that you only have to focus on the quality of your photography. The job may require you to haul around heavy and expensive equipment, such as tripods, backdrops and large frames, which can also become liabilities when it comes to the safety of those around you. You’re a cautious photographer, but that doesn’t mean that you will be able to prevent all accidents. With public liability insurance, you can be assured that your business will be financially covered even if you suffer a mishap whilst you’re working.

Another job aspect to keep in mind when considering public liability coverage is whether your job as a photographer takes you to potentially riskier places than the average worker. Some photographers go to new heights – and depths – to get the perfect angle, and if you’re one of them, you’ll want to secure a little more coverage when you’re working out your public liability policy to reflect the increased risk that you take on whilst working.

To get started on a public liability policy, you should first do a little research via the Internet to figure out what the most important points of the policy will be for your particular work situation. With a little further investigation, you can also find helpful hints about what questions to ask and get business insurance quotes. However, once you’re ready to commit to a policy, remember to contact a professional insurance agent.

For a while now, I have watched emerging and established photographers tentatively dip their toes into the world of social media. Do I need a blog, a Facebook page or should I really have a twitter account? The list of connections and networks really can be quite daunting and of course, potentially unmanageable. Then there are the statistics, the number of likes, friends, tweets, comments…well you get the picture.

I have spent the last few months on a mission, reading and finding resources about the use of social media, very specifically keeping in mind its use for photographers. I have also been watching how existing photographers use the mediums and tools that are currently available to see what works and what doesn’t for me. As soon as I write this article, the popular opinion on this is likely to shift and a new social media site will likely launch, such is the speed that things are changing and evolving in this space at the moment, but like any business, I believe that as a photographer  it pays to know your market and in a tough but honest way, know where your competition is and what they are doing.

In this article I am going to discuss the ‘Big 3’ social media tools and the potential that I see for them making a difference to photographers.

Social media kit bag

Blogs

I personally discovered blogging over seven years ago now, when my brother first introduced me to the RSS feeds. I have been an avid fan ever since. I have used blogs in my personal and work life, used them to document an 18 month working holiday and currently to document and connect on my own photographic  journey. Blogs let the world have a sense of who we are as photographers, but also as a person which comes out often in our words and writing style. If not a writer, they can still provide an opportunity to feature images, discuss images and very importantly to link to and learn from our influences and inspirations, as discussed in my previous post.

The kicker with blogs is always infrequent posting. I recently read a blog with had been consistently updated up until August ’11. Why..what happened then?  The reader has to be able to stay engaged and want to come back for more, and therefore content has to be kept fresh and recent and relevant when blogging. The use of images to engaged readers and receive comments and feedback is a powerful tool in my opinion.

I blog, therefore I am…every photographer should have one in their social media kit bag.

Facebook

We all use or know about it, but can it actually help our photography business. I would suggest that if you have resisted Facebook on a personal level, don’t necessarily rule it out as a great business tool. The key to Facebook is what you post. As a photographer, and as a business you have access to a phenomenal network, that you just need to tap into the right part of. Consider creating a page to talk about your events, workshops, interests, specialities, and even locations. If I can’t find a photographer on Facebook nowadays, I tend to wonder why not.  The new Facebook subscriptions feature is an excellent way to follow public posts without having to form imaginary, long lost friends and it is therefore a great feature with lots of potential for photographers.

Posting photographs on Facebook does need some thought. Who owns them, do you risk them being ripped off and will they actually be de-valued in amongst all the photos of parties, holidays and profile pics. My suggestion is to always link to a website or a blog rather then direct photograph posting. This creates seamless links between your social media kit streams and keeps the photographs under your control. Once again, frequency is the key here, even more so than blogs. The beauty is that a quick link or interesting article or location update can suffice to keep the readers happy. So, given this one a try and put it in the kit bag.

Twitter

Of the ‘Big 3’, this tool took me the longest time to warm to, but it really is the simplest to set-up and manage. Use links, re-tweet and keep it short, sharp and shiny. Connect Twitter to your blog and Facebook page and half of your job is already done with regular updates. The beauty of Twitter is it has been designed for audience targeting so this is inbuilt to a degree. People will follow you based on who you follow and your interests and posts. It is often referred to as ‘micro blogging’ which is quick and simple.  Photographers cannot really be promoted by Twitter alone, but it makes a quick and simple internet presence and so it really does have to go into the kit bag, even if you just use the basics.

As someone who has recently worked in the corporate communications world, I believe that there is still much to learn about the effectiveness of social media channels and it will be exciting to see how they evolve. I believe the key to all social media is to keep it focussed and have a clear idea in mind of what message, brand/connection you want to create. Keep this in mind throughout all your chosen social media kit items and keep them consistent and frequent.

So, go ahead, blog, tweet, like and network away and as a photographer, let the internet work for you instead of it being a fearful unknown.

**As part of my blog Photo web connect, I am happy to research, review and critique social media sites for photographers If you have any comments or thoughts on this article, feel free to let me know.

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