Protect Your Images From Social Media Websites

Social media networks can be a useful option to get more exposure for your images. There are pros and cons to this method. Always read the terms and policy of social media sites before uploading your pictures.  This way you can prepare to protect your images from illegal usage and copyright issues more easily if this route is taken. Social media websites such as Flicker, Facebook and Pinterest have an agreement policy that you must agree to their royalty free license terms. In other words you give them authorization to use your photos as they see fit say for example such as advertising purpose in which the artist or photographer will receive nil in payment. In my opinion this is just too much of a giveaway just because they allow you to use their service for free by storing your images on their server. The free price tag is simply too high and there is also a risk of losing total control over your photos. If the need of using social media to promote your photos is a strong desire then by all means do so. There are a number of things one can do to protect your images when using social media websites. For starters, never upload the original high resolution of an image. Using an extra large thumbnail image with a full sized watermark will act as a deterrent from image theft and social media administrators from wanting to use your images for commercial gain. Instead, upload only a small quantity of low resolution images to the social media site and provide a link back to your own website if it is allowed. That way if viewers are interested in seeing more of your photos they can visit your website through the link provided from the social media site. Some photo sharing sites such as Flicker will not even allow a link back to a website if it is a commercial site where images are being sold.

High End Point and Shoot Cameras at Cheap Prices

New or level entry photographers with very little to spend will be happy to know that a starter camera such as a point and shoot camera model can be found at very reasonable costs from big name electronic stores. Noticing the other day on one store's website were high end Canon camera models including Canon DSLR models can now be purchased for 500 dollars and much lower for the less complicated point and shoot camera models ranging at about 250 dollars for a high end point and shoot camera model. It appears that camera prices have fallen quite a substantial in the last few years. Of course it is always good to research camera features and camera user reviews to be sure one is satisfied with their choice. Either way one will undoubtedly get great value for their money. The other good thing, it is nice knowing one can upgrade to a new camera for a cheaper price than originally paid for an older model camera. This should be a cause for some very enthusiastic camera owners to start clicking away while at the same time saving money.

Simple Ways To Generate Exta Money

Is your photography or art not generating enough income to keep up with the cost of living? This discussion aims at an audience where finances are an everyday struggle. There are steps you can take to supplement your income to help make ends meet.
Starting an online business selling your niche of a product is a good place to start. This could be selling your unwanted household items on Ebay or perhaps turning a hobby into a profitable business. For example if you make your own jewelry, why not sell your pieces online. There are many services online that offer free space or low cost shop space where you can establish your own mini shop. This would also be ideal if you are an amateur artist or a writer.
Write blogs on topics of interest. Blogger is a free service which allows you to set up many blogs for free. Your blog sites can then be setup with Google adsense or another advertising alternative to help generate a little extra money. This may take some time to establish till your blog becomes more known and is generating ample traffic. There are are also free and inexpensive web hosting sites to set up a website. It is recommended to pay for a low cost web hosting service rather than a free one because free web hosting is quite often very limited.
Participate in online surveys. The payouts may be small but it does add up over time. Normally one must have a minimal amount of dollars to cash out with surveys. Some surveys sites credit you with points which in turn can be converted to cash.
Collecting bottles and cans is another income generator. This may not be everyone's cup of tea but it can generate that extra money needed to pay for those unwanted bills. It is very possible to make hundreds of extra dollars a month with this approach. This can make a huge difference in a low income household.
A newspaper route can also give one a few extra dollars a month. It is usually quite easy to secure work delivering papers because of the availability of openings for this kind of employment. No one really wants to do this type of work for the simple fact that it does pay little. However, it is another choice of making extra income when the purse strings are tight.
Volunteer at your favorite organization or charity. This can sometimes lead to a paying job offer although this does not always work. This helps connect one with others in the workforce with the prospect of obtaining paid employment. A few hours of your time a week could lead to a pay off with real paid work.
In the meantime always keep an eye open for secured full time employment. It is never easy because of the down turn of the economy. Make use of the internet and newspapers for job seeking. Post free classifieds in the employment sections. Mostly importantly, never give up. Stay positive and always look at the bright side of the coin. Perhaps you will even make enough extra money for that new camera you have been wanting.