Photography Social Sites

R. Dodge Woodson

Photography social sites are evolving. They are no longer threads of a faceless forum. Now they have personality. Any serious photographer from a point-and-shooter to a pro can gain a great deal by joining the right photography gathering place.

So whatò€™s changed? Forums and newsgroups used to be the way for photographers to exchange stories, tips, techniques, and to meet other photographers. These communication channels still exist, but they are going the way of the dinosaurs.

I am a pro photographer and the founder and publisher of World Photographers Organization and its official magazine, World Images Today. In this role, I spend hours upon hours researching photographic issues for our members and our social group. Members of World Photographers Organization (WPO) pay membership dues for full access to a host of photography features and benefits. The organization is for serious photographers of all skill levels that range from just getting started to well-established professionals.

Benefits of Social Sites for Photographers

Benefits of social sites for photographers can be numerous and outstanding when the proper group is chosen. There are many different types of sites available. Some are generic to all types of photography. Many sites specialize in particular types of photography, such as nature, wildlife, and macro photography. You can find sites that feature artistic nude photography or landscape photography. If your interest is outdoor photography, you can locate a group for it.

The benefits of these sites cover most of the bases. You can learn how to use your photography equipment, special techniques, themes, obtain photo critiques, participate in contests, and so forth. In the case of WPOò€™s social site, you can get published in a monthly online magazine, on the website, and on our blogò€”all without paying for it.

Our social site is absolutely free. You can find it at WPO Press Room. We cover photography, graphic arts, and non-fiction writing. You could say that we are your one-stop media room for the publishing industry. I am an internationally-known, best-selling author, publisher and book producer who has published more than 100 large books with major publishers and produced dozens and dozens of others. I have also written and illustrated countless articles and run a successful freelance photography business. Additionally, I have a full publishing company that creates bound books and ebooks. My experience in the photography and publishing industry is well documented. Run a search on me by the name of R. Dodge Woodson. This experience makes it easy for me to point out the pros and cons of various types of photography exchange groups.

Making Money with a Camera

Making money with a camera is a dream that many people share. It is really pretty easy to make some good part-time income with photography. Trying to go full-time pro is tough, but a decent photographer can easily make from $1,000 to $3,000 for shooting a wedding, and these are usually done on the weekends.

Pet photographers can go to a clientò€™s home and pick up $350 for a pet-portrait session. Have you ever tried to take your horse or aggressive dog into a retail store for a set of bargain photos. It just doesnò€™t work out.

Both of these types of work require minimum overhead. No studio is needed. Pet photography and on-location portrait photography does not require much special equipment. Wedding work does require some special gear and it is best to have a helper, but when you consider the income to be made, it is still a good deal.

Can you find out how to make money with photography on a social site? Itò€™s difficult and if you do find the subject covered, it probably is not covered in depth. Our site caters to money-making photographers, but most sites are for hobbyists.

Pretty Pictures

If your goal is to learn to take pretty pictures, nearly any site can be of help to you. This is a common theme and there are plenty of sites that offer advice on taking better photos.

Sports Photography

Can you find a site that focuses on sports photography? I have not seen one that specializes in it, but the subject is covered on many sites. The same can be said for event photography, night photography, and similar niches.

How Many Sites Should You Join?

How many sites should you join? I would start with three sites and ultimately narrow it down to one. It is difficult to stay active on too many sites at once.

How Can I Tell If A Site Is A Good One?

Donò€™t pay attention to the number of members. Many people make decisions based on how many people are on a site, but this is a mistake. Check the activity of the site. When were the last postings made? Find a site that is active. Then check it for content. It wonò€™t take long before you find the right site for you.

What Are The Risks?

What are the risks of joining photography social sites? They are minimal. Use common sense. Donò€™t use your full name. Donò€™t post your phone number or address. Consider getting a second email account for your communications on a site. Avoid giving out your age, gender, and place of birth. Follow the normal Internet protocol and you should be fine.

Are Most Social Sites For Photographers Free To Join?

They should be. If you are asked to sign up and pay a fee for a social group, I would proceed with extreme caution or turn and run the other way.

Take Advantage of Extending Your Abilities.

Take advantage of extending your abilities with free photo social sites. The price is right and the right site can offer you a tremendous amount of information and hours of fun. Give it a try.






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