I originally posted my images on the Internet so family and friends could view my images. Being a person that takes so many pictures, I didn’t want to email my family and friends every time I have a collection to share.<\/p>\n
I created a Smugmug<\/a> account two years ago as my online gallery. It worked well. Whenever I created photos, I’d send an email and people had access to my images. As a matter of fact, some even purchased my photos since I had the pro account. I began to grow as a photographer taking classes and improving my craft. The results were manifested in the responses to my images and, most importantly, my own personal satisfaction in the images I created. As I read books and articles from other photographers, I learned the importance of sharing the story behind the image. However, I typically did that in my emails and I didn’t send emails very often.<\/p>\n The next step was to create my personal blog and share my thoughts as they relate to photography. The main challenge was getting out the message. I could have the greatest stories. However, if no one knows about them, what value is it. That is where Facebook<\/a> enters the picture. I created an account to begin networking with other individuals. It has been a work in progress. However, I enjoy connecting with family and friends. It has brought an instant connection to individuals I lost contact with some time ago.<\/p>\n Yet, my original purpose is still left wanting–increase my photographic exposure. During this time, I created a Flickr<\/a> account for my images as well. I originally considered this the website for the casual photographer taking snapshots with their Point ‘n Shot camera–not meeting this sophisticated criteria I sought. However, I got off my pompous high horse and realized there were great images at this site. Now, I’ve joined two groups (Night Images<\/a> and Washington DC\/Metro Area<\/a>) and added my images to them as well.<\/p>\n Will this be the avenue for greater exposure? Only time will tell. However, I look forward to the reviews. With that said, I know greater exposure opens myself to greater criticism. The generous reviews from family and friends will not be readily provided by a larger viewing public. In conclusion, I must be careful of what I wish for because I just might get it.<\/p>\n -Roger<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I originally posted my images on the Internet so family and friends could view my images. Being a person that takes so many pictures, I didn’t want to email my family and friends every time I have a collection to share. I created a Smugmug account two years ago as my online gallery. It worked […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"categories":[1,3],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t