Social photography

Social photography

Social photography is a subcategory of photography focusing upon the technology, interaction and activities of individuals who take photographs. Digital cameras, photo sharing websites and the Internet have enabled new tools and methods of social networking [ [http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/21/writing-project-social-photography/ Writing Project - Social Photography] , January 21, 2008, last accessed May 8, 2008] while consumer trends such as flashpacking and adventure travel have led to a worldwide increase in socially connected photographers. [cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=The Flashpacker: A New Breed of Traveler | date=2006-03-24 | publisher= | url =http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/article/20060324134038880 | work =Hotel Travel News | pages = | accessdate = 2007-11-07 | language = ]

The proliferation of easy-to-use open source blogging methods, inexpensively-priced equipment and content management system applications has led to an increase in photography for social change ["Social Change Photography", [http://www.fiftycrows.org/ FiftyCrows.org] , last accessed May 8, 2008] and amateur photojournalism ["Wireless Digital Camera Guide", [http://www.photographyreview.com/wirelesscameracrx.aspx PhotographyReview.com] , last accessed May 9, 2008] .

Some extensions of social photography include geotagging and online mapping, while online social networking destinations like Facebook have led to an increase in the popularity of technology employing the real-time transfer of images. A wireless digital camera enables photographers to connect to cellular networks or other hotspots to share photos, print wirelessly and save photos directly to an image hosting website ["The professionals, the media and the people", [http://thedemocraticimage.opendemocracy.net/category/hughes-leglise/ The Democratic Image] , Hughes Leglise, April 21st, 2007, last accessed May 8, 2008] . Geographic areas serviced by outdoor WiFi networks permit extended applications for geocaching which can include the use of Global Positioning Systems and smartphones.

Some news networks and online broadcasters encourage viewers to send in photographs of live, breaking and current events, enabling citizen journalists and amateur photographers to participate in the news gathering process.

ee Also

* Photojournalism
* Social networking
* Gallery Project
* Travel journal

External links

* [http://Flickr.com Flickr.com]
* [http://PhotographyVoter.com PhotographyVoter.com]
* [http://photo.meetup.com/ Photographers and Photography Meetups]

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