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Sony’s ImageStation

A picture is worth a thousand words. Now, with digital photography all the rage, you can use photos in a variety of ways. You can create online scrapbooks to share with family and friends, you can edit pictures to capture the moment perfectly, and you can print out as many or as few copies as you need, and you can even get personalized gifts created with that favorite picture. ImageStation is Sony’s official online photo sharing and photo print service that allows you to do all this and more.

Sites that allow visitors to upload photos to share with friends and family are becoming increasingly popular. They save everyone the hassle of receiving large email attachments with photos, or the expense of printing and mailing copies to all of the friends and family. The sites usually allow your viewers to order their own prints if they desire.

Photo galleries are as easy to set up, as they are to view. You send an invitation to the person you would like to see the photos, and they will be able to access them. If your friends and family will be ordering their own prints, you should have available the highest quality images that you have, with 300 dpi or better being ideal. You should not crop before uploading.

Since the Internet is open to all those who have a connection and a computer, there is always a risk of someone stealing your images for their own use. Keep this in mind when you are uploading images, and do not post any that you would be upset if a stranger copied.

Sony’s ImageStation does offer free membership, however the rules are somewhat restrictive. For example, your membership can be deactivated if a year passes without you placing an order. You will also not have access to high quality uploads and your friends and family will not be able to print images. However, the pay plans are quite reasonable, starting at a mere $9.99 per year, so you can shop around for a deal that works perfect for you. For example, for less than 420 a year, you can get 100 4x6 prints, an archive CD, and unlimited access and printing of high-resolution prints. For $30 more annually you can also get four 8x10 prints as well. This is still a major savings over printing images yourself.

Using Sony’s ImageStation is easy to do. Online, they offer a tour that helps get you start with the site. First, you have to upload your images. There is no charge for this or to create online albums, or store your pictures online. If you choose to order prints right away, you can do so. Prices start at just 12 cents for a 4x6 picture with home delivery, and a variety of sizes is available, up to a 20” x 30” print for $19.99. You can get professionally done photo books that are printed on high-quality glossy paper and professionally bound. You can choose to create personalized calendars using your own pictures, text, and special dates to remember. You can create personalized greeting cards for that special occasion or holiday using your own pictures and greetings. If you have compatible Sony devices, such as a mobile phone or a PSP, you can get your pictures sent to them to take them with you wherever you go. Or, if you are into blogging, you can easily transfer pictures from your album to your blog site with a few clicks. ImageStation also offers an online community where you can share your pictures and albums with your friends, family, and the world.

So whatever your photo need is chances are Sony ImageStation can take care of them all at one source.

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