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The Top 4 Photography Websites to Showcase Your Work
What are the best photography websites to showcase your work?
There are a tremendous amount of photography communities online. It can be overwhelming, especially if your aim is to build a successful portfolio on a social platform. They all promise great feedback, recognition, and a sense of belonging. How do you know which to choose when so many options are available? Since online portfolios can lead to valuable job opportunities, it's important to find a place where you feel comfortable as an artist. Comparison is crucial when it comes to finding that comfort.
I have broken down four website that focus primarily on photography: 500px, Flickr, DeviantArt, and Instagram. I'll highlight their main objectives, why they're valuable, and the disadvantages of joining them. The reason I chose these specific websites is that they're widely known (and loved), they support photographers, and they provide artists with unique ways to showcase their work. I hope this list gives you a better idea of these elements so that you can confidently choose the best website to showcase your work.
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Though Instagram is known for phoneography, many professional photographers have begun to use the successful app as a portfolio. Of all the communities mentioned, Instagram is the neatest and most organized. Viewing profiles is easy on the eyes thanks to the square format. Descriptions can be edited easily to share the most important information about you and your photography. Instagram allows users to share live videos using a feature called "Story." Like with Facebook and Snapchat, these live videos can be saved and seen by anyone for a limited amount of time. However, Instagram now allows the the option to feature or pin stories to your profile.
Tagging is often used on Instagram. Photographers often use tags relevant to their work - for example, portrait photographers could use: #portraitmood, #photographysouls, and #tangledinfilm - to gain new followers and a potential feature by popular photography accounts. In addition to tagging, users can send each other direct messages to express their admiration, offer project ideas, or simply ask a question. It's also possible to unsend messages and send pictures and links using this system.
There are no premium features on Instagram, but there are occasional sponsored ads and user recommendations that will appear on your feed. Other than that, you and your preferences will control your feed. This is a powerful tool worth using.
Being a part of all 4 communities at once would be ideal. However, it would be just as ideal to focus solely on one website and share your very best work there. Consistency is key. If you simply want a minimalistic portfolio that allows you to receive feedback, you'd love 500px. If the social aspect of photography sparks your interest, try out Flickr. Want to familiarize yourself with other types of art? Join DeviantArt. I would recommend using 500px as a portfolio and Instagram as a behind-the-scenes account open to everyone. This would allow you to reveal two sides of yourself: the professional, skilled artist and the real person behind the camera.
Whichever community you choose, I wish you infinite success and inspiration.
About the Author: Taya Iv is an admirer of books, nature, and photography; She spends her life loving (and writing about) all three. She hopes to inspire others to find beauty in everything - including themselves - and to make the most of what they have.
Though Instagram is known for phoneography, many professional photographers have begun to use the successful app as a portfolio. Of all the communities mentioned, Instagram is the neatest and most organized. Viewing profiles is easy on the eyes thanks to the square format. Descriptions can be edited easily to share the most important information about you and your photography. Instagram allows users to share live videos using a feature called "Story." Like with Facebook and Snapchat, these live videos can be saved and seen by anyone for a limited amount of time. However, Instagram now allows the the option to feature or pin stories to your profile.
Tagging is often used on Instagram. Photographers often use tags relevant to their work - for example, portrait photographers could use: #portraitmood, #photographysouls, and #tangledinfilm - to gain new followers and a potential feature by popular photography accounts. In addition to tagging, users can send each other direct messages to express their admiration, offer project ideas, or simply ask a question. It's also possible to unsend messages and send pictures and links using this system.
There are no premium features on Instagram, but there are occasional sponsored ads and user recommendations that will appear on your feed. Other than that, you and your preferences will control your feed. This is a powerful tool worth using.
Being a part of all 4 communities at once would be ideal. However, it would be just as ideal to focus solely on one website and share your very best work there. Consistency is key. If you simply want a minimalistic portfolio that allows you to receive feedback, you'd love 500px. If the social aspect of photography sparks your interest, try out Flickr. Want to familiarize yourself with other types of art? Join DeviantArt. I would recommend using 500px as a portfolio and Instagram as a behind-the-scenes account open to everyone. This would allow you to reveal two sides of yourself: the professional, skilled artist and the real person behind the camera.
Whichever community you choose, I wish you infinite success and inspiration.
About the Author: Taya Iv is an admirer of books, nature, and photography; She spends her life loving (and writing about) all three. She hopes to inspire others to find beauty in everything - including themselves - and to make the most of what they have.
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