Setting up a Flickr account, uploading, and linking it to the blog were pretty easy steps. I did have to look around a bit to determine how to invite "friends" to view photos. I would have to enter in the emails of each family, to allow them access to the photos I would post. I don't think sharing all photos as "public" is a good idea. So inviting each family would create a "group" that would have access to the photos. Families would have to create an account with Flickr to be able to log in and view- but this is an easy, intuitive step... I hope!
I think Flickr, Picassa, even Shutterfly would all accomplish establishing a group and a place for families to view photos. All of those vehicles will store photos, and allow you to invite a specific group to view the photos. I would like to start with a photo or two right in a blog post to entice/increase families to view more.
I think this is a great idea! It would be a good way to share the photos with parents. When I went to look at your set, I had to sign in and become a member. I wonder if that would deter some parents?
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you took the time to explore tools that will fit your needs! Great idea! Photo organization is quite the daunting task. And not only organizing them, but also sharing them, and doing something with them besides just having them sit on your computer.
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