Google+ for Photographers

Prior to Google+, Photographers relied on a mix of Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and other services to display their work and interact with others. No single service provided photographers with a complete set of tools that allowed them to connect with others in a rich, meaningful way–until now.

Unlike other social networks, Google+ allows photographers to upload, personalize, and update images easily. The Google+ interface is intuitive and attractive—images appear large and uncropped in the stream, preserving their original integrity; and the infinite scrolling feature creates a fluid, enjoyable photo browsing experience. In addition, the Google+ interface is built to encourage social interaction, not in miniature sound bites, but in full-length discussions with diverse groups of people. Users can build circles to connect with just those they want to include in different conversations, and they can use the Hangouts feature to talk with other users in real time from anywhere in the world.

With this book, you’ll see why Google+ has quickly become the most inspiring and interactive social network for photographers, and you’ll learn how to leverage Google+ to build a following and connect with other photographers–and potential customers.

• Explains how to effectively showcase your work for the vibrant and growing Google+ photography community
• Shows how to upload, organize, and share your images; and hone your skills through photo-critique circles
• Features interviews with leading photographers who share their own photos and tips on how to make the most of Google+ to build an online presence

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Why Google+ Works for Photographers
Chapter 2 Building an Online Presence
Chapter 3 Getting Started with Google+
Chapter 4 Working with Circles to Stay Organized
Chapter 5 Learning How to Interact on Google+
Chapter 6 Publishing Your Photographs and Other Content
Chapter 7 Photo Management on Google+
Chapter 8 Using Hangouts to Interact with People Worldwide
Chapter 9 Google+ on the Go