Frustrated Photogs

Do any of these sound like you?
  • I find it difficult to print and share my digital photos
  • I don't need a digital camera with a lot of features
  • I want to use my digital camera as long as it's easy
  • I received my digital camera as a gift
  • I consider myself a novice digital photographer
  • I don't own a lot of digital photo accessories
If you agree with one or more of these, you may be a Frustrated Photog. If you are "frustrated," don't worry. We'll give you some ideas to make your experience more enjoyable.

First, what are some characteristics of those Frustrated Photogs? Users in this group tend to be late adopters of technology. Many of their self-described "frustrations" with digital photography involve understanding the products and solutions available for sharing, printing and storing their digital images. Frustrated Photogs report that they are looking for simple solutions for organizing their photos, and would be more likely to use their digital camera if printing and sharing photos were easier.

Frustrated Photogs tend to own less-expensive, lower-resolution cameras. They prefer "ease-of-use" over "bells and whistles," which likely explains why more and more users in this group are turning to their cell phones to take digital pictures. Not only do they spend less than most other types of photographers on their camera and peripherals, they are most likely to have received their camera as a gift, likely having been introduced to digital photography by a friend of family member.

So how can you transform from a Frustrated Photog into a Very-Satisfied Photog? Here are a few ideas that might help make sharing, printing and organizing your photos as easy as snapping the picture in the first place:
  • Invest in an all-in-one photo printer. Look for one of the latest all-in-one printer solutions that make printing and uploading your prints a simple one-touch deal. Simply insert your camera's memory card into the appropriate slot on the front of the printer. Use the intuitive on-screen guide to edit your photos, print them on high-quality photo paper, or even upload them right from the printer to an online service like Snapfish that will mail you prints, CDs, custom albums and more.
  • Use in-store kiosks. Chances are your've seen a photo center kiosk in your local camera shop, pharmacy or supermarket. These kiosks make sharing, printing and archiving your photos very simple.
  • Upgrade to a WiFi digital camera. Using WiFi wireless networking you can email or upload photos directly from your camera.


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