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Greetings Fellow Photographers!

Today Im going to talk about camera phone photography and discuss how to transfer your camera phone pictures to your online photo account. Camera phones are great for spontaneous photos because you almost always have your phone with you. Many of the new camera phones also come with enhanced camera features (zoom, picture size, flash, white balance, black & white, etc.) and are very capable of taking print-quality photos.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when taking pictures with your camera phone:

• Choose a larger picture size. Many camera phones come with the picture size set to 640×480. While this is acceptable for taking a quick picture, you are better off choosing a higher size for better quality prints. Most camera phones allow you to change your picture size in the camera settings on your phone (look for the resolution” or picture size” option).
• Clean your lens regularly. Your camera has a lens cover and case to protect the lens, but your phone likely does not. Since the lens on your camera phone is probably uncovered all the time, it is a good idea to clean it regularly with a lens cleaning cloth.
• Use your camera phone in a well-lit location. This will increase the quality of your photos. Many camera phones have a flash in case good lighting is not available, but you are better off with natural light.
• Use a memory card if possible. A memory card lets you store more photos on your phone and easily transfer them to your computer and online photo account. Be sure to verify that your camera phone is set to automatically save the picture to your memory card (this option can be found in your camera phone settings).
• Learn to use your camera phone before you need it. When you get a new camera phone, or have one that you do not use often, it is a good idea to practice taking pictures to get a feel for how the camera functions. After all, you never know when you are going to need it!

Transferring Camera Phone Pictures to your Online Account
You can transfer your photos from your camera phone to your online account in two fast and easy ways:

• If you use a memory card with your camera phone, be sure the photos are saved on the card, and insert the card in the appropriate slot on your computer. Then, log into your online account, click Add Photos,” navigate to the memory card device, select the pictures, and press Send.”
• You can also send them directly from your phone. First, you must create a 4 digit PIN code. Log into your account, click on My Account,” and select Add Photos via Email Account Settings.” Enter your custom PIN code (4 digits, letters and/or numbers) in the Personal Identification Number” field, and enter the email address your cell phone sends emails from in the Add another address” field. You can obtain this address by sending an email to yourself from your cell phone. Once the PIN code and email address are entered, press Update.” Then, go into your phone, select the picture you want uploaded, and choose the send” option. Send the photo to add@lifepics.com” and enter your PIN code in the subject line. Your photo will be uploaded to your account and you will receive a confirmation email. For more information on this process, click the red Order Prints and Enlargements” tab in your account, and select On my cell phone.”