Photo Filing Is Now An Online Activity

The vast majority of Americans (82%) capture holiday memories with a digital camera, and 27% do so using a camera built into their cell phones, reports Photobucket. That’s compared to 14% who took video and 11% who used a professional photographer.

A majority (58%) uploads photos to the Web to view, edit, and manage their collection of images. Most of those (53%) use three or more online photo storage sites. They most commonly share their online images via a social network (57%), a photo sharing site (49%), and by email (47%). Far fewer (27%) plan to print and mail hard copies of pictures.

Who is primarily responsible for snapping family photos

Mom (33%);

Child/children (18%);

Dad (17%); and

Other family members (20%) [Photography, Online]

Source: “Holiday Photo Usage Survey,” Photobucket, James Goss, VP Operations, PO Box 559, Broomfield, CO 80038; 720-560-2072; www.photobucket.com.

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