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How do I promote my photos?
The best way is to share your photos on Facebook and Twitter or via email. On your photo's page, click the share button. Fill out your custom message asking your friends and family to vote for your photo, then send it off!
What's in this for me?
Exposure, mostly. Thousands of folks from the Chicago area are visiting the Capture My Chicago site day after day. Submit your photos and folks will surely like what you do. You can also link to your photography services, photoblog, email, etc. on your user profile page so people interested in your work can figure out how to get ahold of you. Plus, there's always the possibility your photos will be published, which opens up a whole new world of exposure.
What's the best way get the editors' attention?
Editors love to hang out on Capture My Chicago. To catch their attention, shoot good photography! It's as simple as that. If you want to be an active contributor, submit your photos to applicable challenges. You'll be surprised how much editorial feedback you will find all over Capture My Chicago.
How do I become a better photographer?
Capture My Chicago is the perfect place to get rich feedback on your photography. Folks vote for your photos, so you'll be able to see which of your photos people like most. At the same time, people can comment on your photos, love your photos, or even provide detailed critiques on various aspects of your photos if you so choose. Our editors are also constantly picking photos for challenges, showcases and other publications, so you'll get some great feedback from editors. Feedback from others on Capture My Chicago is a great way to hone your skills as a photographer.
What is a critique?
A critique is a powerful tool for photographers. If a photographer wants, he/she can ask for critiques on their photos, which means they are looking for honest feedback on the composition, subject, tone, focus and impact of their photo. If you critique a photo, please be honest and provide real feedback the photographer can use to hone their skills.
