Most parents
take pride in showing off pictures of their children and the
Internet one of the most popular ways they do this. Millions of
people can see the photos you post in a matter of seconds.
Birthday parties, first steps and first days of school are
just a few of the milestones that flood Instagram,
Facebook and many other social media sites everyday.
Photographs are a great way of getting a glimpse into someone's
life. Usually this is a positive thing, but it's important to
be careful when posting photos online. One of the ways to keep
your family safe is to watermark your photos. While most
photographs online aren't watermarked, there are
many advantages to watermarking photographs of your
children.
Use Personal Watermarks to Protect Your Photos from Theft
One benefit
of photo watermarking is that it helps deter potential thieves from
stealing your pictures. Photos without a watermark can
easily be stolen by anyone that has an Internet connection. If
your name is watermarked across your photos, thieves will be reminded
that there are consequences for stealing pictures. It's not a
sure fire way to stop them, but if they do attempt to steal
your photographs, it will be apparent to others that they are
stolen. Your pictures will still have the potential to
be distributed, but your chosen watermark will give away that
the pictures belong to you.
When
it comes to photo theft online the reality is it happens all the
time. It can be scary to think there might be someone
distributing your child's photographs as their own. In some
cases, it can even ruin your life. If you're a parent, this
probably sounds terrifying, but it's not hard to prevent
it. Watermarking your photographs will help protect
you and your family and give you peace of mind in the virtual world.
Showcase
Your Child's Personality with Custom Watermarks
Another
benefit of watermarking your photographs is that you can let
your creative side shine. If your child has a favorite cartoon
character, you can create a custom watermark of that character. Turn
your child's favorite animal into a watermark. Have a
school bus watermarked into a photograph of the first day of school.
Not only will your child love the personal touch, but people will get
to know a little more about your family.
Explain Your Photos Through Descriptive Watermarks
You
can turn just about anything into a custom watermark. You could
use a quote, date, description or just about anything else you
can come up with. Dates come in handy for photos of the
first day of school, first steps and birthdays.
Descriptions can be used to explain what's going on in the
picture. A quote could be an inspiring thought or funny
anecdote that you can look back on and smile. If
you have vacation photos, watermark the name of the city
or attraction you went to into photos of your family's trip.
Let yourself get creative and let the world get to know your child's
likes and dislikes. The possibilities are endless.
When
it comes to parenting, it's always good to be safe. Don't risk
the safety of your family. Watermarking your photos can protect
you as well as be fun. Let your children be part of the process
if they're old enough. Have them help choose the designs you
use to watermark your photos. Turn it into a fun
bonding experience that you can use to discuss Internet safety.
Most importantly, have fun creating memories with your children.