METADATA

Every digital photograph’s file contains far more information, known as metadata, than just the picture itself. Most digital cameras apply metadata to the image when it is captured including details about how the picture was taken such as camera model, f-stop, shutter speed, ISO, color temperature, lens, and other settings. Some even include GPS data. But metadata can contain much more valuable information with each picture. Photographers can use metadata fields to add or save copyright status, copyright owner, a caption, how the picture has been used and by whom, licensing issues, keywords, categories, and much more. Why is metadata crucial to photography? Because it is used by search engines and photo management programs to help you find your pictures. If your website contains images rich with metadata, especially your stock files, this can aid a client searching for an image you may have.The content you are trying to access is only available to members. Sorry.

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