If you're already planning your next vacation (or you'd like to start thinking about it), we've got great
advice to help you take and make the most of your vacation photos. We'll give you tips from what to pack
to some easy options for sharing and printing your photos when you return.
Make a plan
Downloading your photos allows you to free up space on your memory card and have the freedom to shoot more
pictures during your vacation.
As you ponder the trip ahead, take into consideration how you'll manage your photos while you're away.
Will you?
Go to a cyber café. If the PCs at the café have memory card slots, insert your memory card directly
into the computer. Or, connect your camera to the computer via the USB cord that came with your camera.
Then, download your photos and post them on Snapfish.
Transfer your photos to a PC. A notebook PC allows you to connect your
camera and download your pictures immediately. You can e-mail them to friends and family back home or
post them online.
Store them on multiple memory cards. Extra memory cards are incredibly
portable, and they allow you to store so many more photos.
HP Secure Digital memory cards
offer high storage capacity-from 64MB up to 1G-in a product the size of a postage stamp.
Once you've considered those options, make sure to pack the necessary items (memory cards aren't the only
accessories you'll want to bring along). Here are a few other items you can slip into your suitcase:
If you want to shoot all day without losing power, pack an
extra camera battery
or two. A sturdy camera case can help protect your camera from the elements and limit everyday
wear-and-tear. If you anticipate having time to spare, bring along an
HP compact photo printer,
so you can share your photos instantly. Some models include batteries, carrying cases, and handles for
extra portability.
It's easy to share photos of your vacation with friends and family back home while you're still traveling.
If you post your photos to
Snapfish,
send an e-mail to friends and family, and invite them to view your photos online.
Learn more about sharing photos via e-mail and
online.
Is it possible for us to add a once you get back sentence here to help the transition?
Once you return, making minor edits or adding captions and borders to your photos is a breeze. Before you
order prints, or print them from home, make your updates using built-in features on the latest
HP notebook PCs and
photo printers.
Many HP photo printers now come with touchscreen displays, making printing so easy—with or without a PC.
If you're printing at home, stock up on
HP photo papers.
Options include
4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10",
4" x 12" panorama,
and more. Be sure to frame a few and create a photo wall display, so your memories will always be close by. Or, make an
HP photo book
that you'll flip through for years to come.
Don't forget, you can always order prints of all your vacation photos from
Snapfish,
for as low as 9˘ each. (New customers often get free photo prints.)
If you want to get more creative with your photos, check out the
HP Activity Center.
It offers travel and
vacation-themed frames,
photo cards, and scrapbooks that make the most of your memories. You can customize many of these projects by
adding your own pictures.
To find out more about HP photo printers, check out our
buying guides.
See our latest products, plus compare prices and features with our handy comparison charts.
Take a free online class in digital photography! Explore the many
features of your digital camera, find tips for cropping and editing
your images, and discover new ideas for sharing your photos in creative
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