The following will give you an idea about how BetterPhoto.com has been created and
is currently being maintained.
Jim would not be anywhere without the wonderful group of people who contribute to BetterPhoto.
First and foremost, Jim's wife, Denise, is Vice President of the company and has
played a huge role in BetterPhoto's success. Jay Wadley, Kerry Drager,
and many other good friends soon joined Jim and Denise on their quest to build the Web's best photography Web site. To learn more about
BetterPhoto's great staff - what we call "Team BetterPhoto" - visit this staff page.
BetterPhoto's Mission Statement
Our mission is to help you say "YES!" to your creative dreams. Read more...
BetterPhoto's Press Center
Links to everything you need to know about BetterPhoto.
Historical Overview
Jim Miotke, the President and Founder of BetterPhoto.com, was inspired to explore
Web publishing in early 1996, when a friend shared her experiences creating an online
college thesis. With a unique major that combined American studies and high technology,
she was required to publish her final project on the Web. Seeing this was all Jim
needed to become totally inspired, diving whole-heartedly into Web development.
However, Jim did not want to simply create another personal home page. He listened
to the wisdom: "Write about what you love" and, since he had a passion for photography,
Jim published a brief article - his Top Ten Photography Tips
on photography. The rest, as they say, is history. This short article served to
launch what was to become the premier educational Web site on photography.
Jim's mission is to provide honest answers to budding photographers everywhere.
He got his first serious camera - a Pentax ME Super - in 1984 and started shooting
professionally in 1994. He now primarily shoots stock, travel, and wildlife photography.
See Jim's Basic Photo Gallery or Deluxe Photographer Web Site to
learn more.
BetterPhoto.com Today
Privacy Policy
BetterPhoto.com does not sell our Members' email addresses or personal information.
All information submitted to BetterPhoto.com is not to be sold or used in any way
that violates your right to privacy. Upon registration as a BetterPhoto member,
email addresses are collected for the purpose of answering questions and responding
to visitors. In the BetterPhoto Photography Q&A, authorship is
attributed to a member by displaying their name; if that is not available, we display
their locale, as in "A visitor from Oklahoma."
Spam is never endorsed at BetterPhoto.com. Our email newsletters are sent to those
who subscribe on a volunteer, opt-in basis. We also provide numerous opportunities
to unsubscribe from these emails, including opt-out links at the bottom of each
newsletter.
BetterPhoto.com does not endorse or tolerate unsolicited sales emails through our
automated contact forms. Individuals or companies may not email BetterPhoto members
through our contact forms, Q&A, or any BetterPhoto Discussions. When BetterPhoto
contacts our own BetterPhoto customer base, it will not be considered unsolicited
email.
Advertising
BetterPhoto may advertise anywhere on our site, but will not advertise on our member's
Deluxe BetterPholios™ without their permission. BetterPhoto does not allow intrusive advertising
such as pop-ups or pop-unders. Advertising may be found to match specific images,
titles, or descriptions. BetterPhoto reserves the right to change advertising on
the site at any time.
Our Copyright
Unless otherwise noted, photos, graphics, and text - Copyright © Jim
Miotke, All Rights Reserved. Some articles are authored by guest contributors and
other BetterPhoto staff members; for example, many articles are authored by Denise
Miotke and Kerry Drager. No content or photos may be copied or used without written
permission from the author or artist who holds copyright of their work. Do not copy
other peoples pictures or text without their permission.
You Retain Copyright for Your Photos
BetterPhoto Members retain copyright to the photos they upload to BetterPhoto.com.
One More Disclaimer
All advice and information provided on this site is intended to help budding photographers
find answers to their questions. However, this site and the persons behind it are
not to be held accountable, liable, or responsible in any way for this information
or how it is used by the individual.
How You Can Help BetterPhoto.com
We have learned over the years how much word of mouth advertising
can help a business survive and succeed. Therefore, we want to make it easy for
you to help spread the word.
Awards & Feedback
BetterPhoto has been featured on CNN Headline News
as one of the sites with "the best content and coolest multimedia." Read the transcript
and see pics of the video here.
Congratulations BetterPhoto.com,
The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that BetterPhoto.com has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Photography category.
The SBCA Best of Business Award Program recognizes the best of small businesses throughout the country. Using consumer feedback and other research, the SBCA identifies companies that we believe have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. The selection committee chooses the award winners from nominees based off information taken from monthly surveys administered by the SBCA, a review of consumer rankings, and other consumer reports . Award winners are a valuable asset to their community and exemplify what makes small businesses great.
BetterPhoto has been awarded Webshot's "Cool Site of the Day" award.
BetterPhoto.com has been chosen to receive the Golden Crane Creativity Award, given
to sites providing free instructional information in arts and other creative activities.
Britannica.com has selected the BetterPhoto site as "one of the best on the Internet
when reviewed for quality, accuracy of content, presentation and usability."
BetterPhoto.com has also been selected as an outstanding Web site by the WebCrawler
Select Editorial Team.
 From the Earthlink Internet Show:
"Best Crash Course in Photography - want a little help making those Holiday shots
worth developing? Do yourself a favor and check out the Photography Tips - then send me a pic!"
From NetReader.com:
"This is a great place to brush up on your photographic skills. "
From our visitors:
"I think you all are doing a fabulous job. I love photography and would love to hear
some advice on getting into the industry... Keep up the great work."
"Very useful site, attractive, easy to use."
"Excellent! Your site kicks booty! I'm visiting my family here in Tucson, and showing
my brother your site... he enjoys taking pictures with his Olympus and thinks your
web site is awesome! I am very impressed."
"I really enjoy this site and think that it is helpful."
"I like your photography newsletter and find it very useful and
full of great ideas."
Read more testimonials or feel free to send us your
own feedback at
any time.
Contact Info
Email: withheld due to spam (please use the
Contact page)
URL: http://www.betterphoto.com
FAX: number avail upon request. Email us using the
Contact page if you need it.
BetterPhoto.com, Inc.
16544 NE 79th St
Redmond, WA 98052
BetterPhoto.com, formerly called Graphique, has been online since March 1, 1996.
Thank you very much for your continued support & patronage.
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