A review of CoinaPhoto: The photographers’ social network
A social network for both amateur & professional photographers
CoinaPhoto is a social network where the users have the ability to sell or buy photographs using digital tokens. Launched in 2014 by Eton Digital, coinaPhoto has brought a fresh approach to the usual photo-banks, its users keep on increasing while new possibilities such as Photo Duels are being presented offering free tokens to the winners!
According to its creators:
CoinaPhoto is a social network that goes beyond a simple trend of sharing digital photographs, but rather as a home for both amateurs and professionals where they are rewarded for their creative work.
So, how does CoinaPhoto Work?
1. Register via facebook, twitter, google plus, instagram or email
You can register your account either using your social media account or via email. CoinaAphoto has also an app available in appstore or in google play. You can sign up as a photographer or a buyer.
2. Upload Images
You can upload your images in the marketplace and set the price for them. You set the price in digital tokens, which corresponds to USD. For instance a 5 © (Digital coinaphoto token) corresponds to $1.
The application itself, based on the uploaded photo size, makes a recommendation regarding the price. The user can either accept it or reduce it (as it appears in the screenshot)
3. Earn or Buy Tokens that can be redeemed in $USD
The coinaphoto team often offers free tokens for actions such as follow your fellow photographers, upload market photos and more.
Besides that, the uploaded photos may be sold for the relevant tokens.
You also have the option to ‘gift’ a token to a photograph that you admire, or accept tokens from fellow photographers.
The users can also enter a photo contest, where the first prize is usually a €100 Amazon Voucher for photography equipment. You can see here a recent contest themed ‘winter’
A brand new feature is the beta photo-Duels where 2 similar themed photos compete with each other. The one who receives most of the votes, wins the tokens after a 7 day voting!
You can learn more about tokens here
4. How to redeem tokens for cash
If you have a wallet balance of more than 50 tokens, these can be redeemed for $10. You need a paypal account to proceed to this action.
5. Most importantly? Have fun!
A social network after all is for engaging with other users who have similar interests and have fun! Follow new users, get inspired by the (really amazing) photos in the platform, make friends, upload photos, or find photos you like.
CoinaPhoto is a fun way to share your love about photography, rewarding both for amateurs and professionals.
For more information you can follow the CoinaPhoto Team at their blog or their facebook page
I hope you have enjoyed this review and am looking forward to receiving your comments about it.
I have seen some great photographers & artists in steemit, so I hope that this review will be helpful!
Follow me at @katerinaramm for more reviews coming in the next weeks!
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