Indexing photographs: choosing key words

The best way for a photograph to be found in the Fotolia database is to automatically identify and index the contents of the photograph. A Fotolia photograph with a large and accurate list of key words increases the chance for a buyer to research, identify, and select the photograph for purchase.

The key words represent an important part of the indexing process. They are a precise approach to add a conceptual dimension to the images. On Fotolia, the order of the key words is very important. The most relevant key words should be listed first followed by less relevant but important key words.

Choosing key words

For photographers to choose good key words, it is necessary to imagine in what context the customer will find the photographers image. If for example, a photograph of a light bulb is submitted, it should be thought as to why and how the customer will search for this image.

• Because they seek the photograph of a light bulb (key words: bulb, filament)
  
• Because they seek a photograph relative to light (key words: light, to light, luminous)
  
• Because they seek a photograph expressing inventiveness or creativity (key words: to create, imagine, think, idea, imagination)
  

The key words for light bulb would be for example:
bulb; filament; light; to light; luminous; to create, imagine, to think, idea, imagination

Key word structure

Key word structure is important data and it is necessary to imagine the ways in which buyers are accustomed to search for images with key words.

• Only nouns, verbs or adjectives (no adverbs for example)
  
• Buyer prefer singular terms
  
• Put verbs into infinitive form ( ex : do, make, and not makes or made)
  
• Use correct spelling
  
• Do not use abbreviation
  

Example

Marriage - alliance - to marry - tenderness - fidelity - ceremony - youth - couple

Please recall, it is important to have a large number of accurate key words. It will increase the chance of selling the photograph.

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Posted by chad on 12:02, April 14 2005

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