{"id":14980,"date":"2017-02-11T10:51:58","date_gmt":"2017-02-11T15:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.jimdoty.com\/?p=14980"},"modified":"2025-11-19T11:51:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T16:51:54","slug":"how-to-series-using-gps-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blog.jimdoty.com\/?p=14980","title":{"rendered":"“How To” Series: Using GPS in Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Temple Image with GPS coordinates. Click for a larger version.<\/p><\/div>\n

The GPS system is increasingly important to photography. It will help you figure out where you took some of your more obscure photos and help you caption your photos. More and more photo editors want GPS information for the photos they publish. A GPS communicator could save your life. This series will help you learn the ins and outs of GPS, plus keep you and your family safe.<\/p>\n

Originally posted Jan. 29, 2016. Updated and re-posted Feb. 11, 2017. Updated November 19, 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n

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“How To” Series: Using GPS in Photography<\/a> – An Overview<\/p>\n

“Where Were You When You Took Those Photos?”<\/a><\/p>\n

The Why and How of Adding GPS Information To Your Photos<\/a><\/p>\n

How To Get GPS Coordinates Into Google Earth<\/a><\/p>\n

Checking the GPS Location Accuracy of Your Camera, Part One<\/a><\/p>\n

Checking the GPS Location Accuracy of Your Camera, Part Two<\/a><\/p>\n

Comparing the GPS Accuracy of Three Cameras<\/a><\/p>\n

Using Google Earth to Find the Name of a Mountain (and How to Get GPS Info Into Google Earth)<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Find the Names of Mountains in Your Photographs<\/a><\/p>\n

Geotagging Aerial Photos: The Joys and Frustrations of Using GPS on an Airplane<\/a><\/p>\n

Using Google Earth in 3D Mode to Label Aerial Photos<\/a><\/p>\n

Satellite Communicators: The GPS Messaging Devices That Can Save Your Life<\/a><\/p>\n

Geotagged Photos: Posting Photos Online Can Put Your Family at Risk<\/a><\/p>\n

How To Remove GPS Information From Your Photos<\/a><\/p>\n

Testing the GPS Accuracy of Four Cameras<\/a><\/p>\n

GPS Variations in Google Earth’s Timed Satellite Images<\/a><\/p>\n

GPS Test: Canon SL3 & Canon GP-E2<\/a><\/p>\n

GPS Accuracy Near Tall Buildings<\/a><\/p>\n

Testing My Satellite Communicator on a Cloudy Day<\/a><\/p>\n

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Google Earth. Yellow Pin: GPS Coordinates. Red X: Actual photo location. Click to get a larger version.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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