Nearly 60 million people visited an online photo service in the past year, according to the InfoTrends Online Photo Services Market Forecast Report.

If you're among them, there are a few questions to ask when selecting a photo service to organize and share your pictures:

1. Does the site offer free photo storage? Some require an annual subscription or price-per-image storage fee; others are free.

2. How many pictures can I store and for how long? Some services cap the number of images you can store and others have a size limitation. Some services require you to make a purchase within a year or log on every 60 days. The only service with free, unlimited storage is Shutterfly at www.shutterfly.com.

3. Will my friends and family need to become members too and sign in before viewing my pictures? Look for a service that makes it easy for everyone to view your photos, immediately with one click.

Keeping this advice in mind can help make digital photography and development a snap.

As digital photography grows in popularity, many people need a good place to put their pictures.