WASHINGTON (Oct. 30, 2007)--National Geographic Digital Media has dramatically expanded its online photographic offerings to include new interactive features such as original videos, guides and new uses for famous images.

Debuting on the National Geographic site www.nationalgeographic.com/photography is an original "Photo Tips" video series featuring renowned National Geographic photographer Mark Thiessen. He walks photographers through the dos and don'ts of getting that perfect shot, whether it's capturing a candid action moment at a birthday party or telling a story with a series of photos.

National Geographic Digital Media's expanded offering also tells behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most iconic National Geographic images. The site allows users to purchase prints and download wallpapers and screen savers of famous National Geographic photos.

Visitors have long been able to explore stunning picture galleries from the National Geographic archives and check out incredible pictures accompanying news stories, but additional features to the site now allow users to become more involved than ever. Budding and skilled photographers alike will benefit from the recently added photo tips section, which offers advice from professional photographers on everything from how to take magazine-quality shots to printing great-looking digital photos. The experts even give advice on choosing the right digital camera and offer comprehensive do-it-yourself workshops for anyone looking to improve their skills or turn from appreciative fan to photographer.

Amateur photographers can show off how well they put those photo tips to use by entering various photo contests, including a chance for possible publication in National Geographic magazine.

For more information on National Geographic and its photography, visit www.nationalgeographic.com.

National Geographic Digital Media (NGDM) is the multimedia division of National Geographic Ventures, the wholly owned, taxable subsidiary of the National Geographic Society, one of the world's largest educational and scientific nonprofit organizations. At the forefront of the digital media revolution, NGDM publishes Nationalgeographic.com; delivers multimedia content to digital consumers; manages content partnerships across broadband, mobile, gaming and other consumer digital platforms; and provides video and film footage to commercial, theatrical, education and other digital footage markets.