pj_kelley Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 <p>I'm just getting started with creating my own photography business. Most of my photos are currently family beach shots.<br> My main questions are:<br> 1. Yes, I need a website. What is the best way to show a client online proofs? I want them to see color corrected versions (when needed) which means that I would do it in photoshop before posting.<br> 2. I've researched some websites and they will not color correct/retouch until an order is placed, which means I can't show a client what the photos will look like until printed.<br> 3. I'm not thrilled with sites that take a commission as I am happy to do the work myself.<br> 4. My brother got married last fall and the photographer gave him a cd of all the photos (no prints). Now he has to find a professional photo lab since he tried one of the popular online ones and the colors were subpar.<br> Ideally, I'd like a way to have a website with online proofing capabilities that I can then submit to a professional photo lab for prints. I tried smugmug, shutterfly, snapfish, etc. and the quality of the prints doesn't do justice to my photographs, or my desire to portray a more professional service.<br> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exposurebits Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 <p>I know the following shops have their color profiles that you can proof you images against.</p> <p>costco.com<br />mpix.com<br />adoramapix.com</p> <p>I used costco and adoramapix and I am planning to use mpix for my next print job.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy_harper Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 <p>You should be the one sending the stuff to the lab. I have a pro lab here in town that has online services. I get an online order, process it thru my studio and send it to my lab. Start doing research of the labs in your area, how well do they print, forge a relationship with them. Then get things set up.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_levy Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 <p>You may want to check out veroproof (www.veroproof.com). It is a free colo management software that prints to common standards like GRACoL or SWOP. Quality commercial printers should able to match the image that you see from the proof created.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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