aaron_m_baxter Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 I shot my first digital wedding last weekend using a Digital Rebel and my original lenses from my film camera. Now that I have all the pictures done, I want to present them to the client via the internet and allow them to choose the prints and sizes they want from there. I have looked into Shutterfly's pro accounts and they seem nice. But I wanted to see what you guys think about similar services before I go and drop $200 on the Shutterfly service. Anyone have suggestions on another service that has great quality, quick service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleendonovan Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 try quickalbums.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_ito Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 I just signed up for Pictage. Great services but a bit pricey. Digilabs.biz is more affordable. They have a plan that doesn't cost you anything but 17% of your sales or something like that. Not too bad if you're just starting out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t._duane_jones Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 After looking over several options, I decided to go with eventpix. They charge a $100 setup fee, and if you're a member of a professional org., it drops to $50. You are charged per event. Later on, I may switch to morephotos.com, which charges a flat $50 per month for up to 2500 images. YMMV, so check them out, do your research, and go with the one you're comfortable with. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmahler5th Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 I recently started using my own :-)<br><Br> <a href="http://www.stevetout.com/berkeihiser/gallery.cfm?gid=1" target=self>http://www.stevetout.com/berkeihiser/gallery.cfm?gid=1</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twmeyer Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 http://www.colorgenesis.com/gallery_works.html<p>... t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_hountas1 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Im in the same boat as you are. Im currently leaning towards Smugmug Pro account. www.smugmug.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_l21 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Does anyone have any experience with collages.net? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picturebug Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Try Greatnationalcamera.com There's no set up fee and they take a small percentage of each sale. I've never used it, but if the opportunity arises, that's the one I'll use. WWW.greatnationalcamera.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar_fonseca Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Printroom, service isn't too shabby, I think it was 100 bucks to set up the pro account, the prints don't look too bad either, I'm looking into having Mpix do the printing for my albums though, I have to order prints from both and do a direct comparison, but Printroom makes selling prints online very easy, although my last customer complained, then said "well really the pictures made me look fat" others that ordered prints were just giddy. keep in mind YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonphotographics Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I do like Steve Tout. Host your own stuff. Paypal shopping cart. Do your own fulfillment on the prints, and pocket the $$ you would have sent to the middleman. ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmahler5th Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Thanks, Kenneth. I tried using Pictage for awhile last year, but they are very expensive, and I didn't receive a single order after posting 2 weddings. Instead, the reprint orders were made by phone or email. I think that the interface might have been too confusing on Pictage. I received orders over my Website within the first week, so I know I must be doing something right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twmeyer Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 "<i>...Do your own fulfillment on the prints</i>". <p>Isn't this the main reason to use an online service? so you <i>don't</i> have to do your own fulfillment? I mail a CD, pay 20 cents per image and have the whole lot online for 90 days and the checks just come in the mail. Couldn't be easier and I set my own profit margins. <p>The prints are they same ones I'd have to drive downtown <i>twice</i> for (by "self fulfilling") every time someone placed an order, or pay shipping to the lab and back and then pay shipping to the client, or fill in the blanks in the online ordering software and organize the order for 10 of #2365 5x7 glossy, 6 of #2366 4x6 matte, etc etc ad nauseum. <p>I had to place an order last week for a PR gig I did... 29 images into 93 5x7s. What a pain in the butt! Took 4 hours out of my life, a gallon of gas and, even marking them up 100%, I <i>still</i> only make $100.<p>I <i>hate</i> self fulfillment... I am NOT a photo lab or a courier, I am (trying to be) a photographer!... t <p>(wow. I didn't think <i>that</i> was in me. Sorry for the diatribe and attitude.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fox1 Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Aaron, There are several online proofing services but you can get a good deal with QuickAlbums.com, no contracts, and they have 30 days money back gurantee. they start at $25 inlcuding, free website, free domain, free hosting and online proofing. I think it is the best deal out there. Other options are Digilabs, collages.net, morephotos. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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