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I just wanted to know, how it worked out. Got with my internetconnection the chance for a domain, so I built my side with frontpage older version, but for my interest it is enough.

Here you can take a look, but it is just in the beginning.

http://www.lightleak.de/

regards
sem
 
If you like the side, feel free to send a mail. Id would be nice to hear something abuot the side.

Thanks
sem
 
Bill, it really depends on what you want, similar to everything else in life.
I personally wanted the simplest possible thing, where I could stuff my photos and show them, so I mashed it in half hour... http://photo.klica.net ....despite being active part of web scene with resources to do miracles. 😀

If one is in need of good looking professional portfolio it is best to find someone who nows and can! 🙂 Everything between are just shades.
 
I used to use a self-made html site, but I switched to using minigal, since its easier to manage the gallery with it. I made some changes to one of the skins to make it look better. I think my host is currently offering free domain names aswell, but im not sure if I need one.
http://mlans.pri.ee
 
Looking at the websites mentioned here and just hitting the sites of other folks I know, I've come to a few conclusions. Please tell me if and why I am wrong.

(1) A page of little postage stamps is genuinely unattractive (even when you know that clicking on one of them will give you a big screen image).

(2) Each subsection shouldn't have a lot of images. I think some of us overestimate the attention span of someone sitting in their home or office looking at a computer screen. It never hurts to cut down to your best, especially when it's being seen by folks who don't really know you.

Eric Meola (www.ericmeola.com) and I both showed up at Time-Life about the same time. Eric had the good sense and skill to move into advertising and commercial work. No credit line on ads; so, to many he was invisible. But he was one of the most successful and sought after photographers in that world. And certainly extremely well known to his compatriots.

He began dealing with digital early in the game. Ditto web sites. Look at http://www.ericmeola.com. The site is simple and uncluttered. Each subsection contains 9 images, no more. While it is a professional site, I think it has a lot to say to this forum because it does not say, "Boy, can I shoot ads. Wow, am I a big time pro. Pretty please, hire me." It says, "Here are some nice pictures. I hope you enjoy them."
 
I like sites that look kinda homemade and are a bit rough around the edges. But then again Im not trying to become sought after. I think if I was in Eric's position I might think differently I guess. Also, his site crashed my Safari.
 
Bill, apart from a few simple truths (which quite a few still ignore,such as background colour etc) there are no hard and fast rules about website design, much as there are no such rules regarding photographing something. it's all down to the individual's taste and desires. many of us just like the idea of having our work in cyberspace and certainly don't make any money at it,although these sites can be "better", in terms of consensus, than those of pro's using it as a window for their wares. I've used several designs, one with the postage stamps and one without, and each had it's admirers and detractors in terms of design. i think as amateurs we are guilty of having perhaps unjustified pride in and emotional attatchment to our work and want to show as much of it off as possible, but hey, it's our child and to us it's beautiful. if I could take 9 images as good as your friend Eric i would probably only have 9 on there, but until then I'll take the shotgun approach 😉

Cheers, Lol
 
What do people think about mixing B&W and colour pictures?

1. B&W and colour in the same gallery
2. B&W and colour in different galleries on the same site

I know many people prefer to look at colour only or B&W only in the same gallery, but from the same location I have photos I like in colour and others in B&W. How to reconcile this?
 
Yeah, im not sure. Could just be my set up here at work. I have 2 monitors with Photoshop as well as Leaf capture running.
Eric's work is cool. On my site im just less concerned with it looking perfect. Like Lol, mine's a place where i post good and bad stuff. It's mostly for myself and if others happen to find something they like about it that's cool too. I have thumbnail pages, hidden pages, gallery pages. It's a mish mash.
 
Lol999 said:
Bill, apart from a few simple truths (which quite a few still ignore,such as background colour etc) there are no hard and fast rules about website design, much as there are no such rules regarding photographing something. it's all down to the individual's taste and desires. many of us just like the idea of having our work in cyberspace and certainly don't make any money at it,although these sites can be "better", in terms of consensus, than those of pro's using it as a window for their wares. I've used several designs, one with the postage stamps and one without, and each had it's admirers and detractors in terms of design. i think as amateurs we are guilty of having perhaps unjustified pride in and emotional attatchment to our work and want to show as much of it off as possible, but hey, it's our child and to us it's beautiful. if I could take 9 images as good as your friend Eric i would probably only have 9 on there, but until then I'll take the shotgun approach 😉

Cheers, Lol
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Understood and appreciated. Those of us who suddenly found we could earn money with our hobby also developed some rather harsh survival skills in a large and somewhat indifferent world.

Bill
 
[QUOTEOn my site im just less concerned with it looking perfect. Like Lol, mine's a place where i post good and bad stuff. It's mostly for myself and if others happen to find something they like about it that's cool too. I have thumbnail pages, hidden pages, gallery pages. It's a mish mash.[/QUOTE]

On both your site and your wife's site no postage stamps except those three sets on your site. I don't know why I have this aversion to postage stamps. Maybe it's just the declining eyesight of old age.

Bill
 
pesphoto said:
This is the site I made for my wife who shoots 30-36 weddings a year.
http://www.staceydoylephotography.com/
Again, maybe a bit home made looking but it works for her and I made it much less cluttered and confusing than my own since she is trying to attract clients and make a living. Which she does.

Anyone getting maried?
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I think it is a good site.

Bill
 
I have had others say the same thing about those partial postage stamp size thumbnails. I just started doing it when I knew nothing about making websites and continued it. Maybe one day I'll try a redo and reorganizing, but not sure if my personal work warrants the time it would take. If I was a photographer in your class and was using it to earn my living I'd be more concerned. But for me it's just a fun thing to do.
 
I like the site very much....

I like the site very much....

pesphoto said:
This is the site I made for my wife who shoots 30-36 weddings a year.
http://www.staceydoylephotography.com/
Again, maybe a bit home made looking but it works for her and I made it much less cluttered and confusing than my own since she is trying to attract clients and make a living. Which she does.

Anyone getting maried?
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After 20 plus years in marketing and most of that in banking, nothing beats the statement made by using lots of "white space" and the white being white. It's a striking site and the message is clear..... I do quality photography for weddings. I hope your wife appreciates what a nice job you have done for her.

Now, if you really want to screw it up, start doubting it and hire a "professional" web site designer.
 
kuzano said:
After 20 plus years in marketing and most of that in banking, nothing beats the statement made by using lots of "white space" and the white being white. It's a striking site and the message is clear..... I do quality photography for weddings. I hope your wife appreciates what a nice job you have done for her.

Now, if you really want to screw it up, start doubting it and hire a "professional" web site designer.
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Wow thank you for that. Tried my best to keep it simple and clear. She does appreciate it and knows how many late late night i spent trying to figure it all out. She is such a talented wedding shooter I wanted that to come across.
 
Spent more time on the site....

Spent more time on the site....

corrections:

Actually the statement of the site is "I do quality photography"

Second, I see she did give you great credit on the site.

It's very well done. No distractions with the trickery of the internet getting in the way. No sounds, no animations...Just great!!!
 
I occassionally frequent a web design forum. When I have a redesign I ask for opinions but filter out the ones NOT relating to functionality etc as many don't have a creative bent but are excellent technically. Likewise on a photo site I'm more concerned with opinions on appearance and, to a point, the photos. The worst to encounter is the web design pro/photographer hybrid 😉

Cheers, Lol
 
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