A private place to hang my photos

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6G

09/21/2004 09:18:08 PM · #1

I am looking for a web site where I can upload a batch of photos, and then let only certain people browse them. My dpchallenge portfolio only allows 10mb, and it's open to the public. I need more space than that, and I want to specify who can access the photos. Does anybody know of such a place?

tlalonde

Nikon D850

09/21/2004 09:20:12 PM · #2

Does your internet provider offer free webspace?

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

09/21/2004 09:22:22 PM · #3

I think webshots can be set up that way as well as Yahoo Photos.

Tranquil

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon

09/21/2004 09:22:37 PM · #4

Gah sorry..i misread!

Message edited by author 2004-09-21 21:27:17.

ButterflySis

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

09/21/2004 09:26:38 PM · #5

//smugmug.com

$30 unlimited space, private galleries, tons of bandwidth. Have bigger/better packages for pro sites if you want to sell. I've been very happy with them.

09/21/2004 09:36:50 PM · #6

Originally posted by conceptgraphics:

Does your internet provider offer free webspace?

Nope. I live in the country and can't get DSL or cable, so I have a Direcway 2-way satellite account. N*O*T*H*I*N*G at Direcway is free, or even cheap. If I wanted to pay even more than I am now I could get a fixed IP address, but I already pay those bozos too much as it is.

09/21/2004 09:59:35 PM · #7

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

I think webshots can be set up that way as well as Yahoo Photos.

Thanks! I'll check 'em out ASAP.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

09/21/2004 10:01:28 PM · #8

Originally posted by ButterflySis:

//smugmug.com

$30 unlimited space, private galleries, tons of bandwidth. Have bigger/better packages for pro sites if you want to sell. I've been very happy with them.

Wow, that place looks very nice! It might be just what I'm looking for. I really like the features that you get with a Professional account. Very cool. Thank you!

AmiYuy

Nikon Coolpix 8700

09/21/2004 10:37:50 PM · #9

//www.photobucket.com is a good free place with unlimited space and you can set up a password. I've not tried it myself though (the password thing).

Message edited by author 2004-09-21 22:38:09.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

09/21/2004 11:28:26 PM · #10

//www.Ofoto.com and most of the other online printers allow you to maintain free portfolios and invite specific people to view them.

//www.MyFamily.com is specifically oriented towards inviting members of the affinity group to view newly-posted items. Free for a smaller starter site, only about $20/year for about 100MB.

Message edited by author 2004-09-21 23:28:49.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

09/21/2004 11:30:49 PM · #11

You can set up galleries in PBase as password protected I believe.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

09/21/2004 11:32:45 PM · #12

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

You can set up galleries in PBase as password protected I believe.

I think you're right, but I remember them saying something about how it ought to work but they weren't going to promise high security or anything. pBase also costs a little bit ...

Pug-H

Pentax K10D

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

09/21/2004 11:44:33 PM · #13

Originally posted by AmiYuy:

//www.photobucket.com is a good free place with unlimited space and you can set up a password. I've not tried it myself though (the password thing).

Yes, I use photobucket too, but haven't done the password thing either, but it`s simple enough to do.

09/22/2004 10:05:25 AM · #14

Thanks for all the great tips everyone!

Gil P

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

09/22/2004 10:08:32 AM · #15

pbase offers private galleries as part of the basic package.

aKiwi

Canon EOS-7D

09/22/2004 10:41:14 AM · #16

I don't know what photobucket is like, but be ware of free sites. I have used 3 up till now, and all have changed their policy after a time or just disappeared.

PBase was free once. Now costs money.
ClubPhoto also was free.
InstantLogic just dissapeared one night!

So I think it is worth finding a good album site that costs the right amount & offers the service you want and you wont get messed around.

PaulMdx

Canon EOS-1D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

09/22/2004 10:44:46 AM · #17

As I've mentioned before - we wary of free photo hosts, because more often than not you grant the host rights to use your picture however they please for as long as they please. ALWAYS check the T&C's thoroughly if you want to retain sole ownership of your shots.

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

09/22/2004 10:46:08 AM · #18

Originally posted by micknewton:

Originally posted by ButterflySis:
//smugmug.com

$30 unlimited space, private galleries, tons of bandwidth. Have bigger/better packages for pro sites if you want to sell. I've been very happy with them.

Wow, that place looks very nice! It might be just what I'm looking for. I really like the features that you get with a Professional account. Very cool. Thank you!

I have been very pleased with smugmug and know of several DPCers who use it... it's by far worth the $30.00 a year for the unlimited space and absolute simplicity of uploading and organizing. Excellent deal if you ask me. :o)

StevePax

Canon PowerShot S50

09/22/2004 10:58:35 AM · #19

In spite of the trepidation of other members here, my vote is for Photobucket. I have used the password thing, and it's really easy. And free. And the terms of service are very simple and straightforward:

Originally posted by Photobucket:

Photobucket is an image hosting and online photo album website. All registered users must agree to the following Terms Of Service.
Users of Photobucket must be at least 16 years of age and individuals are only allowed one account per person.

Photobucket.com reserves the right to modify the Terms of Participation at any time and without prior notice to its users.

Photobucket.com reserves the right to disable direct linking on user accounts that are using excessive bandwidth or otherwise abusing the system.

Pornography, nudity, sexual images and otherwise offensive images are prohibited. Photobucket reserves the right to decide appropriate content and can delete images or entire albums at any time.

Users of Photobucket must agree to comply with all laws which apply to their location, including copyright and trademark laws. Images and files that violate copyrights or trademarks are not allowed. If someone has an infringement claim against you, you will be asked to remove the copyrighted file until the issue is resolved. If there is a dispute between participants on this site, Photobucket.com is under no obligation to become involved.

As a user of Photobucket you agree that Photobucket.com is not liable for your images or any lost business due to the unavailability or loss of the website. Photobucket makes no claims of future reliability in serving, hosting or storing your images.

Photobucket.com strongly opposes SPAM. Your email is only used for user activation and periodic updates of the website. You personal information will not be sold or distributed.

Photobucket.com will cooperate with any and all legal authorities if an investigation should arise.