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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/01/2006 08:06:49 PM · #1

Should I consider having a myspace set up for photo's? I recently did some band photos, and am getting lots of requests to do some more, and they are asking me what my myspace is, and I hate that site so much.

alfresco

Nikon D700

08/01/2006 08:08:00 PM · #2

get boomtap.com

Edit - it's taken.

Get your own dot com :)

Message edited by author 2006-08-01 20:09:14.

Rebecca

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

08/01/2006 08:08:47 PM · #3

Originally posted by boomtap:

I hate it too, and it's a piece of shit site, too, not even remotely user-intuitive and just about always slow as molasses thanks to overloaded servers.

That said, I do keep a Myspace solely for my photos. I haven't done any networking or anything to get real exposure or anything but I figure any exposure at all is good exposure.

jdannels

Nikon D300s

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

08/01/2006 08:18:11 PM · #4

I think you should just set one up, like it or not for bands its nearly a must and its the easiest way for them to find you. Especially if they are already asking for your page. And yes it is sooo slow.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/01/2006 08:18:32 PM · #5

Originally posted by karmabreeze:

Originally posted by boomtap:
Should I consider having a myspace set up for photo's? I recently did some band photos, and am getting lots of requests to do some more, and they are asking me what my myspace is, and I hate that site so much.

I hate it too, and it's a piece of shit site, too, not even remotely user-intuitive and just about always slow as molasses thanks to overloaded servers.

That said, I do keep a Myspace solely for my photos. I haven't done any networking or anything to get real exposure or anything but I figure any exposure at all is good exposure.

that is just it, hate the site, but love the exposure. It is a catch 22.

amandalore

Canon EOS-40D

08/01/2006 08:23:57 PM · #6

I'm pretty sure they keep it slow and crappy on purpose... for some reason, the emo crowd really likes that, If they professionalized it up, they probably wouldn't get the following they have

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

08/01/2006 08:36:21 PM · #7

Go with a Pro smugmug account:

Here

sammigurl

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

08/01/2006 08:39:33 PM · #8

Avoid myspace at all costs.

I've never, ever gone to a website starting with myspace.com and will never go. Ever.

It's best to avoid the entire site altogether, there are thousands of alternatives.

eschelar

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

08/01/2006 08:46:38 PM · #9

Agreed with sammigirl. I've been there once before, but I didn't know it as I followed a 'blind' link in the forums once.

I didn't feel betrayed or anything, but I didn't think it was anything special...

Why not step it up a notch and get your own site set up. I think you can do this for fairly reasonable prices.

Then you just get some nice simple business cards and boom. You look pro.

Because it's your site, you can both look pro and look grungy.

I doubt any rock/grunge/punk band would say something like Joey's site is anything but pro and I STRONGLY doubt that they would hate it for professionalism.

heathen

Best-Buy Easy Point & Click

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/01/2006 08:47:52 PM · #10

I don't know how you could possibly, ever, tell someone that you have a myspace page without being horribly ashamed afterwards...so, yeah, I'd say go somewhere else.

awpollard

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

08/01/2006 08:50:28 PM · #11

Another freebie blog/photo/space that was around way before myspace is spaces.msn.com sheesh I forgot I had one out there...should probably do something with it.

Andy

EDIT: Rock Star Super Nova on spaces.live.com (msn)

Message edited by author 2006-08-01 20:58:20.

coronamv

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM for Canon

08/01/2006 08:57:36 PM · #12

Holy crap $150 a year for the pro!!!

redsunphotography

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II

08/01/2006 08:58:49 PM · #13

I keep one and just simply link to my own website. It is good for networking and that is about all.

-Hideo

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

08/01/2006 09:00:58 PM · #14

Originally posted by coronamv:

Holy crap $150 a year for the pro!!!

But well worth it IMO.

Calculated out .41 a day

That is a lot they give you as well.

Message edited by author 2006-08-01 21:02:09.

Rebecca

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

08/01/2006 09:02:06 PM · #15

I do want to add that Myspace should not be your only site. I treat it as a photoblog, and have it linked from my dot com site. Like I said, just for the exposure. Every post links back to the dot com. It can be a useful tool, but it's hella annoying in large doses. As a blogging service, LiveJournal is far superior.

To see what I mean, you can go here:
//www.highdesertarts.com

bfox2

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/01/2006 09:31:22 PM · #16

The thing is is you're dealing with bands its highly likly that they have their myspace and they'll want to see your myspace. Its probably familiar to them, and comfortable for them to use. I don't like myspace much at all, but in your situation I'd likly set up a simple but effective kind of page.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

08/01/2006 09:31:39 PM · #17

I just registered my own domain. I am just going to break down spend the late nights building a site. At least there won't be all the lame adds. Then I will just post a link from my Myspace site to my real site. I am not good enough to have my own site, but probably good enough to take crappy band photos!

jasoncrossphoto.com coming soon...

Message edited by author 2006-08-01 21:32:21.

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

08/01/2006 09:48:06 PM · #18

Originally posted by boomtap:

Should I consider having a myspace set up for photo's?

The phrase, Oh hell no, comes to mind.

awpollard

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

08/01/2006 09:55:16 PM · #19

Poor mans flash (requires swishmax) Dynamic Swishsites require no knowledge of programming.

heathen

Best-Buy Easy Point & Click

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/01/2006 10:25:36 PM · #20

Originally posted by boomtap:

you are absolutely good enough to have your own site...and doing this now is definitely the right move...I waited years to build my own site, and now I'm finding it quite the chore (6 months and running...*sigh*)