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Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux M Aspherical MF - Black

10/20/2006 11:08:36 AM · #1

Well i have my domain name is bought its cjmphotography.com (there is just one pic and a coming soon on there ) But my question is. I want a catchy site and most web designers are like $600- $1200. and i was just wondering what and how did fellow DPCers do for there web site... i have seen some good ones.... So post your Web site... or info on how to do a site.... Imnot wanting to spen a Bunch i really dont have it right now..... Need some advice..

thanks
Chris =)

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scarbrd

Leica M10

10/20/2006 11:12:07 AM · #2

I use iWeb on the Mac for my personal site. Integrates will with iPhoto. Mine is not great but I've seen some really good stuff.

//www.scarbrough.cc

There are also several Flash based templates out there for photo sites. Try a google search.

Good Luck!

Message edited by author 2006-10-20 11:25:10.

littlegett

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

10/20/2006 11:13:30 AM · #3

click my sig links....

Best thing... learn to do it yourself. HTML is fairly simple to use. and lots of programs that almost create everything for you. I Used sothink HTML editer for years...

Now, im doing PHP and write everything in notepad. So go figure... But best and least expensive way is learning it.

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

10/20/2006 11:15:18 AM · #4

well here is my website //www.lamontphotography.com I it did myself through smugmug using alot of CSS and html. Now I dont know CSS customizing or html at all but I got alot of help from people in another forum. I just wanted a simple website where I can sell and post pictures also I have unlimited space for my pictures.

I also went to bigdaddy.com and got my own website name too.

goc

Apple iPhone 4

10/20/2006 11:17:06 AM · #5

i've done my all alone in php, no database included
with complete content management, upload, automatic thumbnail generation, admin panel and so on ... and now i'm working on version 2 :-) , LOL i'm getting this too serious ...
v2 : //www.goc1.com/v2/

edit: the original is in my signature

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xstream

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

10/20/2006 11:21:36 AM · #6

$600 - $1200 isn't really a bad price for a full site design. I've charged more than that on most my clients, but they also had full flexability to update the site themselves through the browser.

If you do some research you can learn the tools to create your site, its not overlly complicated, just time consuming, like learning anything new.

These are my sites:
Web Design
Photos

Citadel

Nikon D7500

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

10/20/2006 11:27:27 AM · #7

If you can get a web site host that supports PHP and MySQL there are lots of gallery programs you can use that are quite customizable. The one that I use is called DAlbum. If you were looking for a simpler look and feel with less pictures (say between 10 - 30 of your very best) I would suggest using straight HTML. There is also a web site I know of called RentACoderwhere you can submit a project with price ranges and coders will bid on it. You can then give them a rough idea of what you want the site to look like and they can create it for a reasonable fee.

In my opinion I would at least design the style and look of the site myself before talking to someone else to make it. Good personal photography sites that I have seen seem to work well with the photographer's style. Poor ones have a sort of "canned" look to them.

I would show my personal site but the box it is residing on took a dirt nap and I haven't rebuilt it yet (I run my own web server). Fortunately I managed to get the pictures off of it before it cratered.

samchad

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/20/2006 11:32:03 AM · #8

I've had some very good feedback on my site. And it was simple to create.
//www.samchadwickphoto.com

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

10/20/2006 11:42:16 AM · #9

Well my host is Dream something and it has something with mysql in it but wont let me add anything.. i dunop really new to this.. im trying to learn a bit... but all i get is smoke coming from my ears lol....

Found it...Dream Host this is who is hosting the site.... i know the guy who kinda helps run this...

Message edited by author 2006-10-20 11:44:08.

fotomann_forever

10/20/2006 12:01:12 PM · #10

If you want a good, free, WYSIWYG web editor, check out Nvu //www.nvu.com.

Web page design isn't totally complicated. Mostly, with today's tools, all you really need is the graphics design skils to make it look good, while working in the confines of the HTML language and CSS style sheets.

deapee

Kodak V803

10/20/2006 12:03:44 PM · #11

//www.davidpaullphotography.com

Notepad

TrynityRose

Nikon D100

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

10/20/2006 01:00:58 PM · #12

Originally posted by samchad:

I've had some very good feedback on my site. And it was simple to create.
//www.samchadwickphoto.com

What slideshow do you use for your site? It is very similar to the ones I see on news sites for their photos.

chip_k

Canon EOS-20D

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

10/20/2006 01:08:16 PM · #13

You don't say what you're trying to do. Are you trying to sell photos? Is it a display piece to impress local clients you're already in contact with? Are you trying to reach as many potential customers through the web as possible?

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

10/20/2006 01:20:06 PM · #14

Originally posted by rob_banks:

Well kinda all the above.... mainly something to Impress someone.... and then somekinda of site for Client to see there pictures.. and for them to let me know what pictures they want.....

chip_k

Canon EOS-20D

10/20/2006 01:33:11 PM · #15

"somekinda of site for Client to see there pictures.. and for them to let me know what pictures they want....."

If you're showing private photos, you're probably wanting Password Protection, easy upload and all that stuff. I started using PrintRoom.com for event photography. It's very easy to upload to, the thumbnails, larger proofs, watermarking are all handled automatically.

I'd suggest having a simaple, but nice-looking public site and then using a provider like this on the side to handle the client side. Also, I'd recommend putting a good bit of WRITING on there so that you're got plenty for the Search Engines to find.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

10/20/2006 02:42:01 PM · #16

Originally posted by rob_banks:

this is what ill want for the future.. i think for now i think all i need to something for Just my work people to see and to know that i mean Business. I want something basic.... but you know enough to have the Ey poping effect to catch ya... i did see this one site ( i for get now) There pictures were thumb pics and in a line at the bottom of the screen and when you scrolled over them the popped up bigger. Then when when you got to the right of the line of thumbs the line would move left or right and move accordingly to wich side the cursor was on of the screen.. i really like this effect....

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phototure

Canon EOS-50D

10/20/2006 02:58:27 PM · #17

go to 50freemegs.com I have hosting right now just because I am too short on cash at the moment to pay for hosting(will get it soon). anyway..they have many options you can choose from and pre set templates that you just replace the sample with your own. I am a certified web developer..so I just wrote my own HTML. I just have this in place until I get my flash site in place. It is ad supported..but for next to nothing, you can have them removed.

My site:
Phototure

pix-al

Canon EOS-5D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

10/20/2006 03:16:19 PM · #18

My Site...

Straight HTML on mine with a little Java code sourced from the net for the mouse overs.

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

10/20/2006 03:28:04 PM · #19

Originally posted by pix-al:

My Site...

Straight HTML on mine with a little Java code sourced from the net for the mouse overs.

Really Nice this is right down my path here very simple easy to use... and i see you have a private gallery on here as well is this just for looking or for ording as well?.... this is very cool....

Message edited by author 2006-10-20 15:28:58.

alanfreed

Nikon Z9

10/20/2006 03:31:46 PM · #20

My site isn't the world's fanciest thing, but it was through this site that my work was found by an ad agency... resulting in a photo of mine being used in a Chevy ad that appeared in Sports Illustrated, USA Today and in national TV spots. Soooo... it seems to be working out ok for me :)

Message edited by author 2006-10-20 15:40:35.

dacrazyrn

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

10/20/2006 04:10:59 PM · #21

I used PHPNuke and Gallery for mine. Both free!! Made my own adjustments. THere is also alot of tutorials and instructions on changing stuff available, too.
Check out Photos4Aidan