Photoshelter web site

[Jim Bryant]

Hey there,

I'm using a PhotoShelter website to handle online sales, high resolution file distribution, SEO and more. It's a great way to attract new clients, show my work professionally, and do business with clients online. And I think it might be a great fit for you too.

You can use the link below to save some money on sign-up, and I get an account credit too!

http://www.photoshelter.com/referral/JY7BR9ZJ4B

I think you're really going to like what you see, so come join me on PhotoShelter! For all of you who are not happy with your present picture web service go here:

I've avoided it for the longest time, but I finally have to make the plunge and get a professional photo-hosting site. I was originally going to go with either Zenfolio or Smugmug, but I'll take a look at Photoshelter too.

A couple major things I'm looking for are:
1. Metallic print options (for my stop-motion photography stuff...most of it looks better that way)
2. Ability to price digital downloads

I wasn't going to, but two events happened this week that made me change my mind. I sold a very large print to a stranger in D.C. (e-mail and Paypal wasn't real efficient, or professional), and I booked a huge non-profit charity event (black-tie type of thing...want the ability for guests to download digitals and order prints).

I'll research them tomorrow (if I don't have to work...) and make a decision. If I go with Photoshelter, I'll be sure and get you the referal.

[k8et]

You switched from exposuremanager.com? May I ask why and what the differences in the sites lead you to choose them?

Thanks!

[Jim Bryant]

Nope..I still use exposuremanager.com. I use that for my local commercial photography sports, portrait, wedding and fine art site. However I use the photoshelter as my stock/travel/ pro sports/ celeb site. Photoshelter is basically a stock site where art directors, pictures buyers and picture editor can go where they don't have to wade through. Most of the professional picture buyer types head to photoshelter for stock images. Does it make sense?

[Algernonep]

Thanks Jim! I will do some research and make a decision as soon as I can. I might go ahead and start using photoshelter because I can't get access to my zenfolio out here...

[k8et]

Ah gotcha Jim - thanks for clarifying!

[Algernonep]

Hey Jim...
I'm a photoshelter member now...

[Jim Bryant]

Originally Posted by Algernonep

Hey Jim...
I'm a photoshelter member now...

Good for you.........you'll like it.

[tan2sie6]

Originally Posted by Algernonep

Hey Jim...
I'm a photoshelter member now...

Yes, you are. Good for you .

[Narginia]

Originally Posted by Jim Bryant

Nope..I still use exposuremanager.com. I use that for my local commercial photography sports, portrait, wedding and fine art site. However I use the photoshelter as my stock/travel/ pro sports/ celeb site. Photoshelter is basically a stock site where art directors, pictures buyers and picture editor can go where they don't have to wade through. Most of the professional picture buyer types head to photoshelter for stock images. Does it make sense?

Hi Jim! I have a question for you about exposuremanager. I can't seem to find much information on galleries on their website. Does exposure offer password protected galleries for clients to access?

Thanks!