online portfolio

[candleman]

whats the easiest way to
1. have an online portfilio
2. be able to take orders for prints etc etc for the online photo's ?

Does Flickr allow sales IE paypal transfers?

i'm finding photobucket useless and want to have a fairly snazzy looking portfolio.. so where do i go.
i'm not html savy at all, and dont want o really pay for my own website etc etc..
i like the kiss principle..
i've heard of smugmug etc etc.. but its more sales centered where i want more of a portfolio feel.. with ability for purchase..

any of your experiences & advice is apppreciated,.
thanks

[snowboardgirl11]

I am just getting a website set up using Zenfolio. I'm not sure if it is what you are looking for, but I like the gallery feel and the fact that if people like my photos they can order directly through the site. (Zenfolio uses Mpix for prints.)

[angeleyes216]

Originally Posted by snowboardgirl11

I am just getting a website set up using Zenfolio. I'm not sure if it is what you are looking for, but I like the gallery feel and the fact that if people like my photos they can order directly through the site. (Zenfolio uses Mpix for prints.)

But like smugmug.com...who gets the money for the photos if you order from them?

[angeleyes216]

i am trying the website...www.shozam.com...i like it but you dont have place for adding text page...and im not sure if you can protect your photos from being copied...i also am looking for a good site.

[private]

Check out this thread - I am still torn between EM and Zenfolio

[snowboardgirl11]

Zenfolio does take a comission off of your sales, but you have quite a few options as to pricing, etc. Personally, I am willing to give up a comission if I don't have to handle all of the orders, shipping, etc.

[k9mom]

Ritz photo also allows you to store and sell photos, does all ordering fulfillment and processing, etc. You can customize your home page (or storefront) and photos are protected and albums can be password protected (by event name). They have a couple pricing options...the one-time $79 set-up with zero monthly charge or a $30 set-up with a small monthly charge. Photos are stored free for up to six months and longer for an additional fee. I haven't tried it - in fact just happened upon their site, but the pricing for prints is pretty good (and yes they do charge a 15% processing fee and additional 5% for credit card transactions) and they offer a gazillion different products, everything from standard photo prints, albums, etc., to coffee mugs, t-shirts, and more.

Am just curious if anyone else has tried the Ritzpiz Pro? ... the website is http://ritzpixblog.com/rpp/

On edit: Sorry, Candleman, looks like Riztpix Pro is only available in the US and Canada...nevermind.

[candleman]

Originally Posted by snowboardgirl11

Zenfolio does take a comission off of your sales, but you have quite a few options as to pricing, etc. Personally, I am willing to give up a comission if I don't have to handle all of the orders, shipping, etc.

hmm.. ok.. i've heard of zenfolio but it seems allot like redbubble.. which looks too "ebay" for me.

..does zenfolio do international stuff? (i'm talking transactions in NZ.. and not the States.)

[k9mom]

Originally Posted by candleman

whats the easiest way to
1. have an online portfilio
2. be able to take orders for prints etc etc for the online photo's ?

You can find free photo album templates that interface with either flickr or picasa (or both) and which serve as a plugin for your blog (e.g, wordpress). Some of these templates have a paypal function built in. If you want more info I can send you a couple links I found...

[AnneWynne]

Originally Posted by k9mom

You can find free photo album templates that interface with either flickr or picasa (or both) and which serve as a plugin for your blog (e.g, wordpress). Some of these templates have a paypal function built in. If you want more info I can send you a couple links I found...

I would love to get the links....
Anne