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Offline TheRaven

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Would like opinions!
« on: 01 October 2013, 12:53 »
My website and shop are now up and running finally!

After much deliberation, I have chosen Smugmug to use, they now have a UK printing company so it works well. I looked at so many and this seems the best for me as of now.

So, opinions guys! Anything you don't like, is it too complicated for the average user?

I need this for the events that I cover on weekends, like the hunting and showing (horses) as it is too complicated and time consuming trying to manually fulfill orders.

This means I earn less per photography, but I now have much more time for shooting.

Anyway, I value your opinions, here she is...

www.ravenphotography.co.uk

Cheers,

Jenna

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Re: Would like opinions!
« Reply #1 on: 01 October 2013, 13:40 »
Please excuse the hacked about RJD2 quote.....

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Sellin' a lot of photos
But she'd sell a lot more, man
If she'd take her picture off the cover.

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Jus' saying, as that sort of thing can be very subjective.

Site works great - great full-screen images, nice smooth selection and check-out process (as far as I got).
Just because you're offended doesn't make you right.

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Offline TheRaven

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Re: Would like opinions!
« Reply #2 on: 01 October 2013, 13:47 »
Please excuse the hacked about RJD2 quote.....

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Sellin' a lot of photos
But she'd sell a lot more, man
If she'd take her picture off the cover.

 :wink:

Jus' saying, as that sort of thing can be very subjective.

Site works great - great full-screen images, nice smooth selection and check-out process (as far as I got).

Cheers, I have read lots of crap though that says it gives a personal feel to the site?

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Offline The Mighty Elvi

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Re: Would like opinions!
« Reply #3 on: 01 October 2013, 14:32 »
As said it's subjective about the mug shot, I like it. However, you should smile.

I won't bore you with retail psychology - Google it - but you'll get more work with a smiley face.

Jonathan.


Offline DubFan

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Re: Would like opinions!
« Reply #4 on: 01 October 2013, 14:59 »
Were those your prices or just the default SmugMug ones?
£10 for a 6x4 print might seem a bit much to some. Obviously it's for much more than just a print, but punters might see it like that.

Looks slick and professional.


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Re: Would like opinions!
« Reply #5 on: 01 October 2013, 17:31 »
Cheers, no they are my prices, they are what people are paying at the moment, tbh I might make that less and add a 7x5 for £10. That might look better?
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Offline T_J_G

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Re: Would like opinions!
« Reply #6 on: 01 October 2013, 17:47 »
How long do you spend at each eventHow many do you expect to sell per event? How much do they cost you? How much time do you spend editing/uploading. Etc?

IMO £10 isn't enough...

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Re: Would like opinions!
« Reply #7 on: 01 October 2013, 19:01 »
I'd probably drop anything below 9x6, if you're selling your photos as art then IMO 6x4, 7x5 are too small, personally I wouldn't hang anything less than a 9x6.

I don't think I'd offer digital downloads either, for example I could canvas print a digital download for £26 + your £10 opposed from the £200 on your site.

I don't like this sentence;

As a professional photographer my work mainly consists of equestrian, people, pets and areas of interest in and around Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire.

I would suggest;

I'm a professional photographer, with work covering ....

I'm a professional photographer, current projects include .... I'm available for ....

I'd probably make more of a feature of project stoke, news paper coverage ect.  you need more than one photo in the equestrian folder.

Layout and colours are good and the template is pretty slick.

Good luck with the site!

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Re: Would like opinions!
« Reply #8 on: 01 October 2013, 19:06 »
Also I don't see examples of all the areas you cover,e.g portraits

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Re: Would like opinions!
« Reply #9 on: 01 October 2013, 20:28 »
Also I don't see examples of all the areas you cover,e.g portraits
Good point.
People aren't going to pay you for a photoshoot if they can't see an example of that type of photo.