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Photobox here. Not as cheap as some but blinding results; I used them for my exhibition prints and they came out better than expected.
I also have some Pro galleries and have even sold prints from them
www.photoboxgallery.com/blokewithacamera
I also have some Pro galleries and have even sold prints from them
www.photoboxgallery.com/blokewithacamera
Of those you mention I have some on Photobox here of which I have had a few prints through.
Would say that the print quality is pretty good. In fact I'd say they were good value for money. But I can't claim to have used them extensively - I have only a handful of images up there.
I happen to know that someone around these parts has sold some images using Photobox and I have only heard good reports.
Would say that the print quality is pretty good. In fact I'd say they were good value for money. But I can't claim to have used them extensively - I have only a handful of images up there.
I happen to know that someone around these parts has sold some images using Photobox and I have only heard good reports.
Indeed, I too use Photobox. Very good results from the images I have uploaded. Cheaper than home printing for bulk. I still like home printing for one-offs and special prints though.
I also use the Pro Gallery feature to sell prints - usually if someone I don't know asks me for a copy of one of my prints then I point them to my gallery and they buy them from there. I've also had some random sales to people who were browsing.
Case in point - shot at a friends wedding just for fun on Saturday, loads of people asked for copies. Result so far - on Monday alone, 182 views and 28 pictures sold, which makes me a few quid towards my own printing/equipment.
www.photoboxgallery.com/baggers
Joe.
I also use the Pro Gallery feature to sell prints - usually if someone I don't know asks me for a copy of one of my prints then I point them to my gallery and they buy them from there. I've also had some random sales to people who were browsing.
Case in point - shot at a friends wedding just for fun on Saturday, loads of people asked for copies. Result so far - on Monday alone, 182 views and 28 pictures sold, which makes me a few quid towards my own printing/equipment.
www.photoboxgallery.com/baggers
Joe.
Bee_Jay said:
Case in point - shot at a friends wedding just for fun on Saturday, loads of people asked for copies. Result so far - on Monday alone, 182 views and 28 pictures sold, which makes me a few quid towards my own printing/equipment.
Well done!
Do you have any qualms about putting 'personal' photos in a public gallery?
What do you charge for, say, a 10" x 8"?
I ask because I recently took some family photos (major anniversary) and did exactly the same thing, though I used a 'shared' gallery and sent invitations. Invitees can buy photos, but it seems only at the normal PhotoBox rate - ie nothing for me - but then it seems wrong to profiteer in that situation.
Is there a way to have a shared gallery but set your own prices? I'm thinking that might be an ideal way to make a little extra from a commercial event like a wedding (prices notified in advance of course), whilst at the same time keeping the photos to a controlled distribution.
I don't have a problem with putting those kind of pics on the web, and have never had any complaints - in fact people really like it, the link gets rapidly forwarded, soon everyone is looking and you can make some sales.
I don't think you can do shared with mark-up though - I've not found a way.
For the prices - I charge what I think is appropriate for the audience - have a look at my gallery ( www.photoboxgallery.com/baggers ) to see the prices I set for this weekend, not too much but I make a few quid. In fact, someone who has bought some today commented to me on how cheap they were !!!
I don't think you can do shared with mark-up though - I've not found a way.
For the prices - I charge what I think is appropriate for the audience - have a look at my gallery ( www.photoboxgallery.com/baggers ) to see the prices I set for this weekend, not too much but I make a few quid. In fact, someone who has bought some today commented to me on how cheap they were !!!
I have a pro gallery for some of my sailing pictures.
Looking around other similar sites, I've set my price at around 50% of theirs.
www.photoboxgallery.com/sailpics
Looking around other similar sites, I've set my price at around 50% of theirs.
www.photoboxgallery.com/sailpics
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