What Website Do You Use For Your Portfolio?

LeDave · 03-14-2018, 04:37 PM

Hey. I am currently using Format and it's working well so far. I switched from Zenfolio to Format a few years back because Format's entry price was cheaper. Now that I Just checked again, Zenfolio's entry level is actually a lot cheaper now. But I am happy with Format and am going to stick with it for probably as long as I take photos. I am wondering, can you post your website and what are you using? My website can be found in my signature.

MikeStnly · 03-14-2018, 04:49 PM - **1 Like**

I tried 500PX and Adobe but now I am just back to using the free version of Flickr. Photography is just a hobby for me so presentation doesn't really matter. And for a hobby, $8 for a 1000 images is too much. I suppose if you are selling photos a site like Format makes sense.

LeDave · 03-14-2018, 04:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MikeStnly

I tried 500PX and Adobe but now I am just back to using the free version of Flickr. Photography is just a hobby for me so presentation doesn't really matter. And for a hobby, $8 for a 1000 images is too much. I suppose if you are selling photos a site like Format makes sense.

Just cut back on fast food like 2 times a month and that'll be enough. I see that Zenfolio have a starting price of $5 a month which is very reasonable. Also I am a hobbyist myself and I have a portfolio. I don't really sell anything, I just enjoy having my own unique space to store and show my photos rather than Flickr or Photobucket or anything like that.

**jatrax** · 03-14-2018, 05:03 PM - **3 Likes**

I've been with zenfolio for some time. It works, and the back end for printing is easy to use when I need prints for customers.

Zigzag Mountain Art

LeDave · 03-14-2018, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

I've been with zenfolio for some time. It works, and the back end for printing is easy to use when I need prints for customers.

Zigzag Mountain Art

Your work are so rich and colorful!

MikeStnly · 03-14-2018, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by LeDave

Just cut back on fast food like 2 times a month and that'll be enough. I see that Zenfolio have a starting price of $5 a month which is very reasonable. Also I am a hobbyist myself and I have a portfolio. I don't really sell anything, I just enjoy having my own unique space to store and show my photos rather than Flickr or Photobucket or anything like that.

I live in a rural area - the closest McDonalds is an hour away so I'm good there. I can see paying to have a portfolio that makes you feel good though, I have just started printing 13x19 to put on my wall. No one can see them on the computer. I love to show them off.

**geomez** · 03-14-2018, 05:50 PM

I use wix and flickr

mikeSF · 03-14-2018, 06:49 PM - **1 Like**

I like zenfolio. they've been good to deal with through the years.

Mike Oria Photography

LeDave · 03-14-2018, 06:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

I like zenfolio. they've been good to deal with through the years.

Mike Oria Photography

The dynamic range of your landscape photos are amazing. Can I ask what post processing software you use? Photoshop? Lightroom?

grispie · 03-15-2018, 01:51 AM

Originally posted by LeDave

I am currently using Format and it's working well so far

Actually i like your website. And it seems to integrate nicely a blog.
I use smugmug (in signature). The customizing options are quite extensive and nice but integrating a blog is not good nor easy. I did in a way, but it is not really a blog..
I'll check yours out further..

Culture · 03-15-2018, 09:47 AM - **1 Like**

I use smugmug. Its about 69€ per year. Like you, I also like to have my own space.
That is why I am not even on twitter and facebook to be drowned in so many pictures.
I have visited your site a couple of times. I think I was even there this week.

mikeSF · 03-15-2018, 09:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LeDave

The dynamic range of your landscape photos are amazing. Can I ask what post processing software you use? Photoshop? Lightroom?

thanks. my usual technique is a 2-exposure bracket(0 & -1.7ev) with manual blend. I use Nik Suite and Photoshop CC.

LeDave · 03-15-2018, 10:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by grispie

Actually i like your website. And it seems to integrate nicely a blog.
I use smugmug (in signature). The customizing options are quite extensive and nice but integrating a blog is not good nor easy. I did in a way, but it is not really a blog..
I'll check yours out further..

Hi Grispie. the blog is actually separate from blogger.com. I only added a link on my portfolio that externally brings you to the blog. However Format does have their own blog section but I've never checked it out because I don't feel the need to as I already have my own blog already. There is a free trial for Format, you can always check out their built-in blog that way.

Browsing your portfolio, I can also tell that your wildlife shots are legit, unlike mine which is from the zoo. You must travel a lot, you are a very talented wildlife photographer.

grispie · 03-15-2018, 02:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LeDave

you are a very talented wildlife photographer.

Funny you say so. First time i really went for wildlife. I was pretty happy with them, yes. Although i quickly learned the constraints to really capture wildlife: observation time! most of my snaps are pretty static.
I think the pictures say a lot about the quality of the da55 300..

murrelet · 03-16-2018, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by MikeStnly

I tried 500PX and Adobe but now I am just back to using the free version of Flickr. Photography is just a hobby for me so presentation doesn't really matter. And for a hobby, $8 for a 1000 images is too much. I suppose if you are selling photos a site like Format makes sense.

What did you think of Adobe Portfolio? I'd like something that integrates nicely with Lightroom and looks at least semi-professional. I've been on Flickr and 500px, but I don't want/need the social piece for my portfolio that those two have.

03-14-2018, 04:37 PM	#1
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	What Website Do You Use For Your Portfolio? Hey. I am currently using Format and it's working well so far. I switched from Zenfolio to Format a few years back because Format's entry price was cheaper. Now that I Just checked again, Zenfolio's entry level is actually a lot cheaper now. But I am happy with Format and am going to stick with it for probably as long as I take photos. I am wondering, can you post your website and what are you using? My website can be found in my signature.

03-15-2018, 10:27 AM - 1 Like	#13
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067 Original Poster	Originally posted by grispie Actually i like your website. And it seems to integrate nicely a blog. I use smugmug (in signature). The customizing options are quite extensive and nice but integrating a blog is not good nor easy. I did in a way, but it is not really a blog.. I'll check yours out further.. Hi Grispie. the blog is actually separate from blogger.com. I only added a link on my portfolio that externally brings you to the blog. However Format does have their own blog section but I've never checked it out because I don't feel the need to as I already have my own blog already. There is a free trial for Format, you can always check out their built-in blog that way. Browsing your portfolio, I can also tell that your wildlife shots are legit, unlike mine which is from the zoo. You must travel a lot, you are a very talented wildlife photographer. Last edited by LeDave; 03-15-2018 at 10:34 AM.

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03-14-2018, 04:49 PM - 1 Like	#2
MikeStnly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Algonquin Highlands Posts: 249	I tried 500PX and Adobe but now I am just back to using the free version of Flickr. Photography is just a hobby for me so presentation doesn't really matter. And for a hobby, $8 for a 1000 images is too much. I suppose if you are selling photos a site like Format makes sense.

03-14-2018, 04:54 PM - 2 Likes	#3
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeStnly I tried 500PX and Adobe but now I am just back to using the free version of Flickr. Photography is just a hobby for me so presentation doesn't really matter. And for a hobby, $8 for a 1000 images is too much. I suppose if you are selling photos a site like Format makes sense. Just cut back on fast food like 2 times a month and that'll be enough. I see that Zenfolio have a starting price of $5 a month which is very reasonable. Also I am a hobbyist myself and I have a portfolio. I don't really sell anything, I just enjoy having my own unique space to store and show my photos rather than Flickr or Photobucket or anything like that.

03-14-2018, 05:03 PM - 3 Likes	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	I've been with zenfolio for some time. It works, and the back end for printing is easy to use when I need prints for customers. Zigzag Mountain Art

03-14-2018, 05:30 PM	#5
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax I've been with zenfolio for some time. It works, and the back end for printing is easy to use when I need prints for customers. Zigzag Mountain Art Your work are so rich and colorful!

03-14-2018, 05:44 PM	#6
MikeStnly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Algonquin Highlands Posts: 249	Originally posted by LeDave Just cut back on fast food like 2 times a month and that'll be enough. I see that Zenfolio have a starting price of $5 a month which is very reasonable. Also I am a hobbyist myself and I have a portfolio. I don't really sell anything, I just enjoy having my own unique space to store and show my photos rather than Flickr or Photobucket or anything like that. I live in a rural area - the closest McDonalds is an hour away so I'm good there. I can see paying to have a portfolio that makes you feel good though, I have just started printing 13x19 to put on my wall. No one can see them on the computer. I love to show them off.

03-14-2018, 05:50 PM	#7
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	I use wix and flickr

03-14-2018, 06:49 PM - 1 Like	#8
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	I like zenfolio. they've been good to deal with through the years. Mike Oria Photography

03-14-2018, 06:58 PM - 1 Like	#9
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067 Original Poster	Originally posted by mikeSF I like zenfolio. they've been good to deal with through the years. Mike Oria Photography The dynamic range of your landscape photos are amazing. Can I ask what post processing software you use? Photoshop? Lightroom?

03-15-2018, 01:51 AM	#10
grispie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by LeDave I am currently using Format and it's working well so far Actually i like your website. And it seems to integrate nicely a blog. I use smugmug (in signature). The customizing options are quite extensive and nice but integrating a blog is not good nor easy. I did in a way, but it is not really a blog.. I'll check yours out further..

03-15-2018, 09:47 AM - 1 Like	#11
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	I use smugmug. Its about 69€ per year. Like you, I also like to have my own space. That is why I am not even on twitter and facebook to be drowned in so many pictures. I have visited your site a couple of times. I think I was even there this week.

03-15-2018, 09:50 AM - 1 Like	#12
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by LeDave The dynamic range of your landscape photos are amazing. Can I ask what post processing software you use? Photoshop? Lightroom? thanks. my usual technique is a 2-exposure bracket(0 & -1.7ev) with manual blend. I use Nik Suite and Photoshop CC.

03-15-2018, 02:50 PM - 1 Like	#14
grispie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by LeDave you are a very talented wildlife photographer. Funny you say so. First time i really went for wildlife. I was pretty happy with them, yes. Although i quickly learned the constraints to really capture wildlife: observation time! most of my snaps are pretty static. I think the pictures say a lot about the quality of the da55 300..

03-16-2018, 01:20 PM	#15
murrelet Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portland, OR, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 506	Originally posted by MikeStnly I tried 500PX and Adobe but now I am just back to using the free version of Flickr. Photography is just a hobby for me so presentation doesn't really matter. And for a hobby, $8 for a 1000 images is too much. I suppose if you are selling photos a site like Format makes sense. What did you think of Adobe Portfolio? I'd like something that integrates nicely with Lightroom and looks at least semi-professional. I've been on Flickr and 500px, but I don't want/need the social piece for my portfolio that those two have.

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