Best site to share photos

VTPentax · 06-12-2011, 12:20 PM

Looking for a recommendation for a site to upload and share photos that can be downloaded by friends and families.

MPrince · 06-12-2011, 12:23 PM

flickr comes to mind.

photolady95 · 06-12-2011, 02:07 PM

But unless you buy into the pro account on Flickr you can only upload maximum of 200 photos. Photobucket on the other hand allows loads more. I have at least 400 on bucket and still have more space.

Adam · 06-12-2011, 02:10 PM

Not a troubleshooting question- moved.

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yyyzzz · 06-12-2011, 02:56 PM

picasa which belongs to google provides decent hosting service and a free photo editing program. better than flickr for personal use and for free hosting. just do not expect too much.

wjt · 06-12-2011, 04:46 PM

I use smugmug. One thing I like about it is that I can make password protected albums and share photos with select people if I want.

Ivor K Ecks · 06-12-2011, 05:03 PM

Be very careful if you use any of the "free" photo hosting sites, and that includes Facebook.
Most of them have a clause in the terms of service like this one taken from picasa's site.

11. Content license from you

11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. By submitting, posting or displaying the content you give Google a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute any Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. This license is for the sole purpose of enabling Google to display, distribute and promote the Services and may be revoked for certain Services as defined in the Additional Terms of those Services.

11.2 You agree that this license includes a right for Google to make such Content available to other companies, organizations or individuals with whom Google has relationships for the provision of syndicated services, and to use such Content in connection with the provision of those services.

11.3 You understand that Google, in performing the required technical steps to provide the Services to our users, may (a) transmit or distribute your Content over various public networks and in various media; and (b) make such changes to your Content as are necessary to conform and adapt that Content to the technical requirements of connecting networks, devices, services or media. You agree that this license shall permit Google to take these actions.

11.4 You confirm and warrant to Google that you have all the rights, power and authority necessary to grant the above license.

Peter

MPrince · 06-12-2011, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by photolady

But unless you buy into the pro account on Flickr you can only upload maximum of 200 photos

A pro account is around $2/month. Hardly prohibitive. If you can afford a DSLR, assorted lenses, and software to PP images you can afford a pro account.

MPrince · 06-12-2011, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by yyyzzz

better than flickr for personal use and for free hosting. just do not expect too much.

???? How can it be better than flickr if one shouldn't expect too much? The logic escapes me.

tonyjayice · 06-13-2011, 05:21 PM

have you guys tried Dropbox?

it's also cool for other things to share or store..
https://www.dropbox.com/tour

it's great for clients and people on the move... like I do, I let bands I shoot have access to their folder and its easy breezy ..

VTPentax · 06-17-2011, 09:14 PM

Thanks these will get me started

Deiberson · 06-19-2011, 02:01 PM

X's 2 for smugmug. unlimited uploads, they do not change the resolution of the picture, password protected and you can sell them from a PP account if you wanted to. professional printing right to your door as well.

flickr is really cool but its more of a social media avenue for fun and feedback. just my .02

photolady95 · 06-19-2011, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by MPrince

A pro account is around $2/month. Hardly prohibitive.

Sure, now I have a pro account but I was offering photobucket if you can't afford the $24.95 price right off the bat.

Originally posted by Deiberson

but its more of a social media avenue for fun and feedback.

There are settings you can make in flickr to keep people from commenting and you can keep your photos private if you want.

06-12-2011, 12:20 PM	#1
VTPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 17	Best site to share photos Looking for a recommendation for a site to upload and share photos that can be downloaded by friends and families.

06-12-2011, 02:56 PM	#5
yyyzzz Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery Posts: 509	picasa picasa which belongs to google provides decent hosting service and a free photo editing program. better than flickr for personal use and for free hosting. just do not expect too much.

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06-12-2011, 12:23 PM	#2
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	flickr comes to mind.

06-12-2011, 02:07 PM	#3
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	But unless you buy into the pro account on Flickr you can only upload maximum of 200 photos. Photobucket on the other hand allows loads more. I have at least 400 on bucket and still have more space.

06-12-2011, 02:10 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Not a troubleshooting question- moved. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

06-12-2011, 04:46 PM	#6
wjt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Perth Photos: Albums Posts: 371	I use smugmug. One thing I like about it is that I can make password protected albums and share photos with select people if I want.

06-12-2011, 05:03 PM	#7
Ivor K Ecks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 294	Be very careful if you use any of the "free" photo hosting sites, and that includes Facebook. Most of them have a clause in the terms of service like this one taken from picasa's site. 11. Content license from you 11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. By submitting, posting or displaying the content you give Google a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute any Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. This license is for the sole purpose of enabling Google to display, distribute and promote the Services and may be revoked for certain Services as defined in the Additional Terms of those Services. 11.2 You agree that this license includes a right for Google to make such Content available to other companies, organizations or individuals with whom Google has relationships for the provision of syndicated services, and to use such Content in connection with the provision of those services. 11.3 You understand that Google, in performing the required technical steps to provide the Services to our users, may (a) transmit or distribute your Content over various public networks and in various media; and (b) make such changes to your Content as are necessary to conform and adapt that Content to the technical requirements of connecting networks, devices, services or media. You agree that this license shall permit Google to take these actions. 11.4 You confirm and warrant to Google that you have all the rights, power and authority necessary to grant the above license. Peter

06-12-2011, 06:35 PM	#8
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Originally posted by photolady But unless you buy into the pro account on Flickr you can only upload maximum of 200 photos A pro account is around $2/month. Hardly prohibitive. If you can afford a DSLR, assorted lenses, and software to PP images you can afford a pro account.

06-12-2011, 06:37 PM	#9
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Originally posted by yyyzzz better than flickr for personal use and for free hosting. just do not expect too much. ???? How can it be better than flickr if one shouldn't expect too much? The logic escapes me.

06-13-2011, 05:21 PM	#10
tonyjayice Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Albums Posts: 151	have you guys tried Dropbox? it's also cool for other things to share or store.. https://www.dropbox.com/tour it's great for clients and people on the move... like I do, I let bands I shoot have access to their folder and its easy breezy ..

06-17-2011, 09:14 PM	#11
VTPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 17 Original Poster	Thanks these will get me started

06-19-2011, 02:01 PM	#12
Deiberson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 734	X's 2 for smugmug. unlimited uploads, they do not change the resolution of the picture, password protected and you can sell them from a PP account if you wanted to. professional printing right to your door as well. flickr is really cool but its more of a social media avenue for fun and feedback. just my .02

06-19-2011, 02:50 PM	#13
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by MPrince A pro account is around $2/month. Hardly prohibitive. Sure, now I have a pro account but I was offering photobucket if you can't afford the $24.95 price right off the bat. Originally posted by Deiberson but its more of a social media avenue for fun and feedback. There are settings you can make in flickr to keep people from commenting and you can keep your photos private if you want.