Links for photographers.

written by Julie R. Neidlinger      2 comments      link this post     


I haven't done a post on photography links, because though I enjoy photography, I don't consider myself a "photographer." However, with digital cameras and all the available online print/process options, if you even have a beginner's eye for a good shot, you could almost consider yourself a photographer. I hope this is a useful post, whether you're just into having fun, sharing photos with family or friends, or are thinking of making a business of your photography.


Print Orders with ROES:
One thing I think any photographer who is serious about getting prints, selling prints, or offering their photographs in any commercial form should look for is a Remote Order Entry System (ROES) from their online supplier. This allows them to crop, rotate, and generally prepare their photographic orders on their own computer, uploading the complete order when ready. The software runs on Java, and can be used on any computer. You don't have to be online to get all of your photography orders ready, but you download a simple, free bit of software from the online retailer and go from there.

Photo Storage/Print Sites for General Use:
There's no real reason not to have an account online where you can store and print photos, sharing them with family, friends or even the general public. Some of the sites listed below have free options, with paid upgrades. Others offer only paid accounts. All are easy to use and most let you take your uploaded prints and customize them. You can make Christmas cards, calendars, and even books from your photos with just a few clicks.

Albums, Books, Prints, Sites:
These sites let you make high-quality full-color books or albums out of your photos. Some even let you make your books available for sale online. There is a fine line here between these "photo-only" sites and self-publishing. Cross that line! Get your photos in a book!

Cards (Holiday, Greeting, Corporate), Announcements:
Most of the links to sights that offer print services also offer various photo cards. The sites in this section specialize in it.

Put Your Photos On Stuff Sites:
It's easy to put your photos on T-shirts, mugs, stickers, containers -- anything. And these sites will help you do it.

Professional Photographer Sites:
These are sites that host photos and offer things like online proofing, print services, automated software, help for getting your photography business online, and more. They are meant for photographers who are serious about their commercial business. (See the list below; there is some overlap here, between the general professional and the event professional.)

For Event or Other Specialized Photographers

How-To and Help Sites

As always, if you have good links or want to be added, email me and I'll consider it. Or, include them in the comments section below. Andrew Hudson's Photo Secrets is a site where I found many links, though I had compiled some of these earlier for another web site. I'd recommend a visit there for a lot of great resources. If you're into photography, that's the place you should start.

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Copyright (c) Julie R. Neidlinger      11/01/2007 12:56:00 PM      (2) comments      Links to this post    

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