Post Your SmugMug Gallery!

[heymeng]

www.eangalaphotography.com

[Scottes]

I'm not done uploading pictures, and I'm not so sure the layout is done... I like a very clean layout, but is this *too* clean? What would you change?

http://scottes.smugmug.com/

Comments are appreciated before I post-process and upload another 200 photos... Thanks.

[gecko0]

http://brian-photos.smugmug.com/

be gentle...i just found smugmug a few weeks ago and officially registered a few days ago (no customization yet, etc). only been shooting "seriously" since last summer...so much to learn! POTN has been a great help. :)

[Livinthalife]

I'm not done uploading pictures, and I'm not so sure the layout is done... I like a very clean layout, but is this *too* clean? What would you change?

http://scottes.smugmug.com/

Comments are appreciated before I post-process and upload another 200 photos... Thanks.

Looks good, did you think about putting a slide show in the beginning though or some sort of single photo? kinda like an intro to abook?

The photos are great! The only change I would do (which you already said) is to add more photos. I think it's a good start.

Questions, do you know why the font of your name in the corner appears to change when looking at different pages?

edit: maybe add a place for comments or guest book

[Scottes]

Thanks Andy. The font changes because you caught me in the middle of things. Soon after posting the above I looked up some customization stuff and started changing things. So I thing I posted the above a bit too soon. Now that I know more can be customized, I will be changing things a lot.

[scot079]

Just got mine sort of done, still tinkering and editing/uploading photos. Let me know what you think if you get a chance to check it out.

FYI I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to CSS, HTML, etc...if someone wants to learn me, that'd be fine. HAHA

www.timadkinsphoto.com

[inthegarden]

Just got mine sort of done, still tinkering and editing/uploading photos. Let me know what you think if you get a chance to check it out.

FYI I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to CSS, HTML, etc...if someone wants to learn me, that'd be fine. HAHA

www.timadkinsphoto.com (http://www.timadkinsphoto.com)

http://www.dgrin.com/

This is a link to the forum for smugmug users - you'll find answers to just about every question you have there.

[Mtn Breeze]

Hi everyone,


Wildlife, birds and landscapes !!!


http://nznatureupclose.smugmug.com/


Matt.

[jft158]

my new site www.johntrussellphotos.com

[shuedini]

I haven't uploaded a lot of pictures there yet because I'm still not exactly sure on the final design of the site. But the basic gist is there. Let me know what you HONESTLY think. Even if you think it's the worst site on the internet and should be taken down forever! Seriously, I've got broad shoulders and critiques are the only way I'm going to be able to learn this stuff.

Here is the site:

www.shuephotos.com (http://www.shuephotos.com/)

So let me know...the good, the bad and even the ugly! Also, let me know if you've got any ideas that would make the site better. I'm always open to suggestions.

[Scottes]

Let me know what you HONESTLY think.
I really don't like the red outlines on the photos and galleries. They are too distracting. Mellowing it to a softer red might help, but red is one of those colors that draws the eyes away from everything else.

The font used on Pricing Information is not very readable in my opinion. The smaller lines, like "*Maternity sessions...", are completely illegible to me. When I got about 9 inches from my monitor I could read it. Maybe a non-bold version of that font?


Other than that stuff, I liked it. Works well.

[Scottes]

Well I've done a lot of work over the weekend trying to get it looking decent.

http://scottes.smugmug.com/

Any comments are appreciated.

Too boring?
Slideshow too big/slow/fast - or does it just plain suck to have a slideshow?
Anything out of whack on any gallery?
Do you miss having a "Galleries" page, with a thumbnail per gallery?
Any comments - be harsh - are appreciated.

Thanks.

[shuedini]

Thanks for the input Scottes. I've now changed the red to black. And as for the price list and the "about" section, those will be changed later this evening.

As for your site; it's very nice looking. It's also easy to navigate. I do have a question though...how did you completely remove the Smugmug footer? I like the cleanliness of it like that.

[Scottes]

Thanks for taking a look, and the comments.

I do have a question though...how did you completely remove the Smugmug footer? I like the cleanliness of it like that.
You can't remove it, so just make it the same color as the background:

/****** Makes minifooter the same color as background ******/
#cobrand_footer .nav {color: #303030;}

You do need a theme with a consistent solid background color, but you have that.

[themtkid]

http://www.codypaynephotography.com/

[Menelaus]

Thanks for taking a look, and the comments.


You can't remove it, so just make it the same color as the background:

/****** Makes minifooter the same color as background ******/
#cobrand_footer .nav {color: #303030;}

You do need a theme with a consistent solid background color, but you have that.
I'm pretty sure the smugmug folks frown upon any attempt to hide the branding, just FYI.

[NicD]

www.ndavphotography.com

:D :D :D

[shuedini]

I'm pretty sure the smugmug folks frown upon any attempt to hide the branding, just FYI.
It's allowed. Here is what I found on another site: http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=129980

[shuedini]

www.ndavphotography.com (http://www.ndavphotography.com)

:D :D :D
Looks good. There are a couple of changes I'd make though if it were mine. I see that you allow people to view original files. These are huge files and I see that I have the option to save the file.

If the site were mine I would limit the size of picture that is viewable, cut the option to save the image and I would also disable right click. I know it's not full proof in protecting your images from being stolen...but it will definitely help...especially if you're trying to sell your images.

Just my http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o117/cards27fan/other/twocents.png

[NicD]

Looks good. There are a couple of changes I'd make though if it were mine. I see that you allow people to view original files. These are huge files and I see that I have the option to save the file.

If the site were mine I would limit the size of picture that is viewable, cut the option to save the image and I would also disable right click. I know it's not full proof in protecting your images from being stolen...but it will definitely help...especially if you're trying to sell your images.

Just my http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o117/cards27fan/other/twocents.png

You raise good points here....

The large file sizes are from when i first set up the website, i just put up full size copies..........bad move i know!
Now i re size the photo's to 1072pixels long size at 75% quality in lightroom.

The right click protect, is something i'm not happy about, its mainly because all my school friends (im only 16) expect all the photo's free, and when i do disable right click they get annoyed and tell me to take it down.

I do completely agree with the things you have said though.

Thanks for your input :)

[Lordkwaz]

Just made one a few days ago...only adding new images on this site for here on. I like it. Its something professional looking:cool:

[Collin85]

www.collinzphotography.com

I've been using Smugmug for about two years now. Very happy with these folks.

[smile.its.me]

Here's mine: http://www.sso-images.com/ (also linked to my name below).

I created this just to manage increasing requests for photo shoots from friends, neighbors, acquaintances, etc. and NOT as a side business. I just hate dealing with "what should I charge to friends?" type of issues, so I decided to let my SmugMug account do the transactional issues while I just shoot. I don't want to say "no" to photo shoot requests coming from friends and there are enough requests that I don't want to do for free, either. SmugMug came to my rescue perfectly for my situation!! So I didn't spend much time trying to make my site fashionable or sleek. Just a very simple one to manage photo shoot requests and avoid dreadful headaches...

Ditto. I have had opportunities to take pictures but I hate the "how much do I owe you?" I have had the (pro) account for over 2 years.

The thing I like the most...I can view the pics from smugmug on my iPhone very nicely. I am not a fan of the jazzy flash sites with the music.

http://www.octoberdawnphotography.com/

:)

[GwagDesigns]

http://www.GwagDesigns.com

Mostly a viewing gallery for events and such right now, im working on an actual portfolio page. Been very happy with SM over the last year and the new updates its received are fantastic.

[Millert1]

http://tommiller.smugmug.com/

[Paul A]

Ok Here's mine, would greatly appreciate CC, I know it needs it work.

http://www.paulsnatureimages.com/

[Concretin Nik]

www.MastPics.com

Very niche photography. But a fun niche. And I've only used the mast rig for car shows so far... will do more soon with real estate, community and event galleries.

I have done very lil' with the customization. But I dig it so far. Have sold several photos direct from the galleries.

[Tee Why]

It's in the link below.

[sebmour]

www.sebastiendamour.com (http://www.sebastiendamour.com)

[malibubts]

I just started the free trial and I'm hooked. I should be moving from flickr here soon. Anyway photoeric.smugmug.com. Any C&C welcome.

[hdcolumbus]

http://www.scottfreephotography.com CC Welcome on photos and site.

I completely integrated with Joomla to manage the content.

[Jezz]

www.JezzsPlace.com

[jasonleehl]

http://www.scottfreephotography.com CC Welcome on photos and site.

I completely integrated with Joomla to manage the content.

Wow, your design is amazing.... :)

[jft158]

www.johntrussellphotos.com

[Akire]

www.brierphoto.com

Still a WIP, as I am html disabled, but I think it looks okay for now. Next up is to create a photography blog and integrate it with my smug page.

[Menelaus]

www.brierphoto.com (http://www.brierphoto.com)
I am html disabled
That's ok, since you'll need to learn CSS for customizing ;)

[KCY]

http://kcyeung.smugmug.com/

Not alot on there yet, comments and critisism welcome

[Akire]

That's ok, since you'll need to learn CSS for customizing ;)


LOL, same difference!

[Hailwood]

I've had my SmugMug site for awhile, but only recently began to use the extremely powerful customization tools.

Here's my site:

http://dangerwillrobbins.smugmug.com

Let me know what you think!

[ImageMogul]

My consumer-level SmugMug site. All but a couple of the images were taken close to home in Middle Tennessee. I don't go out of state much. Hope you enjoy it.

http://imagemogul.smugmug.com/

Regards,
Mark

[Indepdude]

www.stephensawyers.com (http://www.stephensawyers.com)

C&C welcome

[WahooWolfe]

Not nearly as nice as Hailwoods smugmug site but it will get there.

http://kentwolfe.smugmug.com

Enjoy!

[Menelaus]

I've had my SmugMug site for awhile, but only recently began to use the extremely powerful customization tools.

Here's my site:

http://dangerwillrobbins.smugmug.com

Let me know what you think!
Front page is too tall, resolution wise. Try to prevent vertical scrolling for users with a 1080 vertical resolution. Ditch the default footer. The header is also kind of bland (a very popular design amongst smugmugers). Your shots are good, though, and that's what counts. ;)

[tunin]

This is pretty nice,. I mainly use Joomla and this would work great for all of my projects... what did you use? A wrapper? As I don't know much about smugmug, perhaps they have a CMS solution?

http://www.scottfreephotography.com CC Welcome on photos and site.

I completely integrated with Joomla to manage the content.

[clickclickclick]

www.lukejphotography.com

Need to make a new Logo.

[Hailwood]

Front page is too tall, resolution wise. Try to prevent vertical scrolling for users with a 1080 vertical resolution. Ditch the default footer. The header is also kind of bland (a very popular design amongst smugmugers). Your shots are good, though, and that's what counts. ;)

Thanks very much for the suggestions and the kind words.

I've made some updates for readability and overall format. I still want to find a look that's all my own, but I'm reasonably happy with the design for now.

By the way, your site and photos are both excellent.

[Menelaus]

By the way, your site and photos are both excellent.
Thanks, appreciate it :D

[dinny66]

www.mikedinsdale.co.uk (http://www.mikedinsdale.co.uk)

Hasn't been up too long. Don't know much about CSS,HTML etc, but the easy customisation stuff is great.

C+C welcome.

Mike

[MKray00]

Great stuff. I just committed to SmugMug about 2 weeks ago. CC please.

http://michaelpulley.smugmug.com (http://michaelpulley.smugmug.com/)

[Canon_For_Life]

Finally got my own domain name :)
www.m-b-photos.com

[ladolcevita]

Still working on it!

http://www.ladolcevita.smugmug.com/

[GwagDesigns]

Just did a theme revamp, www.GwagDesigns.com

[Tom Reichner]

Mine is: http://www.tomreichner.com/

Been with Smug for over a year now, and love it!

[Mike Deep]

Revised again.

http://www.mikedeep.com/

[mrfixitx]

I just signed up for the free trial and have only been playing with it since last night.

http://mrfixitx.smugmug.com/

So far I love it, a world of difference from free sites like flickr.

[inthegarden]

I just signed up for the free trial and have only been playing with it since last night.

http://mrfixitx.smugmug.com/

So far I love it, a world of difference from free sites like flickr.

Looks nice - is it the basic site - how do you get the rotating photos? My site looks more generic - http://photo-art.smugmug.com
The dark blue, small text is very hard to read, by the way.

[mrfixitx]

Looks nice - is it the basic site - how do you get the rotating photos? My site looks more generic - http://photo-art.smugmug.com
The dark blue, small text is very hard to read, by the way.

I signed up for the power user trial, so far I am loving all of the customization options and how wonderful the site looks.

For the slide show I followed this tutorial : http://dgrin.smugmug.com/gallery/3624147
(http://dgrin.smugmug.com/gallery/3624147)
You do need to be a power or pro user to get that slideshow though. To me the extra $20 a year is worth it for all the extra features and customization.

Thanks for the tip on nav bar. Can you check it out now and see if its a bit easier? I increased the font size and went to a lighter blue that will hopefully stand out a bit more.

[inthegarden]

The font is much better! I think I'll go check out the power and pro choices. Thanks.

[bubba zanetti]

Version 2. I totally suck at web crap...i can't even cut & paste without screwing something.

http://www.brisbanephotosonline.com/

Tell me if that front window image is too big please guys (ie takes too long to load up)

.

[petris]

Motorsport from Finland, click Kuvat to go "galleries" page

http://petris.smugmug.com/

kuvat=pics

[Bob F]

I have a Pro Smugmug account. How do I move towards selling images. Not sure how to do this... Please help...

[bubba zanetti]

I have a Pro Smugmug account. How do I move towards selling images. Not sure how to do this... Please help...

Its all on their site (http://www.smugmug.com/photos/professional-photo-hosting-sell-photos/)...possibly the most comprehensive info avail.

[mrfixitx]

buba zanetii

Version 2. I totally suck at web crap...i can't even cut & paste without screwing something.

http://www.brisbanephotosonline.com/

Tell me if that front window image is too big please guys (ie takes too long to load up)

.

The site loaded quickly for me. That said I think your banner photo may be to big for people who don't use higher resolutions.

On my laptop screen (1280x800) every time I click on a gallery when it loads it takes up over half the page using Firefox.

[bubba zanetti]

buba zanetii



The site loaded quickly for me. That said I think your banner photo may be to big for people who don't use higher resolutions.

On my laptop screen (1280x800) every time I click on a gallery when it loads it takes up over half the page using Firefox.

Thanks so much for letting me know. I opened it last week on someones laptop (mac/firefox) and it was huge/slow. I didnt know if that was a common issue or their speed. I will reduce it in MP & physical size now. ta.

[gh patriot]

this thread is great. Thanks everyone.

[wayovrpar]

Soccer portfolio and smug site in my signature. Just starting out, but willing to learn....and hopefully someday earn....thanks for looking.

[carshop]

Whats the best and fastest way to upload full size images to smugmug?
Takes hours to load a lot of photos through Lightroom.
I have the pro account.
Thanks

[Menelaus]

I use Send to Smugmug. It has right click shell integration which I like, and if the upload fails, it will just ask if you'd like to retry from the point of failure, which is convenient. It's the best batch uploader I've used for Smug so far.

There is no "fastest" way, in terms of upload speed. You're limited to your ISP there. I usually do my uploads overnight, and I can average about 2 gigs per 8 hours.

[Menelaus]

Soccer portfolio and smug site in my signature. Just starting out, but willing to learn....and hopefully someday earn....thanks for looking.
I would tone that banner down just a tad...you're wasting so much screen space by having such a huge image.

[carshop]

I use Send to Smugmug. It has right click shell integration which I like, and if the upload fails, it will just ask if you'd like to retry from the point of failure, which is convenient. It's the best batch uploader I've used for Smug so far.

There is no "fastest" way, in terms of upload speed. You're limited to your ISP there. I usually do my uploads overnight, and I can average about 2 gigs per 8 hours.
Thats what I do now, through Lightroom.
Thanks

[MLphoto]

So i got the power account for smugmug yesterday, hopefully going to start developing my page by today.

Is the customization easy to work with, I've seen some really nice layouts and people were using smugmug. Is any HTML or CSS required?

[lindsaytblum]

http://lindsayblum.smugmug.com

I love me some smugmug! Thanks for looking :-)

[lindsaytblum]

So i got the power account for smugmug yesterday, hopefully going to start developing my page by today.

Is the customization easy to work with, I've seen some really nice layouts and people were using smugmug. Is any HTML or CSS required?

Nope! But it helps to give your site a more personal look. There is even an "Easy Customizer" to help you change the appearance of your site.

[Eric]

I've had mine for a while now, mainly as a personal gallery, I'm in the process of transforming it into a more business orientated site, still trying to figure out where I'm going with it.

Let me know any suggestions you may have.

http://www.ericdarlington.com

Thanks

[DigitalMan]

In my signature.

C & C Welcome!

[MakeMeShutter]

I would like a more professional look.

I have been trying, but it always seems to turn out looking quite generic :cry:

Any idea on how to make it look more professional????

Thanks in advance,
--Shawn

[Canon_For_Life]

I would like a more professional look.

I have been trying, but it always seems to turn out looking quite generic :cry:

Any idea on how to make it look more professional????

Thanks in advance,
--Shawn

Are you kidding!? For a smugmug, that looks pretty great to me! Good work ;) I would be interested in knowing some of those secrets:D

[Mr Zoom]

I was one of the earliest adopters of smugmug which you can tell since I have one the prime 1st name accounts - http://ken.smugmug.com.

Most of the good stuff is in the uploads section. I'm too lazy to customize the site or keep it organized but I do use the heck out of it with over 3000 images online and growing everyweek - Ken

[inthegarden]

I would like a more professional look.

I have been trying, but it always seems to turn out looking quite generic :cry:

Any idea on how to make it look more professional????

Thanks in advance,
--Shawn

I agree - it's very nice looking! It helps that your photography is beautiful, too. A couple of ideas - the framing around your slideshow does look "generic". Maybe you could put something more edgy around it. One other thought might be to take the wording off the right side of the slideshow giving it a bit more of a minimalist look. I like the blurb at the bottom and the site is easy to navigate.
I wish I had to motivation to try and customize the look of my site, http://photo-art.smugmug.com

[MakeMeShutter]

Thanks for the kind words and advice inthegarden and Canon_For_Life.

I wish I knew how to add a custom border such as a frame.

With my limited knowledge of HTML and CSS I have only about 4 different kinds in my bag of tricks. double line, solid line, ridge, and maybe one or two others.

Many of the sites on smugmug are a single centered slideshow and I wanted to avoid being like the crowd a bit.


It looks as though I will have to do a bit more research on the border thing and see if I can come up with something a bit less generic.

Thank You,
--Shawn

[MLphoto]

I'm already a member of smugmug, power account.

can sites like this one be made:
http://www.jeffwyma.com/index.html

very simple, very plain, but nice... i want my site to be just based on my pictures.

[lindsaytblum]

I'm already a member of smugmug, power account.

can sites like this one be made:
http://www.jeffwyma.com/index.html

very simple, very plain, but nice... i want my site to be just based on my pictures.

I really, really like your site! It looks very clean, very professional, and your homepage slide show is great (I like that the viewer can control which pics to look at). Nice job!

[MLphoto]

I really, really like your site! It looks very clean, very professional, and your homepage slide show is great (I like that the viewer can control which pics to look at). Nice job!

that's not my site ;)

I'm asking with smugmug customizer can a site like that be made :)

[MLphoto]

nvm to my question about, just found out that everything is customizable... you can strip it down and use HTML even.

[Tanya De Leeuw]

I love Smugmug! Just wish I was smart enough to customize more ...

Link in my signature ... thanks for looking!

[pelooyen]

I am only just starting - but here is my share - thanks for looking
(in my signature)

[samsen]

I am only just starting - but here is my share - thanks for looking
(in my signature)

Good you referred to signature.

[MakeMeShutter]

I am only just starting - but here is my share - thanks for looking
(in my signature)

Nice clean site, I love your creative macro work with the soap bubbles.

[pelooyen]

Nice clean site, I love your creative macro work with the soap bubbles.

Thanks - your site looks great and the photos are amazing? How did you get the slide show happening?

[MakeMeShutter]

Thanks - your site looks great and the photos are amazing? How did you get the slide show happening?

For the slideshow I simply followed the directions at the link below.
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=188720

[pyrojim]

www.Jameshorine.com



my best galleries are the ones detailing 420 at porter meadow, on campus at UCSC.

[Eric]

Amazing that this thread was dead since 2009 until a week ago.

I'm glad its back, just had mine spruced up. http://www.ericdarlington.com

[dawnkyung]

www.dawnlightphotos.com

[Ronny Geenen]

I prefer to have my own domain. All smugmug sites are not yours. Smugmug controles it and smugmug owns it. Your title site has been forwarded to smugmug and that means you have very little change to get seo ranking. When I do a google search for some name, a name.smugmug.com will not show up.
These sites are good for storing pictures and letting your friends and family know where they can find your pictures. But when you want a business site, you better start having your own domain and a related email address. I created http://LetPicturesTalk.com and email is Ronny@LetPicturesTalk.com

[ZacW]

Nice site Ronny! SmugMug actually has great SEO for our users.

http://help.smugmug.com/customer/portal/articles/84519-maximize-search-engine-findability
http://help.smugmug.com/customer/portal/articles/93327-search-engines-and-seo

It's all about keywording your images, getting the right meta data in there, and having links to your site/photos posted in blogs and forums like POTN. All of these things are done by the user and that's what really makes a difference with SEO.

-Zac

[bbvdm]

www.imagesbyjmp.com

Coupon code: bfLxtkMwhlfMw

[Hikin Mike]

I prefer to have my own domain. All smugmug sites are not yours. Smugmug controles it and smugmug owns it. Your title site has been forwarded to smugmug and that means you have very little change to get seo ranking. When I do a google search for some name, a name.smugmug.com will not show up.
These sites are good for storing pictures and letting your friends and family know where they can find your pictures. But when you want a business site, you better start having your own domain and a related email address. I created http://LetPicturesTalk.com and email is Ronny@LetPicturesTalk.com


I have my own domain and a non-Smugmug website. I created a sub-domain for my Smugmug site. Smugmug doesn't own my site, domain or the sub-domain....I DO. ;)

[randomlinh]

Amazing that this thread was dead since 2009 until a week ago.

I'm glad its back, just had mine spruced up. http://www.ericdarlington.com

nicely done with the sidebar.