Print Ordering

[BioSpark]

Hey Guys,

I've used the search function on this question, so before I get ripped a new one I just wanted to let you know. Lately I've had people ask where they could order prints from of my portfolio, and I've never thought about selling prints until now. I'm looking to find somewhere that I can upload my print, set the prices for the sizes then it'll do the rest (printing, delivering etc).

I see that zenfolio is a good site to go through, but I already have a flickr account to upload all my photo's to for my portfolio. I'm mainly just looking for a place that I can upload the photos I want to sell, and they take care of the transaction/printing/shipping.

If this is a bad idea, then please let me know. I'm not sure if most of you set up a system where someone orders, you get an email, then you send the photo to print through a separate company or what.

Thanks again!

[BioSpark]

No one? I also wonder if you can password protect certain albums for ordering.

[Retouch UK]

Hi Bio,

You should give smugmug a look its a good site for showing and selling your prints. Have a search for it on this forum there will be quite a few threads about it.

Chris

[BioSpark]

Smugmug looks good, but can I set custom my prices on different sizes of pictures?

[The Mack]

Yes. Do a little reading on smugmug.com and you'll find answers to all your questions.

[BioSpark]

Cool. Thanks Mack/Retouch. I'm in a bit of a time pinch, hence my quick questions. I appreciate the help all the same.

[mutau052]

check out instaproofs.com, i use them and they rock. they should also have an iPhone app to control your account with them pretty soon.

i chose them because they are easy, a flat 15% fee, and no monthly fees.

[PhotosGuy]

Online orders question (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=501332)

[pantherphotos]

I use photostockplus.com

I love them, they take 15% off of your markup, not your total price. They have all kinds of marketing tools for you to use for free. Just add a little info (like 5 minutes), print, and you can have fliers, coupons, e-cards to email to your clients, and much more. They're great to work with! You do have to pay like $99/year, but to me, it is so worth it to save the time of having to do it all myself. They print and deliver, use high quality inks and paper, and have tons other merchandise as well. More than Smugmug.

I used to use Smugmug, and they're good too. Great quality prints and fast delvery. But I had to pay $149/year to be able to set my own prices. I switched to photostockplus because of the marketing tools they have available. I more than doubled my sales in one month because of those tools. I never really had time to make my own fliers, coupons, website banners, etc because I don't do this full-time. I can now print that kind of stuff off within minutes and have them available to pass out at events. It has worked tremendously for me! Maybe give them a look.

[zagiace]

check out instaproofs.com, i use them and they rock. they should also have an iPhone app to control your account with them pretty soon.

i chose them because they are easy, a flat 15% fee, and no monthly fees.
Cool, an iPhone ap would rock. I use them too, but I use them because they do not fufill the orders.

[MJPhotos24]

Exposure Manager...
http://www.exposuremanager.com/aff/mikejanesphotography
It's still the most customizable site out there to do what you want.

[sobad]

I use Exposure Manager and have had excellent results. I really don't take advantage of a lot of their customizable features but it's great for uploading a bunch of photos from sporting events that I shoot and the do complete fullfillment. The also only charge a 10% commission.
http://www.exposuremanager.com/aff/jharrisphotography