There are a number of options out there for hosting galleries with direct purchase options. Zenfolio and Shootproof spring to mind first. Shootproof is free for up to 100 or so photos and very nominal fees for larger storage. Clients can buy photos directly through the gallery. You have the...
I would buy all 3 and have two of them redirect to whichever one you decide is your main domain name. You want to make it as easy as possible for someone to find you.
How was this lit? Was it outdoors on an overcast day? In general, you want to get light into someone's eyes in a portrait. Here they are completely in shadow and look a bit like black holes. If this was outdoors, having your subject face open sky or using a reflector can really help.
IF you are looking at Nikon DSLRs, they are all "good" cameras. The right one for you is completely dependent on your budget and where you are on your photographic journey. How will you be using your camera? What will you be shooting? Under what conditions? What would be completely fine for...
I am supposed to be organizing and tagging photo files. Instead, I find myself stopping to reminisce and edit shots that got missed originally. Why yes, I am the queen of procrastination. :wink:
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Are you talking about taking a photo and having it printed on a card stock-like paper to make note cards or printing photos on photo paper (like a lot of chains do for holiday cards)?
Have you identified your target market? Do you know what resonates and appeals to them? Do NOT pick a cutesy name. It is the quickest way to end up with a tired, dated name that you detest in a year or two or three.
I have heard people rave about Blurb. I have not personally tried them and I have no idea how the prices line up. I do know that they will remove their branding from your book for a slight fee.
To me "Swaddled Memories" is strictly a newborn photographer-- you don't swaddle maternity, older kids, or families, right?
I struggled with a name for a long time and in the end chose my own name. My clients hire me for MY eye, MY vision, and MY customer service. In the end, I am selling ME.
She is lovely and the lighting on her face looks nice. However, she is looking a bit like a head with no body here. Low key has lots of dark tones, not big areas of no detail at all.