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elamont
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


Hi everyone,

wondering if anyone has a suggestion for online ordering and proofing? Or what do you use? I currently have a Zenfolio account for my client galleries and its ok... seems a bit on the expensive side for what the offer, and I've never been thrilled with the back end design.

Does anyone use Squarespace? Thoughts?

Any suggestions would be great!

Thanks

PS - this seems like a natural topic, so I apologize if I am duplicating recent posts, but I couldnt find anything searching for "client gallery", "online proofing", etc etc.



Feb 21, 2016 at 09:51 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


I use Pixieset for my client galleries, which is not the cheapest thing out there, but the interface is nice and user friendly, allows for easy sharing as well as downloading.

I hear good things about Cloudspot, which sounds exactly the same as Pixieset (with a less ridiculous name).

Squarespace is a nice for site building, but no way would I ever use it to deliver or proof anything, it simply doesn't have that type of usability.



Feb 22, 2016 at 01:26 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


One more thumbs-up for Pixieset (terrible name and all). Nice interface, simple to use.

We used Instaproofs previously, but the design left a lot to be desired. They do have an updated, more modern layout so worth a second look maybe.



Feb 23, 2016 at 05:00 PM
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We use Pixieset after spending a year with ShootProof, a brief flirtation with Instaproofs, and almost 10 years on PhotoCart. In 2016, we posted over 120 weddings on Pixieset with full download and no issues. We use proDPI for print fulfillment.

I hear the studio management suite Sprout has online galleries as well, and the wordpress template ProPhoto also has an online gallery solution.



Feb 23, 2016 at 05:53 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


I am using Photoshelter for all my needs at the moment and it is fantastic. Drop me a PM of you'd like me to send you a login so you can have a look around.

I spend a LONG time last year analysing what was best fit for me and my web needs (website/proofing/sales/blog) and looked at pretty much everything in the market including Pixieset and Squarespace (tested both and many others) before settling on Photoshelter. Other good options but it was the right choice for me. Very happy customer.



Feb 23, 2016 at 06:45 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


I use a Wordpress plugin called Sunshine Photo


Feb 23, 2016 at 06:49 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


Sunshine Photo is new to me. Looks interesting — do they make digital downloads easy?


Feb 23, 2016 at 10:55 PM
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RedCart


Feb 23, 2016 at 10:58 PM
tonyhart
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


Sorry to resurrect a dead thread, but considering moving my proofing to ShootProof (after being impressed with it at The Photography Show recently) and wanted to ask LeeSimms why he moved to Pixieset? Lee, care to chime in?


Mar 24, 2016 at 09:12 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


Following this very closely as well


Mar 24, 2016 at 10:23 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


It was about 14 months ago — Pixieset announced proDPI support, and I really liked their dynamic/keystoning galleries. ShootProof seemed to have a different (aged) esthetic and the over look of the galleries was sorta flat. I did like their back-end/admin panels and never had any issues with them.

I've been looking at the Sunshine Photo plug-in and have high hopes for them. Could be just the thing in the end.




Mar 24, 2016 at 10:41 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


I think ShootProof have majorly overhauled their look as it's very much like Pixieset now. Cheers Lee.


Mar 24, 2016 at 12:39 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


Like others said, Pixieset, but also Photodeck.. both have print fullfilment through WHCC and other print vendors.


Mar 24, 2016 at 01:20 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


And why drop photo cart? The change to sytist?

I'm thinking of getting sytist myself.



Mar 24, 2016 at 07:23 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


LeeSimms wrote:
Sunshine Photo is new to me. Looks interesting — do they make digital downloads easy?


Sorry I missed your question

Digital downloads is easy enough, but not as simple as it could be.



Mar 24, 2016 at 10:08 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


Anyone have a prophoto proofing gallery I can see? I've been beta testing the new P6 and thinking of adding the proofing if it's awesome.


Mar 25, 2016 at 07:36 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


ShootProof. The best out there, IMHO.


Mar 28, 2016 at 11:55 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


Elijah wrote:
ShootProof. The best out there, IMHO.


I'm using them now and they are good but not great.



Apr 04, 2016 at 07:29 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


Imagine my surprise when I realized Sunshine Photo is based about a half mile from my house. I ride my bike passed that address all the time, lol.


Apr 09, 2016 at 11:16 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Online Proofing & Client Ordering Solution?


Bumping.

Anyone have experience with CloudSpot? Seems to be $5/m cheaper for the same thing Pixieset is offering

On a similar note, why choose ShootProof for $5/m more than Pixieset?



Sep 01, 2016 at 06:54 PM
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