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Hello,

Just a short note to say my new site is up, I would appreciate any one passing by to let me know what they think.

Few things to add and change, but would appreciate it if you told me of any typos problems etc

All the best Alan

www.ay-photography.com

Dec 30, 2008 at 01:17 PM

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Nice pictures, but I lost interest while the images loaded. I have DSL and the images/pages took way too long to load IMO.

Jack

Dec 30, 2008 at 01:56 PM

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Thanks For the feedback Jack, what browser are you using? the pictures are instant at this end, on IE7 and Firefox

All the best Alan

Dec 30, 2008 at 05:13 PM

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Hi, Alan,

Here is my honest critique of the site. I know it is what you would want. It is meant in a tactful way for you to consider, and in a friendly tone.

I like the layout. The links are easy to use. I like that there is no music to have to turn on/off. I like the color scheme. It has a general "good" feel when navigating. Of course, I like the photography, too. I also REALLY appreciate the tutorial on HDR. Too many snobs don't like to share. They covet their processing. I appreciate your helpfulness and selfless attitude here.

What to consider for changes: I don't like that wedding prices aren't posted for each package. I want to know up-front, and not have to e-mail or call for that information. That's a personal taste thing, I know. Not posting prices may also be a good way to weed out non-serious lurkers. Given the option, however, I would probably be more inclined to inquire from the posted price photographer first.
Secondly, I see punctuation errors frequently, and this is something that you may want to look at. Of course, my degree is in English, so I tend to nit-pick at that more than most.
Lastly, I'm not a fan of the font. It was difficult for me to read, although the color contrast was nice.

In sum, it is very nice and well put together. My nits are just things to add polishing touches...
Tim

Dec 31, 2008 at 01:17 AM

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Beautiful images Alan. I've really enjoyed your B/W venice pictures, but I have to say the color versions are really great too.. All very nice. Loaded quickly for my DSL connection.

Oh, and you misspelled color! (wink, wink, nudge, nudge...)

: )

Dec 31, 2008 at 01:30 AM

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Albert Taylor wrote:
Beautiful images Alan. I've really enjoyed your B/W venice pictures, but I have to say the color versions are really great too.. All very nice. Loaded quickly for my DSL connection.

Oh, and you misspelled color! (wink, wink, nudge, nudge...)

: )
He Hate Me!

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Dec 31, 2008 at 01:45 AM

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Hey Alan,

Love the look of the website. The contrast of the colors work really well...and it looks very professionally made as well. For your wedding photography, you should really post prices for each of your packages. Also, that little up and down arrow is really annoying to scroll. Maybe adding a scrollbar would be much better.

Good luck with your wedding photography!

eric

Dec 31, 2008 at 03:05 AM

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T-bone1 wrote:
Hi, Alan,

Here is my honest critique of the site. I know it is what you would want. It is meant in a tactful way for you to consider, and in a friendly tone.

Thanks again Tim

Dec 31, 2008 at 09:35 AM

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All the best Alan

Dec 31, 2008 at 09:37 AM

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eric kim wrote:
Hey Alan,

Love the look of the website. The contrast of the colors work really well...and it looks very professionally made as well. For your wedding photography, you should really post prices for each of your packages. Also, that little up and down arrow is really annoying to scroll. Maybe adding a scrollbar would be much better.

Good luck with your wedding photography!

eric

Hi Eric thanks for the feed back, prices will be posted soon. I agree the scroll thingy is annoying, I might have to change the whole template though

All the best Alan

Dec 31, 2008 at 09:40 AM

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Thanks again everyone for the feed back and reommendations. The changes have now been made.

To make the necessary changes I have had to change the template and colour scheme, hopefully it will meet your approval

Thanks again

All the best Alan

Dec 31, 2008 at 12:02 PM

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<<Albert Taylor wrote:
Beautiful images Alan. I've really enjoyed your B/W venice pictures, but I have to say the color versions are really great too.. All very nice. Loaded quickly for my DSL connection.

Oh, and you misspelled color! (wink, wink, nudge, nudge...)

: )

Thanks Albert, good news about the quick loading. Sorry about the spelling of colour..opps did it again

All the best Alan >>

To a very talented Alan, I assume you live in Britain and want to work in Britain, if that is so it's not a good idea to ask on an American Forum for help in spelling - there are certainly differences like i.e. - color (American spelling) and colour (English spelling ) etc. A good Idea though to have your wife check it all out

Alan, are you the same talented bloke who blew us all away with his candid shots in London on DPr

That was years ago...Awsome stuff - and if I rightly remember: you did just meet your wife then, isnt that right?

Good luck to you and a Happy New Year to you and yours....

Best, Bee

Dec 31, 2008 at 10:34 PM

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Hello Bee

Thank you for your comments. Don't think I'm the same bloke, never taken candid shots in London?

Happy New Year to you also

All the best Alan

Dec 31, 2008 at 10:52 PM

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One last thing,

I really enjoy the website, but if your sole purpose is to have the website to advertise wedding photography, you should make everything on the site 100% dedicated to wedding photography...or create another sub-website to purely showcase your wedding work. Don't get me wrong... I love your B/W photography and landscapes...but I'm sure that doesn't really interest someone seeking a talented wedding photographer.

eric

btw changes look good.

Jan 01, 2009 at 02:33 AM

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... Sorry Alan, my mistake

should have looked around more on your website... very polished and I like the understated style - I am sure that you will be a success - can't fail with that talent

Best, Bee

Jan 01, 2009 at 03:33 AM

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eric kim wrote:
One last thing,

I really enjoy the website, but if your sole purpose is to have the website to advertise wedding photography, you should make everything on the site 100% dedicated to wedding photography...or create another sub-website to purely showcase your wedding work. Don't get me wrong... I love your B/W photography and landscapes...but I'm sure that doesn't really interest someone seeking a talented wedding photographer.

eric

btw changes look good.

Thanks Eric,

Point taken, moved a few things around, until the second area of the web site is developed

Happy New Year

Alan

Jan 01, 2009 at 10:34 AM

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i like the flow of your website... easy to interprit... user friendly... loads fast on my dsl.

Jan 01, 2009 at 10:48 AM

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Thank You for taking the time to look around my site. I'm pleased to hear the loading speed is fast. That was a major concern.

All the best Alan

Jan 01, 2009 at 10:52 AM

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Very classy Alan.
Good luck !

Jan 01, 2009 at 12:36 PM

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Thanks lazlo

All the best Alan

Jan 01, 2009 at 01:12 PM

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Wow!! I love your website Alan, and of course your photo work. I have been using coppermine for a gallery system on my website, and want to change to a Flash system like yours, besides, I've been having trouble with the coppermine software messing some things up. Could I PM you regarding who and where you got your Flash album software? I'm looking to buy something I can rely on.

BTW, my immediate impression of your site was good. Looks simply to use and gives the viewer the control to see what you have to offer.

Thanks,

Morgan

Jan 01, 2009 at 01:53 PM

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scherertz wrote:
Wow!! I love your website Alan, and of course your photo work. I have been using coppermine for a gallery system on my website, and want to change to a Flash system like yours, besides, I've been having trouble with the coppermine software messing some things up. Could I PM you regarding who and where you got your Flash album software? I'm looking to buy something I can rely on.

BTW, my immediate impression of your site was good. Looks simply to use and gives the viewer the control to see what you have to offer.

Thanks,

Morgan

Thanks Morgan

The site is built by www.photobiz.com

All the best Alan

Jan 01, 2009 at 08:09 PM

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brucem24 wrote:i like the flow of your website... easy to interprit... user friendly... loads fast on my dsl.
lazlo369 wrote:Very classy Alan. Good luck !
Albert Taylor wrote:Beautiful images Alan. I've really enjoyed your B/W venice pictures, but I have to say the color versions are really great too.. All very nice. Loaded quickly for my DSL connection.

Hey Alan ! Congrats on the new site ! Hope you can make living out of it.
I am not very eloquent in English, so i just copy&paste.

Good luck. Sergey.

Jan 02, 2009 at 01:50 PM

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Thank you very much Sergey

All the best Alan

Jan 02, 2009 at 02:05 PM

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Hi Allen,

As a photographer I think your site is first rate. I really like the HDR shots and the trade secrets section was appreciated. As a prospective customer I would like to see some of your wedding work as examples.

I think the flow and layout are good, as a showcase for your work and a business sight but definitely more examples for your clients would help.

Good luck and good health in the new year,

Mike

Jan 02, 2009 at 02:30 PM


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