I'm about to do a re-design. . .

[CLKunst]

. . . so I might as well find out what's wrong with the old one first! This is my first time posting in this forum so be kind as I'm a photographer not a web designer. I just get by so use small words please.

I used Freeway Express to design and maintenance my site for just over 2 years I upload my feature gallery using Transmit FTP. I have all of my portfolio galleries linked to and hosted through Shutterfly but I am interested in learning more about how I might host my own galleries so any suggestions there will be most appreciated. Right now I can keep up with one feature gallery a month off of Shutterfly but would like to move away from them entirely to more cohesively and professionally present my images.

Have at it! Here it is:

www.clicksphotography.net

[gahspidy]

CLKunst, I just had a look through your site. I like the look of it, has a professional appearance. The only thing that bothered me was that it took many clicks to finally get to a somewhat larger image. I think, though that this will be addressed when your next site upgrade hosts your own gallery.

[CLKunst]

CLKunst, I just had a look through your site. I like the look of it, has a professional appearance. The only thing that bothered me was that it took many clicks to finally get to a somewhat larger image. I think, though that this will be addressed when your next site upgrade hosts your own gallery.

That is indeed one of my most powerful motivators for doing this re-design. Thank you for taking the time to look Gary. I always appreciate your time and opinion. Any suggestions for gallery creation tools? I work with Mac and have used JAlbum and Photoshop's web album builder but would like still more control over the final design.

[gahspidy]

I have used Frontpage 2003 photogallery that was in the program, so I can't offer up any other suggestions. however, I too am considering looking for a nother gallery option and have been considering toying with Photoshops CS gallery. i understand there are elaborate software for galleries out there to be had, if someone could direct you an I towards them. Perhaps a search for "photo Galleries" ? I'll let you know if i have anything new to offer you.

[gahspidy]

That is indeed one of my most powerful motivators for doing this re-design. Thank you for taking the time to look Gary. I always appreciate your time and opinion. Any suggestions for gallery creation tools? I work with Mac and have used JAlbum and Photoshop's web album builder but would like still more control over the final design.

CLK, Shutterman (Wes) has just given me a heads -up on a very cool picture viewer called Simpleviewer. check out my thread on this forum and you will see his link he included in his reply. I think you will like this viewer, and I will be looking into it as well to see if it will be compatible with my site.

[CLKunst]

Thanks for the heads up Gary and for your response at large to my queries. I downloaded the software but haven't really had a chance to play with it yet. I've seen it's implementation on your site and I am very impressed with how fast it loads. Hopefully I can make it work as well for me.

Does anyone else have any input or constructive insight to share?