I have been supplying digital images to clients for many years, using a mixture of optical discs (CD/DVD’s) sent by post or by uploading to a server such as YouSendIt or Dropbox. For me online delivery provides speed, a guaranteed delivery time and a reduction in the use of environment damaging plastics and paper. You can read more about the advantages of image delivery online unlimited storage and why I choose Photoshelter

Photoshelter

As a commercial photographer I need online delivery, proofing and storage. These are essential elements to my workflow. Having a service provider like Photoshelter has enabled me to provide a consistent, secure and adaptable solution to send images to clients. Along with tools for proofing and collaboration there is also long term storage of image files in almost all formats.

Access & Downloading

Clients can access image files by a secure link accessible only to a specific user login or a password. The default for all client galleries is no access, this makes galleries very secure. From this starting point I have to manually select those who have access. I never provide password only or open access to galleries unless this is requested by the client. Permission to access and download images is setup initially by entering the recipient client’s email into the Photoshelter address book. I then send a link to the client, which directs them to a login page. An email and password is requested at this point. Clients who are receiving access for the first time will have to create their own password by creating an account.

Client Area

Clients set up with a Photoshelter account can access all the galleries I have shared with them. This can be achieved by viewing the ‘Client Area’ from here its possible to see a list all of galleries and gallery collections. Its also possible to see shared light boxes as well.

Tools

• Lightbox –  A lightbox is a way of collaborating on selecting images and sharing specific images with either myself or another collaborator.
• Proofing Tool – Streamlines the process of viewing and selecting images to be shared with me for the purpose of processing and optimising.
• Downloads – From the gallery page its possible to download images as a batch or individually.

Photo shelter has continued to advance its technology and provide better tools and value for money. It is now possible to store images long term online in the cloud. There are plans to integrate the Lightbox and Proofing Tool to make the whole system more user friendly.

Full instructions for image delivery online service are provided here.

If you are interested in joining Photoshelter please use the following link to save money on sign up. http://www.photoshelter.com/referral/AL9XR29M79

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