An Unusual Question, Perhaps

sara505

But something I ponder.

What happens my SmugMug web site when I die, my site having become a main scrapbook/journal, for family, personal, as well as artistic.

I'm thinking I might create hard-copies of the galleries/text. But time consuming. Yes, all my files are stored on HD and DVDs, but not the same as my carefully crafted galleries.

Talk it over with my kids - I don't think they really know the extent of the contents - let them know I hope they'll keep the site up, but how are the issues of billing/ownership/password handled by Smug Mug in the event of the death of a customer?

I ain't goin' anywhere anytime soon, God-willing - but I do think of this stuff, and am wondering if others have given thought to this issue, if so, how are you dealing with it?

Just stuff I think about at my age, from a practical stand-point more than anything else.

Thanks!

JohnBiggs

Not something I like to think about.

Awais Yaqub

Same thought came into my mind several times. I really want to know what will happen to my photos when i die. For this reason i really want to do something special about photography, so people could remember me in good words. Some serious Exhibitions and a book are in my mind

Anyway don't think like that keep shooting and have fun

Andy

Make sure your 'final instructions' to family members include something that gives access to your SmugMug account - identifying info, name Credit Card used (last 5 digits), email address, etc. We routinely get emails from surviving family members who want to take over the account - we will give access once they can prove identity and the death of the SmugMug member.

GJMPhoto

I don't know about you guys...but I'm taking my laptop with me. I'll just keep maintaining it from wherever I am

Think of the shots I'll be able to post!

sara505

JohnBiggs wrote:

Not something I like to think about.

At a certain age, one does think about this stuff. Not in a morbid sense, but as a matter of planning. You're too young!

sara505

Andy wrote:

Make sure your 'final instructions' to family members include something that gives access to your SmugMug account - identifying info, name Credit Card used (last 5 digits), email address, etc. We routinely get emails from surviving family members who want to take over the account - we will give access once they can prove identity and the death of the SmugMug member.

Thanks, Andy, that seems simple enough.

sara505

GJMPhoto wrote:

I don't know about you guys...but I'm taking my laptop with me. I'll just keep maintaining it from wherever I am

Think of the shots I'll be able to post!

You'll send us the links....