How can I find Smugmug Pro sites?

bacton · June 1, 2009

Probably a very dumb question....

However, I want to upgrade my Smugmug account to the PRO level. I want to develop some design specifications before making the move and want to look at some existing PRO sites.

I did find a small number of sites (<5) from dGrin, but I want a large sample size.

Is there some search criteria or other way to identify Smugmug PRO sites?

Thanks in advance.

Bob.

Ham1 · June 1, 2009

bacton wrote:

Probably a very dumb question....

However, I want to upgrade my Smugmug account to the PRO level. I want to develop some design specifications before making the move and want to look at some existing PRO sites.

I did find a small number of sites (<5) from dGrin, but I want a large sample size.

Is there some search criteria or other way to identify Smugmug PRO sites?

Thanks in advance.

Bob.

Hey Bob,

It is hard for us to keep up with all the amazing customized sites out there!

Here are some to get you started:
http://dgrin.smugmug.com/gallery/1801307#P-1-20
http://kevinwinzeler.com/
http://leightonoc.smugmug.com/
http://halbergphotographers.smugmug.com/
http://swanphoto.smugmug.com/

Here are a few customization-for-hire companies that specialize in SM customization:
http://wolfsnap.smugmug.com/gallery/7405439_9LwJr#477114023_7JgeG
http://www.jrphotosandwebdesign.com/gallery/2959631#422042396_fusja
http://www.greatexpectationsdesign.com/

Good luck!
Markham

bacton · June 1, 2009

Ham1 wrote:

Hey Bob,

It is hard for us to keep up with all the amazing customized sites out there!

Here are some to get you started:
http://dgrin.smugmug.com/gallery/1801307#P-1-20
http://kevinwinzeler.com/
http://leightonoc.smugmug.com/
http://halbergphotographers.smugmug.com/
http://swanphoto.smugmug.com/

Here are a few customization-for-hire companies that specialize in SM customization:
http://wolfsnap.smugmug.com/gallery/7405439_9LwJr#477114023_7JgeG
http://www.jrphotosandwebdesign.com/gallery/2959631#422042396_fusja
http://www.greatexpectationsdesign.com/

Good luck!
Markham

Thanks Markham for the fast response and links to some excellent sites!

I was kinda hoping that there would be some "little known" search string that would identify any SM PRO sites.... .....a label for something stuck down in the footer of a site....

...I guess that would be too easy.

Thanks again.

Bob.

Tim Kamppinen · June 1, 2009

Mine is a pro site if you'd like to take a gander at it. Nothing earth-shattering going on in terms of customization, mind you.

Cygnus Studios · June 1, 2009

I have a pro site also. Slightly different than most. That is the great thing about Smugmug. So many options for those who choose the pro account.

Chris H · June 2, 2009

What's interesting is that there are probably some pro sites that aren't as nice as power sites. The harsh fact, you can have a pro account and be the best photographer in the world, but if you don't have an eye for graphic design then your site may never look 'pro'.

BTW, I'm hanging myself out here a bit, mine's a pro site which follows the tried and tested formula here at SM. As an architect and photographer I've always followed the 'less is more' ethos. I'm not a big fan of frilly borders and complex wallpapers / colour schemes.

J Allen · June 2, 2009

Chris H wrote:

What's interesting is that there are probably some pro sites that aren't as nice as power sites. The harsh fact, you can have a pro account and be the best photographer in the world, but if you don't have an eye for graphic design then your site may never look 'pro'.

BTW, I'm hanging myself out here a bit, mine's a pro site which follows the tried and tested formula here at SM. As an architect and photographer I've always followed the 'less is more' ethos. I'm not a big fan of frilly borders and complex wallpapers / colour schemes.

I wanted to jump in here and give Mr. Humphreys a thumbs-up.....

Chris-
I think you've out-did yourself on your web site...very awesome!!

I've looked at a lot of smugmug sites and I think your site is defiantly one that stands out to me as being very professional and unique!
(I even borrowed a few ideas from ya

)

Chris H · June 2, 2009

Many thanks, very kind of you to say so.:D

apexonephoto · June 2, 2009

I've been here for over 3 years, I can't recall how many changes I have done.

Craig Ridley · June 3, 2009

Chris H wrote:

Many thanks, very kind of you to say so.:D

Very nice site Chris - looks awesome.

How did you do the front page? I presume that is not a standard smugmug feature with the multiple photo slideshow.

timnosenzo · June 4, 2009

Craig Ridley wrote:

How did you do the front page? I presume that is not a standard smugmug feature with the multiple photo slideshow.

I don't know how he did it, but you could just make a few photos like that in photoshop, and put them in a gallery for your slideshow to pull. That would probably be the easiest way to do it.

fredjclaus · June 5, 2009

timnosenzo wrote:

I don't know how he did it, but you could just make a few photos like that in photoshop, and put them in a gallery for your slideshow to pull. That would probably be the easiest way to do it.

The Front page slide shows are done with a CSS code. My site is a pro site as well. It took a few days to figure it out, but all I did was set some photos into a particular gallary and told the front page to show that gallery. Now whenever anyone clicks on my site that slide show is what comes up. I don't have a portfolio done yet, so for now I just took one of my events and put them on the front.

www.fredjclaus.smugmug.com

BeachsidePaul · June 5, 2009

Not sure how he did it but it was not just CSS. Remember CSS is for defining styles, not actions. It's done with flash or Javascript. Just a clarification. Later, Paul

JohnBiggs · June 5, 2009

Chris H wrote:

What's interesting is that there are probably some pro sites that aren't as nice as power sites. The harsh fact, you can have a pro account and be the best photographer in the world, but if you don't have an eye for graphic design then your site may never look 'pro'.

BTW, I'm hanging myself out here a bit, mine's a pro site which follows the tried and tested formula here at SM. As an architect and photographer I've always followed the 'less is more' ethos. I'm not a big fan of frilly borders and complex wallpapers / colour schemes.

Best SM site I've ever seen (sorry Andy). But no smugmug line at the bottom?

Enso · June 5, 2009

Hi Bob; I'm a recent SmugMug Pro convert. I just built my site (still a work in progress) within the past month using LOTS of help from the DGrin community, who have been great!

Greg

http://enso.smugmug.com/

fredjclaus · June 6, 2009

Its been a while since I've done this but is this the code? I found this in my Bio box.

********>
var ssConfig = {
AlbumID: 7980607,
newWindow: 'false',
transparent: 'true',
splash: 'http://www.smugmug.com/img/ria/ShizamSlides/smugmug_black.png',
showLogo: 'false',
clickToImage: 'true',
showThumbs: 'true',
showButtons: 'true',
crossFadeSpeed: '350'
};
SM.flash.insertSlideshow(600, 600, ssConfig, 'transparent');

The Album ID is the ID of what album you want to show up.

Craig Ridley · June 6, 2009

timnosenzo wrote:

I don't know how he did it, but you could just make a few photos like that in photoshop, and put them in a gallery for your slideshow to pull. That would probably be the easiest way to do it.

I am thinking that this is the way it has been done. A series of templated photo sets with the slideshow flicking through these.

scwalter · June 6, 2009

Craig Ridley wrote:

I am thinking that this is the way it has been done. A series of templated photo sets with the slideshow flicking through these.

I use this technique on my site for a slightly different effect. You can make something interesting effects by doing this.

http://scwalter.smugmug.com/

-Scott

micdon · June 6, 2009

Cygnus Studios wrote:

I have a pro site also. Slightly different than most. That is the great thing about Smugmug. So many options for those who choose the pro account.

Steve, very nice site...

JohnBiggs · June 8, 2009

scwalter wrote:

I use this technique on my site for a slightly different effect. You can make something interesting effects by doing this.

http://scwalter.smugmug.com/

-Scott

Good job Scott. I like the effect.

BTW: Image #5 seems slightly soft?

Chris H · June 8, 2009

Hi folks, I've been away for a few days so sorry for the delayed response. I created my front page very simply with just 4 composite slides created in photoshop. Each slide has a main image and three tiles images, once the first was done, it was a simple case of moving the images around to make it appear that they're rotating. I used the photo slide as a template to create a transparent png file woth drop shadows for the borders.

Simple but does the trick.

Thanks for the comments

Ham1 · June 8, 2009

J Allen wrote:

I wanted to jump in here and give Mr. Humphreys a thumbs-up.....

Chris-
I think you've out-did yourself on your web site...very awesome!! I've looked at a lot of smugmug sites and I think your site is defiantly one that stands out to me as being very professional and unique!
(I even borrowed a few ideas from ya )

+1 your site is sweet!

Yes, eventually we would like to have some sort of Pro marketplace where people can search for Pro specific sites and photos.

That feature has unfortunately been pushed down a couple notches lately but it is still important for us.

How can I find Smugmug Pro sites?

Comments