Archive for August, 2007

Customizing your Website

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

Many people are not aware of the ways a BIG Folio site can be customized. Sure you can change the colors, images, change text, add music, add your logo, and more through your control panel. But there are plenty of other ways to enhance your sites appearance and functionality.

The screenshots below are from a client’s Front Street template. In image 1, you’ll notice we created a custom layout for displaying testimonials and images. The presentation is beautiful.

In image 2 we added additional gallery navigation. Normally, this template displays thumbnails and slideshow controls when viewing a gallery. For this client, we added the image numbers and forward/back arrows, creating a unique method of navigation.

In image 3 you’ll see a nice addition. Our templates allow you to change the background color to anything you like. For this client we added some fancy design flourishes. It really enhances the presentation and matches existing marketing material she already had.

Finally, in image 4 we linked to the client’s external proofing system. Instead of just linking to the proofing site we allowed for the visitor to input their username and password, directing them to their particular event.

So, when considering a BIG Folio template, don’t feel like you are going to be limited. For a customization fee we can pretty much do anything you want to do.

Take care.

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Testimonials

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Navigation

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Swirls

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Pic of the Day: Handheld, 1/10 sec @ f.16

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

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Amy Carruthers

Friday, August 17th, 2007

“Your company has my undying support!! I have been a client of one of your competitors for the past 3 years and they have never treated me as well – or handled my issues as quickly – as you and your team have. I’ve already told every photographer I know about you guys and am confident that you will continue to grow because of the way you run your business and handle your customer service.”

Let the REVOLUTION begin

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

Every now and again the team here at BIG Folio recommends something we think would be beneficial to the photography community. Might I suggest the new workshop started by some good friends.

::Revolution Workshop::

Autumn in NYC – what could be better? And right before [PhotoPlus](http://www.photoplusexpo.com/ppe/index.jsp. )

Mark your calendars: Oct. 15 – 17.

Rediscover your love of photography with NYC veteran speed-shooter [Jason Groupp](http://jasongphoto.com/); Vancouver husband&wife team [CHRIS+LYNN](http://www.chrispluslynn.com/); and Portland sensation [TJ Cameron](http://tjcameron.com/).

For more information please visit their website: [Revolution Workshop](http://www.revolutionworkshop.com/)

Fly on the Wall

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

One of the ways we manage to be so efficient is by using an internal chatroom. With staff in 3+ locations, it makes it easy to pose and answer quick questions.

Of course, not everything is web/photo related. Occasionally, we’ll try and post some threads for fun.

Lauren S.
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Lauren S.
got a new grill last night
Erik D.
gas grill?
Lauren S.
yes
Erik D.
hmm
Mike C.
very nice.
Mike C.
so nice to go get the bbq ready in 2 minutes.
Mike C.
lets cook…
Mike C.
lets eat…
Lauren S.
had a charcoal one for years and loved it but gas is just so much easier
Mike C.
i got one too
Lauren S.
exactly
Mike C.
amen
Mike C.
wait 40 minutes for coals to be ready
Erik D.
wait 40 minutes for FLAVOR!
Mike C.
and eat dinner at 7pm.
Mike C.
wife has already jumped off the roof and kids ate 3 pop tarts waiting…
Lauren S.
haha
Jeff C.
then the car starts on fire…
Aug 9
9:25 AM
Mike C.
ah…
Mike C.
too great.
Erik D.
Come home at 5:15, light charcoal, play with kids, grill food, eat at 6:15
Jeff C.
go back to grill at 5:30 and there is no fire…
Lauren S.
so true
Erik D.
I will stand alone then
Erik D.
If you use a chimney and a paper bag, it lights the first time – every time
Mike C.
i know the chimney concept. what is ‘paper bag’ besides the obvious
Mike C.
bag is for wife to breathe while acting like she is going to starve to death waiting?
Aug 9
9:30 AM
Erik D.
Place a paper bag (ala Trader Joe’s) in the bottom of the chimney … light it, then chill in your lawn chair and read some blogs
Mike C.
with paper bag ashes falling all over you…
Mike C.
sorry. too fun… coal does taste much better than gas… you are right…

Image of the Day: Wheat Field

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

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