Actually, Jeana Lee Tahnk lists five essential Web sites for pro photographers in her post yesterday on “Mashable.” It’s a thoughtful list, covering lots of critical ground. The limit of five sites is a nice touch, forcing her to zero in and get rid of all the clutter that comes from a list of 20 or 100, or even 10.
Ms. Tahnk gives us:
1. LiveBooks. (Web site creation.)
2. ShootQ. (Web-based studio management solution.)
3. Animoto. (Auotomated video creation.)
4. LicenseStream. (Image license creation and tracking.)
5. LabPrints. (Linking pros photographers to pro labs.)
The thing is, while some photographers might rely on all these sites, other pros will have no need a single one. After all, we all have very different needs, even when we share the same exact specialty. This is the conundrum of recommending Web site resources for photographers. It also brings me to the question that is the purpose of this post:
Survey Asks. . .
What is the single, most essential Web site for your professional photography?
Sure, I know. You can’t limit it to one. It’s like picking your favorite movie or book. So just share a site that would definitely, definitely be on your Top Ten list.
Anything goes! The site can be one you highly recommend to others, or one that only relates to your unique needs. I’m definitely curious, and looking forward to exploring great photography sites I’m overlooking.
Be sure to let us all know what your photographic specialty is and exactly why this site is so valuable to you.