Suggestions for photo sales site
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- MBrun
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I would like suggestions on how to implement a site for selling photos from events (is there a template, what extensions would be needed etc.). I've searched and cannot find an easy way to take care of the key parts. It would not even need to be too elaborate, since I don't currently plan on taking payment from the order (maybe in the future, but not a big deal) and I'll simply gather the orders and take care of printing and mailing myself. Here's all it needs:
1. Display 20 to 200 images from an event
a) auto sizing of images on upload not needed, but okay if it easily takes care of it
b) watermark not needed, but okay if it easily takes care of it
c) loading of images must be relatively easy since there could be hundreds to display it can't be tedious, one at a time activation
2. Provide a selection of sizes available to order for each image (4x6, 8x10 11x17 etc.)
3. Provide a system which compiles the order and gives a total cost (a shopping cart, if you will)
4. Provide a system which grabs the order and total cost and emails it to me and the customer
That's it. I've seen another Joomla template company which offers a complete template with the features, but I would hate to be forced to go to them when I'm already a member of RocketTheme. And yes, I know there are sites which charge to host and do photo sales, but I wanted to see if I could do it all with Joomla.
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- prim
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- Maybe this link will help: forum.joomla.org/viewtopic.php?p=2303881
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- DanG
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- MBrun
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Thanks, I did come across that in my searches. I still was interested in finding an option (if available) which didn't cost anything more. If that's not possible, I'll be okay with some of the options I've found, it would just be nice to limit the amount of money and effort spent in setup for something "new" or additional to Joomla.
So, nothing from RocketTheme? Looks like maybe I'll have to fork out the $50 for the other company membership which has a complete photo sale template?!
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- JEM
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All in all RT is a template provider, although RT has 20+ extensions, not every one of them can fit every need, and your 'wish list' is extensive.
Joomla is free, (I know a membership is not...) but purchasing a membership from any template provider (RT or otherwise) does not guarantee that a particular template or extension they provide will suit your needs.
There are currently 7000+ extensions, both free and commercial that should help you achieve what you want.
If another company's template can do all this (what you mentioned above) over one of RT's, maybe that is you best option, (since I can't imagine all that's possible) as what you are looking for is well beyond what you can expect from one of RT's templates or extensions (or support).
But, in any case, looking at your 'wish list' I find it hard to believe that one other template provider can do all this.
Really looks like a combo of components or a custom coding job. - Thanks,
jim
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- MBrun
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If another company's template can do all this (what you mentioned above) over one of RT's, maybe that is you best option, (since I can't imagine all that's possible) as what you are looking for is well beyond what you can expect from one of RT's templates or extensions (or support).You make a some good points. The more I look at it, the other product is just a package of components and styling targeting this need. I don't believe it is too much to expect for such a targeted product though. Many photographers need a similar setup. In fact, several companies offer a service which basically does what I explained. However, my point was not to call out RT, I love what they do. I'm more interested in seeing if anyone with more experience could help me assemble the parts (if that's what it takes).
But, in any case, looking at your 'wish list' I find it hard to believe that one other template provider can do all this.
Really looks like a combo of components
I've seen Ecwid mentioned anyone have experience with it and think it can be a part of the solution? Virtuemart might take care of it as well, but the trouble with these is I have no experience with them and I also fear they may be overly difficult, especially when I only need the ability to generate an invoice that can be emailed.
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