Photography - Background
I first got into photography back in the 1980s, whilst working in the Far East, my first camera being a Canon AE-1 Program. I regret not taking more photographs back in the day.
As a GAS sufferer the equipment has been swapped and changed quite a few times over the years. Currently using a Canon G5X and a Sony RX10 IV.
I loved the X100 (x 2), but the Canon provides more flexibility as a walkabout. The Sony is my main camera when I set out on a shoot.
My take on Photographs vs Snaps.
Displaying Photos and Building Galleries
I've been experimenting with Flickr and Juicebox, initially decided to go with Juicebox, using both the Lightroom plug-in and stand-alone app.
My opinion has subsequently changed, and the winner is Flickr .
Juicebox
Having used Juicebox for while I'm now in a position to make a semi-informed decision.
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The Lightroom plugin can be a little complicated, for me at least, I'm trying to make life simpler.
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The stand-alone app is very good, but doesn't ideally suit my workflow.
Adding images to an existing gallery requires a rebuild, existing files are not overwritten but instead new versions are created. This creates the situation of files 'index.html', 'index2.html', 'index3.html' etc. Confusing and space hungry, especially as it does the same thing with images.
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I need to be able to add images to some galleries in a simple manner, not requiring a rebuild with associated problems.
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Any modification to the galleries requires access to a desktop/laptop and can't be undertaken on a mobile device - not always convenient.
Flickr
I've used Flirckr on and off for a number of years and now find myself, despite some drawbacks, signing up for a Pro account again.
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Various degrees of image management is possible on mobile devices.
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Adding images to galeries is straightforward.
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Sharing images is simple.
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A large community exists with easy access via 'Groups'.
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Importantly - if my website bites the dust, I still have the photos on Flickr.
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BUT... if my Flickr account bites the dust, so do my embeded photos.
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Another But... using embedded photos takes load off the hosting server. If, down the road, I decide to self-host on a NAS, then the bandwith is reduced by embedding.
I'l just have to make certain that I keep my Flickr account.