What is the best way to deliver pictures to a client using some kind of storage device? (Page 5): I have used www.wetransfer.com for several years now, and it works great. One can send...

kenpic Loc: Edmonds, WA

I have used www.wetransfer.com for several years now, and it works great. One can send up to 2 gigs of material for free.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

kd7eir wrote:

So? The OP specifically stated "From the OP &... (show quote)

"I retired last year. Say for example I called up and wanted some info on XYZ company. Later that day I get a message I put the info in the mail. That's Tuesday. Wednesday the stock hits a 5 year high. The mail comes on Thursday. A day late and a dollar short. With Dropbox, it's there in your face." You have to follow what I said. Not assume anything. You made an assumption. That I said BUY a stock at its 5 year high. The statement was when WAITING for the information the stock hit a five year high. So in your pompous pissy little rebuttal, you are wrong. It's a matter of time, dear boy. Not the volume being sent. In closing, I will mention your assumption of what I said. When you assume anything. You inherit the first three words of the letter. On you, it seems to fit. Bye.....Bye.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

traderjohn wrote:

Dropbox I believe is faster. This being as you say 2018.

As much as I love and use Dropbox for files up to 2GB, it is not convenient for large video files or large collections of still images. A lot of my work is way over a GB because it's a blend of video, audio, stills, PDF, and JPEGs.

A CD is good for 750 MB. A DVD is good for 4.7 GB. A flash drive can be any size from 1GB to 256GB.

While I still have a CD/DVD burner (Apple SuperDrive), I hardly ever use it. Most people want the files on a flash drive. Modern computers do not come with optical drives in them.

I have run into the occasional user who cannot read an ExFAT formatted flash drive in their devices. However, video files larger than 4GB MUST go on an ExFAT formatted flash drive. That's when external hard drives come in handy...

traderjohn Loc: New York City

burkphoto wrote:

As much as I love and use Dropbox for files up to ... (show quote)

Gotcha.

Michael1079 Loc: Indiana

You can by 5x16Gb USB thumb drives for around $27.00 on Amazon, or 10x2Gb for $38.55. I've found this a good way to provide to those I do photography for. The cost of the 2Gb drive, at less than $4.00, is a moderately inexpensive way to provide your client with the images... (just my opinion!!! :-)

canon Lee

ChrisW. wrote:

I am going to put 14 pictures on some kind storage device. Is it best to use a CD, DVD, or flash drive? I will not be using any type of download or dropbox, only a tangible storage. I hope I'm explaining this clearly.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!!

Hi Chris.. I have my clients come to my studio so that they can assist me on the editing, cropping, then I just burn it to a disc...saves me a trip to the post office and CD's are cheap..... ( and get paid)....

ChrisW. Loc: Medina Co., OH

kd7eir wrote:

So? The OP specifically stated "From the OP &... (show quote)

kd7eir, Thank you for keeping us on topic. :) I was looking for the easiest tangible form to give to the client.
Chris

Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY

ChrisW. wrote:

I am going to put 14 pictures on some kind storage device. Is it best to use a CD, DVD, or flash drive? I will not be using any type of download or dropbox, only a tangible storage. I hope I'm explaining this clearly.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!!

Chris,

Here are some links to places that do custom flash drive imprinting. I didn't check quantities or pricing though.
http://www.usb-flashdrive.com/usb-flash-drives?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9_7c5_ra2QIVg4nICh1UAwvMEAAYASAAEgJQ8_D_BwE
https://www.customusb.com/exclusive-branding-tool/lead_pages/ppc-flash-drives.htm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=k_%2Bthumb%20%2Bdrive%20%2B1gb::m_b&utm_content=253167408600::p_1t3::n_g::d_c::p_9004882::i_&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9_7c5_ra2QIVg4nICh1UAwvMEAAYAyAAEgKBEPD_BwE
https://www.logotech.com/?lokwd=wholesale%20flash%20drives&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9_7c5_ra2QIVg4nICh1UAwvMEAMYASAAEgJ-MfD_BwE

Here is a site that sells 1GB flash drives. https://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/1gb+usb+flash+drive.html

ChrisW. Loc: Medina Co., OH

canon Lee wrote:

Hi Chris.. I have my clients come to my studio so that they can assist me on the editing, cropping, then I just burn it to a disc...saves me a trip to the post office and CD's are cheap..... ( and get paid)....

canon Lee, interesting idea, but what about any editing? eg blemishes, fly away hair etc?
Chris

ChrisW. Loc: Medina Co., OH

Vince68 wrote:

Chris, br br Here are some links to places that ... (show quote)

Vince 68,
WOW!!! Thanks for the links! I greatly appreciate your input as I did not find the site of the last link you included.
Chris

ChrisW. Loc: Medina Co., OH

Michael1079 wrote:

You can by 5x16Gb USB thumb drives for around $27.00 on Amazon, or 10x2Gb for $38.55. I've found this a good way to provide to those I do photography for. The cost of the 2Gb drive, at less than $4.00, is a moderately inexpensive way to provide your client with the images... (just my opinion!!! :-)

Michael1079, I am finding that seems to be an average price. Thank you!!
Chris

ChrisW. Loc: Medina Co., OH

burkphoto wrote:

As much as I love and use Dropbox for files up to ... (show quote)

burkphoto,
So far I've not had this happen but something I have to take into consideration as well.
Chris

ChrisW. Loc: Medina Co., OH

jjfried40 wrote:

I'd use a flash drive. Fewer and fewer people have a CD/DVD drive.

I am leaning towards the flash drive as it seems to be the easiest without any opening issues for the client.

Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY

ChrisW. wrote:

Vince 68,
WOW!!! Thanks for the links! I greatly appreciate your input as I did not find the site of the last link you included.
Chris

Your welcome... glad to oblige.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

ChrisW. wrote:

I am leaning towards the flash drive as it seems to be the easiest without any opening issues for the client.

The only time it might be an issue is when an organization forbids the use of USB ports on their computers. This happens in some government agencies and in some corporations who work with top secret information. A friend of mine does photo consulting for the military... Some of their computers have silicone caulk or superglue filling up the USB ports!