Nauris

Building a photography portfolio for WordPress should be easy. Here’s a plugin to help you with that!
<h3>Quick Overview</h3>
Easy Photography Portfolio is based on the idea of albums with images that can optionally be grouped in categories! 
By default, albums and images are displayed in a masonry gallery. You open up an album to see all the images. then click on an image to look at it closer. 
I think it might be easier to explain with a demo.
<h3>Plugin Demo</h3>
Easy Photography Portfolio is extremely flexible, from the most basic to completely custom designs.
📌 Demo: Minimalist Portfolio
<a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/minimalist-portfolio/" rel="ugc">Minimalist Portfolio</a> is a free WordPress theme – customized to look great with Easy Photography Portfolio plugin!
<ul>
<li><a href="http://befree.pyronaur.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Minimalist Portfolio Demo</a></li>
<li><a href="https://colormelon.com/free-portfolio-website-tutorial/" rel="nofollow ugc">Tutorial</a> – full theme and plugin setup</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/pyronaur/minimalist-portfolio" rel="nofollow ugc">Source Code</a> on GitHub</li>
</ul>
<h3>📚 Setup Tutorials</h3>
The plugin name gave it away – it’s really easy to set up a portfolio with it. And yet, here are some extra resources for you:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://colormelon.com/easy-photography-portfolio-full-setup-guide/" rel="nofollow ugc">Full setup guide</a> – as close to documentation as you can get</li>
<li><a href="https://colormelon.com/free-portfolio-website-tutorial/" rel="nofollow ugc">A-Z Photography Portfolio tutorial</a> with Hamilton child theme (Minimalist Portfolio)</li>
</ul>
<h3>🎥 Video Tutorial</h3>
If detailed documentation and guides aren’t enough for you, watch the video tutorial: 
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b5mevuD-hPI?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<h3>Designed for Photographers</h3>
We love the WordPress community and wholeheartedly agree with the <a href="https://wordpress.org/about/philosophy/" rel="ugc">WordPress Philosophy</a>.
Great software should work out of the box, without the user having to adjust oceans of buttons and knobs. 
That’s why Photography Portfolio is designed to be as easy to use as possible.
Photography Portfolio plugin is founded upon years of experience in building Premium WordPress Themes for Photographers. We’ve seen it all, great and not-so-great websites, big names, and absolute beginners. We have crystallized the formula of a high-quality portfolio into a simple WordPress plugin that you can use with any WordPress theme or your custom WordPress site!
It all comes down to the simple structure of a real Portfolio book.
You own a Portfolio album for, let’s say your Wedding Photography. If you happen to do street Photography too, you also probably have another album that has only your best street photography prints.
That’s exactly what Photography Portfolio does for you online. You create albums, add images, and in case you have a huge portfolio, you can categorize albums too.
Then your visitors are able to open any album, quickly scan all of the images, or view them one by one. Simplicity is key!
<h3>Developed for Extensibility</h3>
Out of the box, Photography Portfolio is built using Masonry Layout (think Pinterest). Quite simply – it’s the layout most easily portable to any website layout while keeping the feel of the brand.
Warning: Developer language ahead. 
For some, a masonry layout might not be enough, it sure isn’t enough for our Photography WordPress themes, because of that, this plugin is packed with Actions and Filters. Not only in PHP but also the JavaScript side. 
You can easily extend the plugin with your own custom archive and single-view layouts. Customization is easy as Photography Portfolio plugin templates are based on <code>get_template_part()</code> function, similar to the way WooCommerce plugin has a custom template function. That brings a lot of customization power to the table. Pick any part of the view, and append your own template bits or completely rewrite the templates.
The JavaScript side is also very opinionated and easily extensible. You can use filters and actions to either modify the existing functionality, for example modifying the core masonry layout just a bit or completely initialize a brand new layout (like Packery or Horizontal Scroll). If you decide to build a custom view, you can utilize the existing JavaScript hook structure to let the plugin handle all the little things for you.

Easy Photography Portfolio

I tested a lot of portfolio plugins and they look all quite ugly - or you need to pay for boring effects. Photography Portfolio looks great. And it’s very simple to use. 

If you know how to manage templates, customisation is possible and that’s the kind of feature that makes a great difference. Too bad the documentation is not very noob friendly as the time I’m writing this review. I hope it will be completed.

Efficient, simple and good looking

Easy Photography Portfolio is an elegant portfolio gallery plugin designed for Photographers. Install the plugin, add portfolio entries and galleries  …

ShutterPress

<h3>WordPress Gallery Plugin</h3>
ShutterPress Gallery is a flexible, WordPress gallery plugin designed for photgraphers or artisits who need to share and deliver images online. Build stunning, responsive galleries with reusable Gallery Templates and fine-grained styling options that let you control colors, icons, and hover effects — all from an easy-to-use admin panel.
With built-in support for Gutenberg and Elementor, you can display each gallery on its own dedicated page, or embed it anywhere on your site using Gutenberg blocks, Elementor widgets, or shortcodes. Each gallery can be customized with templates, layout settings, and feature toggles, including optional favorites, downloads, and lightbox.
Key Features: 
* Create unlimited photo galleries. 
* Save time with reusable Gallery Templates. 
* Choose from Grid, Masonry, or Justified layouts. 
* Customize colors, icons, and hover effects with styling options. 
* Enable Infinite Scroll for seamless browsing. 
* Let users mark favorite images. 
* Optional image download support. 
* Display galleries via shortcode, Gutenberg block, or Elementor widget. 
* Mobile-friendly and fully responsive. 
* Lightweight and fast.
Perfect for: 
* Wedding & event photographers. 
* Studio galleries. 
* Client delivery and proofing. 
* Portfolio presentations.
Demos 
<a href="https://shutterpress.io/demo-galleries/grid-gallery-infinite-scroll/" rel="nofollow ugc">Grid Gallery</a> 
<a href="https://shutterpress.io/demo-galleries/masonry-gallery-infinite-scroll/" rel="nofollow ugc">Masonry Gallery</a> 
<a href="https://shutterpress.io/demo-galleries/justified-gallery-infinite-scroll/" rel="nofollow ugc">Justified Gallery</a>
<h3>ShutterPress Gallery Pro</h3>
Take your galleries to the next level with <a href="https://shutterpress.io" rel="nofollow ugc">ShutterPress Gallery Pro</a>, a powerful extension of the ShutterPress Gallery plugin. Designed for professional photographers and advanced users, the Pro version unlocks a suite of features that enhance security, customisation, and client workflows. Whether you’re showcasing work for clients or managing large-scale projects, ShutterPress Pro offers tools to streamline your process and deliver a premium experience.
Pro Features:
<ul>
<li>WooCommerce Integration: Sell your photos or prints directly from your gallery using WooCommerce integration.</li>
<li>Watermarking: Automatically add customisable text or image watermarks to your photos to protect your intellectual property.</li>
<li>Password Protection: Secure galleries with passwords, ensuring only authorised clients or viewers can access them.</li>
<li>User Access Controls: Restrict access to galleries based on user roles or individual user permissions.</li>
<li>Download Management: Enable clients to download the full gallery as a ZIP file.</li>
<li>PDF Licensing: Include a downloadable PDF license agreement in gallery ZIP files for professional projects.</li>
<li>Client Interaction Stats: Gain insights into gallery views, downloads, and client preferences with advanced statistics.</li>
<li>Email Notifications: Notify clients automatically when their gallery is ready to view.</li>
<li>Email Clients from Gallery: Quickly send emails to clients using reusable email templates linked to each gallery.</li>
</ul>
Why Upgrade to Pro? 
ShutterPress Gallery Pro provides the tools you need to protect, manage, and monetize your galleries with ease. It’s the perfect solution for photographers looking to offer a seamless, professional experience to their clients while maintaining full control over their images.
Upgrade now and start leveraging these powerful features to enhance your workflow and client satisfaction.
Visit <a href="https://shutterpress.io" rel="nofollow ugc">shutterpress.io</a> for more information.
Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiast, ShutterPress Gallery is the perfect tool for transforming your WordPress site into a visual gallery that showcases your unique creative vision.
Liking images and filtering in action
<iframe loading="lazy" title="Liking Images in action" width="750" height="563" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tti4Y0HCZXc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<ol>
<li>Manage your galleries through the ShutterPress menu option. Create a new gallery, upload your photos, and customize the layout.</li>
<li>View the gallery on your site at it’s own URL, your-website.com/gallery/your-gallery-name.</li>
<li>Shortcode: Use the shortcode <code>[shutterpress_gallery id="your-gallery-id"]</code> to display a gallery on any page or post.</li>
<li>Gutenberg Block: Alternatively, use the ShutterPress Gallery block in the Gutenberg editor to add a gallery directly to your post or page.</li>
<li>Elementor Widget: If you’re using Elementor, you can add a gallery widget to any page or post.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Commercial</h3>
This plugin offers a commercial version with additional features and priority support at https://shutterpress.io.
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. You can modify and redistribute it under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
This plugin includes a modified version of LightGallery, copyright © Sachin N. (https://www.lightgalleryjs.com/), distributed under the GNU General Public License v3. 
 • The original LightGallery source is available from the official project repository. 
 • This plugin may include modifications to LightGallery for integration with ShutterPress Gallery. These modifications are ©Rock Solid Communictions Ltd, 2025, and are likewise released under GPLv3.
Both the original and modified versions are free software. You may redistribute them and/or modify them under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

ShutterPress Gallery – Masonry, justified and grid galleries, lightbox and infinite scroll

WordPress gallery plugin for photographers. Create fast, responsive image galleries with Masonry, Justified, Grid, Lightbox, and Infinite Scroll.

Easy Photography Portfolio vs ShutterPress Gallery – Masonry, justified and grid galleries, lightbox and infinite scroll