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PhotoProof turns WordPress into a proofing platform for photographers. Create galleries, share them with your clients, and let them pick their favorite shots — no account needed for browsing, login required only for validation.
Key features:
<ul>
<li>Standalone gallery template — a clean, distraction-free gallery page, fully isolated from your theme</li>
<li>Client selection workflow — clients click to select photos, auto-saved in real-time, then confirm with a single button</li>
<li>Watermark protection — overlay your logo on gallery images (GD or Imagick), with adjustable opacity. Configured globally, applied per-gallery via a simple toggle.</li>
<li>Automatic file renaming — organize your deliverables with a configurable naming pattern. Optional per-gallery custom name to override the default.</li>
<li>Private UUID links — optionally replace gallery slugs with impossible-to-guess UUIDs for extra privacy</li>
<li>Access expiration — auto-archive galleries after 30 days to keep your workspace clean</li>
<li>Email notifications — photographer and client both receive confirmation emails when a selection is validated, with customizable templates</li>
<li>Photographer recommendations — mark your favorite shots to guide the client’s selection</li>
<li>CSV export — export the validated selection as a spreadsheet</li>
<li>Client dashboard shortcode — <code>[photoproof_galleries_client]</code> displays all galleries assigned to the logged-in client</li>
<li>Multilingual — fully translatable, ships with French (partial AI translations for German, Spanish and Italian)</li>
<li>Customizable design — choose background, accent and text colors, upload your logo, toggle rounded corners</li>
</ul>
PhotoProof stores all gallery photos in a dedicated folder (<code>/uploads/photoproof/</code>), separate from the standard Media Library.
Built for photographers, by a photographer. PhotoProof is built and maintained by Cédric Stoecklin, a photographer who needed a proofing tool that wouldn’t lock him into a SaaS or share his clients’ photos with third parties. Free, open source, and built to last. More details and a full walkthrough on <a href="https://photoproof.cedricstoecklin.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">photoproof.cedricstoecklin.com</a>.
<h3>For developers</h3>
PhotoProof is built to be extended. It exposes action hooks, filter hooks, helper functions and a shortcode — everything you need to wire it into your own workflow or build a plugin on top.
Action hooks include <code>photoproof_gallery_selection_confirmed</code> (fired when a client validates), <code>photoproof_attachment_uploaded</code> (fired after a photo is processed) and <code>photoproof_daily_expiration_check</code> (cron hook for daily maintenance).
Template tags include <code>photoproof_get_client_galleries()</code>, <code>photoproof_get_gallery_status()</code>, <code>photoproof_get_gallery_selection()</code> and more — callable from any theme template.
Shortcode <code>[photoproof_galleries_client]</code> displays a grid of galleries assigned to the currently logged-in user, with configurable columns and display options.
Full developer documentation with code examples is available at <a href="https://photoproof.cedricstoecklin.com/#developer" rel="nofollow ugc">photoproof.cedricstoecklin.com#developer</a>.
<h3>External services</h3>
PhotoProof does not connect to any external service. All gallery photos, client data, watermarks, email templates and CSV exports are stored and processed entirely on your own WordPress installation. No data is sent to third-party servers, no tracking, no analytics, no API calls. Your photographs and your clients’ selections never leave your hosting.
<h3>Privacy</h3>
PhotoProof stores the following data:
<ul>
<li>Gallery metadata (title, status, client assignment) in WordPress’ standard <code>wp_posts</code> and <code>wp_postmeta</code> tables</li>
<li>Gallery-specific metadata (UUID, watermark state, expiration date) in a custom table <code>wp_photoproof_galleries</code></li>
<li>Uploaded photos in <code>/uploads/photoproof/</code> (separate from the main Media Library), with optional watermarked copies in <code>/watermarked/</code></li>
<li>Client selections as post meta on the gallery</li>
<li>Photographer recommendations as post meta on each attachment</li>
<li>Plugin settings (colors, watermark, email templates) as standard WordPress options</li>
</ul>
No data is collected, transmitted or shared with third parties. The plugin uses no cookies beyond WordPress’ standard session handling for authenticated users.
Uninstalling the plugin (not deactivating) permanently removes all of the above. Deactivation preserves all data.

PhotoProof

Self-hosted gallery proofing for photographers. Share galleries with your clients, let them pick their favorite photos, get the selection back as CSV  …

photoberrystudio

<h3>Meet PhotoBerry Studio – Manager for Photographers 📸</h3>
PhotoBerry Studio is a feature-rich WordPress plugin built specifically for photographers. Seamlessly integrated with your WordPress site, it provides a complete solution to enhance and streamline your photography workflow. With advanced tools for image organization, gallery management, and client proofing, it transforms the way you work.
From managing client sessions and securely storing photos to collecting feedback and handling revisions, PhotoBerry Studio takes the complexity out of the process. Empower your clients to interact with their images by leaving comments, selecting favorites, and sharing feedback, creating a smooth and professional collaboration experience.
<h3>Watch the PhotoBerry Studio Promo Video</h3>
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Discover how PhotoBerry Studio can revolutionize your photography workflow. Click the video to watch!
<h3>Why Choose PhotoBerry Studio?</h3>
Flexible sharing options: 
– 🔗 Share galleries via a unique link. 
– 🔒 Secure sessions with a password. 
– 👤 Require client login for enhanced security. 
– ✉️ Send link invites to clients. 
– 🌐 Make galleries publicly accessible for broader sharing.
Impress Your Clients 
– 🌐 Provide seamless gallery access with a polished, branded experience. 
– ✅ Simplify image selection and feedback with intuitive commenting tools. 
– 📥 Allow clients to easily download their final selections.
Optimize Your Workflow 
– 📂 Organize sessions, revisions, and client feedback in a single, streamlined dashboard. 
– 📤 Deliver high-quality files effortlessly with customizable delivery options.
Safeguard Your Work 
– 🔒 Protect your images with customizable watermarks. 
– 👤 Ensure only authorized clients can access galleries with secure sharing options.
Unlock More with Pro 
– Upgrade to Pro for advanced features like personalized watermarks, secure cloud storage, automated delivery, multi-client support, and much more! 
– 🚀 <a href="https://berrypress.com/product/media-storage/photoberry-studio/" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to PhotoBerry Studio Pro to unlock advanced features </a>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
Image Gallery Creation – Create stunning galleries with tools to: 
 – 🖼️ Set an image as the gallery cover. 
 – 💬 Allow comments for detailed feedback. 
 – 🎨 Choose from Multiple Layouts: tailor your gallery’s appearance. 
 – 💡 Lightbox View: Enhance the viewing experience with a modern, immersive display.
Client Sessions Management – Organize client projects into sessions. 
 – ✅ Proofing tools let clients mark favorites, comment, and approve images. 
 – 📌 Mark images as suggested. 
 – 🔄 Upload and manage image revisions based on feedback. 
 – ⬇️ Clients can download images directly from the session gallery.
Watermarking 
 – 🛡️ Add watermarks to protect your photos.
Centralized Dashboard 
 – 📋View and manage all sessions in one place.
<h3>Pro Version Features</h3>
Unlock more possibilities with PhotoBerry Pro: 
– ☁️ Secure cloud storage for easy access to your images anywhere. 
– 🖼️ Personalized watermarks for professional branding. 
– 📦 Automated delivery in web- and print-ready formats. 
– 👥 Assign multiple clients to a single session. 
– 🛠️ Customizable email templates for communication. 
– 📷 Upload RAW files directly to save time. 
– 📤 Collect photos from guests or clients 
 – Let anyone upload photos directly to your gallery – perfect for events, weddings, team projects, or client collaborations. 
 – Review images before submission 
 – Optionally approve images before they appear in the gallery 
 – Get notified when new images are added 
 – Allow downloads and comments 
 – Feature selected images 
 – Enable guest contributions with full control
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<h3>Ready to Elevate Your Photography Business?</h3>
<ul>
<li>📋 Plugin Documentation <a href="https://photoberrystudio.com/docs/" rel="nofollow ugc">PhotoBerry Studio Documentation</a></li>
<li>🌟 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0AWMv1Eagk" rel="nofollow ugc">Watch Our Promo Video</a></li>
<li>📮 <a href="https://photoberrystudio.com/feature-requests/" rel="nofollow ugc">Request a Feature</a></li>
<li>🚀 <a href="https://berrypress.com/product/media-storage/photoberry-studio/" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to PhotoBerry Studio Pro to unlock advanced features</a></li>
<li>🔗 Visit <a href="https://berrypress.com/#subscribe" rel="nofollow ugc">BerryPress</a> and subscribe our newsletter for updates, tips, and exclusive offers!</li>
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<h3>Future Features (Coming Soon)</h3>
Future versions will include expanded functionality such as: 
– WooCommerce Integration: Sell photography sessions and images directly from your website. 
– Team Collaboration: Features to support team workflows and collaboration.
<h3>Privacy Policy and Data Usage</h3>
This plugin integrates with <a href="https://mailchimp.com" rel="nofollow ugc">MailChimp</a> to provide email newsletter subscriptions. When users subscribe, their data (email address) is securely submitted to MailChimp via their hosted signup form. The data is used solely for managing subscriptions and sending updates.
We do not store or process this data directly through the plugin. Data is handled by MailChimp in accordance with their <a href="https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a>. Users must explicitly consent to data submission during signup. Data is securely transmitted and not stored locally.

PhotoBerry Studio for Photographers – Image Selection, Proofing, Watermarking & Client Management

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Create and showcase image galleries, manage sessions, protect images, streamline proofing with tools like watermarking, favorites, and image comments.

PhotoProof vs PhotoBerry Studio for Photographers – Image Selection, Proofing, Watermarking & Client Management