Guides & comparisons
How to deliver client galleries that win referrals, plus honest, up-to-date comparisons of the tools photographers use.
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Pixieset alternatives: how to choose a client gallery that fits your work
Looking for a Pixieset alternative? What to check before you switch, which galleries suit which work, and where Capturely fits and where it does not.
November 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Comparisons
10 articles
Comparisons
The best client gallery software for photographers (2026)
A 2026 buyer's guide to client gallery software for photographers: what matters, how to choose, and who Pixieset, Pic-Time, ShootProof, SmugMug, CloudSpot and Capturely suit.
June 26, 2026 · 8 min
Comparisons
Capturely vs SmugMug: which fits your studio?
An honest, practical comparison of Capturely and SmugMug for photographers: delivery, privacy, branding, search, and pricing, plus who each one suits.
June 25, 2026 · 7 min
Comparisons
Capturely vs Pixieset: which client gallery is right for you?
Capturely vs Pixieset for photographers: photo delivery, privacy and auto-expiry, branding and pricing, compared side by side so you can pick your fit.
June 22, 2026 · 7 min
Comparisons
Capturely vs CloudSpot: an honest comparison
A fair, no-spin comparison of Capturely and CloudSpot for photographers: delivery, downloads, privacy, pricing, and who each one actually suits.
June 21, 2026 · 7 min
Comparisons
Capturely vs Pic-Time: a fair comparison for 2026
Honest, neutral 2026 comparison of Capturely and Pic-Time client galleries: strengths, who each suits, and a side-by-side table.
June 16, 2026 · 8 min
Comparisons
Capturely vs Zenfolio: which suits your studio?
Comparing Capturely and Zenfolio for photographers: delivery, privacy, expiry, branding, search, and pricing philosophy, plus who each one suits.
June 13, 2026 · 7 min
Comparisons
Capturely vs Google Drive & Dropbox: why a gallery beats a folder
Delivering photos via a shared folder works, but a purpose-built gallery wins on client experience, downloads, proofing, privacy, and looking professional.
June 12, 2026 · 7 min
Comparisons
Capturely vs WeTransfer for delivering client photos
WeTransfer is great for sending big files, but it is not a client gallery. Honest compare on expiry, privacy, proofing, and branding for photo delivery.
June 10, 2026 · 7 min
Comparisons
Capturely vs Pixpa: delivery vs all-in-one website
Capturely vs Pixpa compared honestly: a focused client-gallery delivery tool versus an all-in-one website, store, and portfolio builder for creatives.
June 8, 2026 · 7 min
Comparisons
Capturely vs ShootProof: which fits your workflow?
Honest comparison of Capturely and ShootProof for photographers: galleries, print sales, privacy, downloads, and pricing, with a who-fits-what breakdown.
June 5, 2026 · 7 min
Guides
11 articles
Guides
Photo proofing: how to get clients to choose their photos fast
Why clients take weeks to choose their photos, and how to get the selection back in days: a smaller set, a pick limit, a date, notes and a quick export.
November 14, 2026 · 7 min
Guides
How to send a large photo gallery to a client: WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox or a gallery
A full wedding or event is far too big for email. How to send a large photo gallery to a client with WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox or a client gallery.
November 14, 2026 · 7 min
Guides
How to deliver photos to clients: gallery, file transfer, cloud folder or USB
How to deliver photos to clients: an online gallery, a file transfer link, a cloud folder or a USB drive compared, and what clients expect when photos arrive.
November 13, 2026 · 8 min
Guides
How to let clients choose their photos: pick limits, wording and what to do with the selection
How to let clients choose their photos: set a pick limit from the package, word the request clearly, and get the selection into Lightroom or Capture One.
November 13, 2026 · 7 min
Guides
How to watermark proofs: placement, opacity and when to leave the mark off
How to watermark photo proofs: where to place the mark, how strong to make it, text or logo, and when to leave finished photos clean, with a free tool.
November 13, 2026 · 6 min
Guides
How to deliver wedding photos to clients: the complete 2026 guide
A practical, step-by-step 2026 guide to delivering wedding photos: cull, export, build the gallery, share, downloads, favorites, expiry, and referrals.
June 24, 2026 · 8 min
Guides
Watermarking and protecting client photos: when and how
When to watermark client photos vs use view-only proofing, passwords, search-engine privacy, and expiry to actually protect galleries, the practical way.
June 19, 2026 · 7 min
Guides
Client gallery best practices that win referrals
A practical playbook for client galleries that win referrals: covers, ordering, downloads vs view-only, favorites, privacy, branding, expiry, follow-up.
June 18, 2026 · 8 min
Guides
How fast should you deliver wedding photos? A realistic timeline
A realistic wedding photo delivery timeline: sneak peeks, full gallery turnaround, setting client expectations, and a fast-feeling delivery workflow.
June 17, 2026 · 8 min
Guides
How to send large photo files to clients (without the headaches)
Email limits, Drive/Dropbox, WeTransfer, or a client gallery? An honest guide to sending large photo files to clients fast and professionally.
June 11, 2026 · 7 min
Guides
Photo proofing: a complete guide to client selections
Photo proofing explained: why client selections matter for albums and prints, plus how to run a clean, fast picks round without endless revisions.
June 9, 2026 · 7 min
Privacy
2 articles
Privacy
How long should photographers keep client photos? Galleries, archives and a sample clause
How long to keep client photos: how long the gallery stays open, how long you archive files, what to tell clients, and an example contract clause to adapt.
November 13, 2026 · 7 min
Privacy
Why self-deleting galleries protect your clients (and your storage bill)
Self-deleting galleries protect client privacy and cut storage costs. How to pick an expiry window, use the reminder, and when to Keep forever.
June 20, 2026 · 7 min
Business
6 articles
Business
How many photos should a photographer deliver? Weddings, family and portrait sessions
How many photos to deliver from a wedding, family or portrait session: common ranges, the reasoning behind them, and how to put the number in your contract.
November 13, 2026 · 7 min
Business
What to write when you send the gallery: 5 message templates for photographers
What to write when you send a client gallery: five short message templates for weddings, families, portraits, corporate clients and a reminder, ready to copy.
November 13, 2026 · 6 min
Business
How to package and price your photo delivery
A practical guide to packaging and pricing photo delivery: digital vs prints, what to include, presenting deliverables, and album/retouch upsells.
June 23, 2026 · 8 min
Business
SEO for photographers: get found by local clients
Practical SEO for photographers: build a fast, indexable portfolio, blog real weddings, win local search, and keep client galleries private by default.
June 15, 2026 · 8 min
Business
Turn every client gallery into a referral engine
A practical playbook for photographers: turn your client gallery delivery into a steady source of word-of-mouth referrals and repeat bookings.
June 7, 2026 · 7 min
Business
What gallery analytics tell you (and how to act on them)
Read Capturely's privacy-friendly gallery analytics (views, favorites, sources, devices, visitors online) and turn each signal into action.
June 6, 2026 · 7 min