Albums, sometimes called Client Gallery is a tool that helps our photographers showcase to their clients by delivering organized images easily and professionally. It curates our photographer's work and is often created for a specific client or event.

I’ve hand-picked more than 7 features in Element Photo Album that you might not have discovered yet and they will help you present your business more professionally and also help you create a lasting impression on your clients.

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1. Watermark

You can add a watermark to your images directly on Element Photo for proofing or image delivery, whether it’s a text overlay or your logo.

Watermarking your images provides a visible indication of ownership and it also serves as a digital signature identifying the images as your intellectual property.

Here is how to add a logo/watermark to your images on Element Photo

2. Album Security

Element Photo Album is secured, giving you peace of mind that your work and your client images are safe. Features like Album download Pin, Download switch, and Album sharing offer you several benefits like:

Tracking and Monitoring: This enables you to track and monitor who accesses your albums and downloads images. This helps maintain control over the distribution of your work and allows you to keep track of client interactions.

Reduced Risk of Image Theft: Album download pins or passwords, adds an extra layer of security, making it more difficult for unauthorized individuals to access and misuse your images.

Privacy Protection: With download pins, and passwords you can ensure that sensitive or private images are not accessed by unauthorized individuals.

Professionalism: Implementing download pins and passwords also demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to protecting clients' images. It reassures clients that their images are secure and adds value to your services.

3. Album Visibility

You can choose to control who can view your albums on your homepage by making them either public or private. When an album is set to private, it's not visible to others unless the photographer specifically grants access. This gives you the flexibility to share your work with discretion, ensuring privacy and control over who can view your albums.

4. Album Sharing

You have a variety of options for sharing albums, from sending them via email to sharing direct links or posting them on social media platforms. This flexibility lets you select the most convenient method for each recipient, ensuring the sharing process suits their needs.

With email sharing, you can take it a step further by personalizing the experience. You can choose the recipients and customize the message to match their preferences, adding a personal touch to the sharing process.

5. Album Proofing

Album proofing streamlines the client selection process by allowing them to mark their favorite images with a simple click of the heart icon. Once clients have made their selections, you will receive notifications detailing which images have been chosen. This efficient system offers several benefits for photographers including:

Client Collaboration: Album proofing fosters collaboration between photographers and clients, allowing your clients to participate actively in the selection process. This collaboration ensures that clients feel involved and satisfied with the final image choices.

Fast Image Selection Process: The album proofing feature accelerates the image selection process, saving you time and effort. (link) Read more benefits on our blog article

6. Collage & Auto Collaging

Collage and Auto Collaging on Element Photo offer photographers efficient ways to arrange and group images, saving time while professionally presenting images to clients for easy viewing.

Collage: Collage allows you to arrange images section by section or group them, creating visually appealing compositions. This manual process gives photographers full control over the arrangement of their images.

Auto Collaging: Auto Collaging takes the process a step further by automatically grouping images based on similarities detected between them. This feature analyzes the content of the images and intelligently organizes them into cohesive groups, saving photographers valuable time and effort.

7. Custom Domain

A custom domain feature allows you to personalize the links when sharing albums with clients. The links appear with a customized name, adding a personal touch to the sharing experience.

Additionally, you also have the option to set up a custom domain name for your portfolio, further enhancing your branding and professionalism.

8. Image Optimization

Image optimization ensures that your visuals are perfectly tailored for online viewing, providing seamless accessibility for your clients. By optimizing your images to smaller file sizes, we ensure swift loading times and effortless browsing experiences. However, rest assured that when your clients download these images, they receive them at their original quality. This ensures that every detail and nuance captured in your images is preserved, allowing your clients to enjoy the full depth and clarity of your work.

9. Album Download/ Notifications

Album download activity notifications on Element Photo keep you informed about when your albums are being downloaded by clients. Whenever a client downloads an album, you will receive notifications, allowing you to track and monitor the activity surrounding your work.

Conclusion

If you haven't already explored all the features of Element Photo Album, now is the perfect time to start maximizing its potential! Begin by creating an account and discover how you can deliver images to your clients more impressively and professionally.

Element Photo provides a free plan with 3GB storage, granting you access to all the features we've just revealed. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your photography business and elevate your client experience.

We hope you find this information valuable as you embark on your journey with Element Photo.