Keep the decision with the photograph.
Collect favorites, image-level notes, marked areas, references, and final selections inside the gallery—so the proofing record stays attached to the work it describes.
No card required · 14 days of available Studio features · Continue on Free afterward
Harbor Portraits · Demo
Generated artwork · not customer photography
Mara
Could we soften this area and keep the cooler tone?
Studio reply
Yes — I’ll preserve the cooler balance.
One proofing record
From first favorite to agreed selection.
Every gallery has its own proofing inbox. Favorites, comments, marked areas, attachments, replies, and note status remain grouped with that client collection.
Collect the selection
01Clients favorite the photographs they want while they browse. The studio sees the list in that gallery’s proofing inbox.
Keep the note with the image
02Clients can leave image-specific comments instead of describing a file somewhere else.
Point to the exact area
03A client can mark an area of the photograph and attach a reference image when the note needs more context.
Close the loop
04Reply from the photographer side, mark notes resolved, and lock the agreed favorite list before editing or delivery.
Try the interaction
Make the selection. Leave the note. Close the loop.
Use generated demo photographs to walk through the client and studio sides. Nothing is uploaded, transmitted, or saved.
Interactive proofing walkthrough
Generated artwork and fictional notes · runs only in this browser · sends nothing
Client view
Choose and comment
Studio view
Review the gallery record
Client favorites
0Favorite one of the generated photographs to begin.
Image note
Add an image-level note in the client view to see it here.
A clear client path
Invite the reviewer, not another login.
Clients use the access path the studio chooses. A personal invitation opens the gallery directly and can be expired, revoked, or replaced when access should end.
Choose the access
Use public, password, or personal-invite access. Anyone who receives an active personal-invite URL can use it, so share it as a private credential.
See who chose what
Review each client favorite list, its photograph count, and its latest activity from the gallery’s proofing workspace.
Answer without erasing the question
Keep the original client note, add the photographer reply, and leave the item open or mark it resolved.
Lock the agreed list
Lock a favorite list when the selection is agreed. The studio can unlock it later if another round is needed.
Proofing starts on Free
Test it with the next ten photographs.
Free includes client proofing, unlimited galleries and visitors, a photography website, configurable photo downloads, and 5 GB of total photo storage. Uploaded files and generated renditions both count.
- No card required
- Clients do not need studio accounts
- Gallery-specific proofing inbox
- Favorites, comments, areas, and references
Put proofing in context
The selection belongs inside the handoff.
Use the complete client-gallery path when access and delivery matter, or work through the practical checklist before sending the link.
Proofing questions
Know what the client can do.
Do clients need a Still Bureau account to proof photographs?
No. Once the studio chooses the gallery access path, clients can review the gallery without creating a studio account. Personal-invite URLs are bearer links and should be treated like private access credentials.
Can clients show exactly where an edit is needed?
Yes. When comments are enabled, a client can leave a photo-specific note, mark an area of the image, and attach a reference image. The photographer can reply and mark the note resolved.
Can I stop an agreed selection from changing?
Yes. The studio can lock a client favorite list after the selection is agreed. Locking prevents further favorite changes until the studio unlocks it.
Is photo proofing included on Free?
Yes. Free includes client proofing, unlimited galleries and visitors, a photography website, configurable photo downloads, and 5 GB of total photo storage. Uploaded files and generated renditions count toward storage.