A download button looks simple, but the right download policy depends on the event. A wedding client may expect unrestricted access to purchased images, while a corporate organizer may want tighter control over internal photographs. Photographers should decide the policy before publishing the gallery.
Start with the contract
The contract should define what the client receives, whether downloads are included, and whether the photographer provides high-resolution files, web-resolution files or selected photographs.
The gallery setting should support the agreed delivery rather than contradict it.
Weddings
Wedding clients often expect access to their delivered collection. If the photographer is using a proofing or selection gallery first, downloads can be restricted until the appropriate stage.
Once the final collection is approved, the photographer can enable the intended download experience.
Corporate events
Corporate events may have separate internal and public-use considerations. Confirm who is authorized to download photographs and whether the organizer wants attendees to access full-resolution files.
Schools and public events
Schools and public events can involve larger groups and additional privacy considerations. Download settings should reflect the organizer's policies and the intended audience.
Use download controls as part of the workflow
ShowMyPhoto provides event-level download controls. Treat this as one part of the delivery plan rather than a substitute for access policy, consent or contractual terms.
A simple decision framework
Who is the client?
Who is allowed to download?
What resolution is included?
Are the photographs proofs or finals?
Is the gallery public, private or personalized?
When should downloads become available?
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ShowMyPhoto disable downloads?
Yes. Download controls are listed as a current ShowMyPhoto feature.
Should downloads be enabled immediately?
That depends on the contract and whether the gallery contains proofs, selections or final delivered photographs.
Can download policy vary by event?
Yes. The event-level workflow allows photographers to configure delivery according to each event's requirements.
A Better Event Photo Experience with ShowMyPhoto
ShowMyPhoto is built for photographers who want to make event photo discovery and delivery easier. Guests can access event galleries through a mobile browser, scan QR codes, use AI-powered selfie search, receive photographs through supported delivery channels, and select favorite photographs when the project requires it.
For photographers, the goal is simple: spend less time repeating manual photo-delivery tasks and more time creating, editing and serving clients.
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