Answer: proof first when the client picks
Delivery vs proofing: which workflow fits your shoot?
Deliver when the set is final; proof first when the client picks favorites. On shoots.page, proofing runs on the delivery gallery itself: you set a maximum number of picks, the client stars photos without an account, and the submission locks until you reopen it, so you know what to retouch, print or put in an album.
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What each one means
Delivery means handing your client the finished files. Proofing means your client reviews a set and marks favorites before the finals are settled.
Three workflows, side by side
| Workflow | How it runs | When it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Deliver straight | Upload finished files, publish, share one link for browsing and download | Small sets, headshots, brand shoots, fixed briefs |
| Proof first, then deliver | Client stars favorites, you finish those picks, then deliver the final files | Weddings, portraits and events, wherever client picks drive retouching or albums |
| Proofing on the delivery gallery | The client downloads the set and stars favorites on the same gallery link | Every photo is included, and the client also picks some for retouching, prints or an album |
How proofing works on shoots.page
Enable proofing and set max picks
Turn on photo proofing for the gallery. It is opt-in per gallery, with studio-level defaults you can override per gallery. Then set how many photos your client can pick: 25 by default, up to 1,000.
Set optional extras and pricing
If you allow picks beyond the maximum, turn on extras with a per-photo price and a currency you choose. shoots.page shows the running total but never collects payments, so settling up stays between you and your client.
The client stars favorites on the link
Your client opens the gallery link with no account. As they star photos, a live counter tracks picks against the maximum, with a running price when extras are on.
Submission locks until you reopen it
The client submits picks with their name and email, or skips both on a personal link you send from Share gallery. The submission locks straight away, you get an email, and you can reopen it whenever needed. Each gallery takes up to 200 submissions.
Find the picks in Lightroom
Open the client's selection and choose Copy filenames > Copy for Lightroom. In Lightroom Classic, paste it into the Library Filter's Text search set to Filename and Contains, and only the picked photos show.
When each workflow fits
Deliver straight when the brief is fixed and you hand over every finished image: headshots, commercial brand sessions, or clients who trust your selection. It also suits quick releases like wedding sneak peeks; the full flow is in send photos to clients.
Proof first for weddings, events and portrait sessions, wherever client choices decide retouching, album layouts or prints. Collecting picks first means you only polish the images your client actually wants.
Common questions
Can clients pay for extra picks through shoots.page?
No. shoots.page shows the agreed price and running total for extras, but it never processes transactions or collects payments, and it takes no commission. Payment stays between you and your client.
Can a client change their picks after submitting?
Once a client submits with name and email, the selection locks. If they need to change favorites, you reopen the submission from your gallery controls.
Does my client need an account to proof?
No. Clients proof directly on your gallery link, starring picks and submitting favorites without creating an account or signing in.
Can I deliver finals from the same gallery used for proofing?
Yes. Proofing runs on the same gallery link you deliver from, so picks and final high-resolution files stay in one place.
Set up your next gallery
Pick your JPEG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF, WebP or RAW files on the homepage to start a gallery, and turn on proofing whenever the shoot calls for client selections. Free up to 2 GB.