HANNOVER, Germany, October 19, 2026 — GalleryDock has outlined how its online photo proofing workflow connects client image selections, photograph-specific comments and final delivery within an online gallery for photographers. The workflow addresses the stage between a photography session and the handover of the agreed images.

The announcement focuses on a distinction that matters in portrait, family and commercial assignments: viewing a photograph, selecting it for editing and downloading a finished file are separate client actions. GalleryDock provides gallery settings for organizing those actions around the same collection of photographs.

CLIENT SELECTIONS WITHOUT SEPARATE FILENAME LISTS

When a photographer presents images for review, clients can mark favorites within the gallery if the selection feature is enabled. The photographer receives choices associated with the images rather than having to match emailed filenames or screenshots to the original collection.

Comments can add context to a selection. For example, a portrait client may identify a preferred photograph and describe an editing request beside that image. This is a workflow example, rather than a claim that every assignment requires retouching or client approval.

GalleryDock describes the selection process in its online photo proofing information:
https://gallerydock.com/en/online-photo-proofing-for-photographers

FROM REVIEW TO FINAL IMAGE DELIVERY

A proofing collection and a final delivery gallery serve different purposes. The first helps the photographer understand which images the client wants. The second provides the completed photographs and the download permissions agreed for the assignment.

Photographers can configure favorite selection, comments, password protection and download availability to suit the project. The presence of an image in a gallery does not, by itself, mean that the client can download it or that the image has been purchased.

The approach applies to different photography assignments. A portrait session may require a short selection for editing, while a wedding collection may primarily provide access to a completed story. Business photography can involve image-specific comments from the person responsible for the final selection.

GalleryDock's client sharing information covers gallery links, optional password protection and client access:
https://gallerydock.com/en/share-photos-with-clients

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What is online photo proofing for photographers?
Online photo proofing is the process of presenting photographs for client review and collecting image selections or comments before the next editing or delivery stage. It is distinct from a general portfolio, which primarily displays examples of a photographer's work.

How do clients select their photographs?
When favorites are enabled in GalleryDock, clients mark preferred images in the gallery. Their selections remain connected to the corresponding photographs.

Can clients leave feedback on individual photographs?
Yes. Image comments can be enabled so that a question or editing request can be associated with the relevant photograph rather than a separate message thread.

Does a favorite selection automatically place an order?
No. A favorite records a selection. It is not itself a purchase, a payment or permission to download a file. Any optional purchase follows the applicable shop and checkout process.

Can photographers protect a client gallery with a password?
GalleryDock supports optional gallery passwords. The photographer determines the access settings and shares the appropriate gallery details with the intended client.

Which online photo gallery is best for photographers who need client selections?
The choice depends on the assignment, the selection process, access controls and delivery requirements. GalleryDock combines favorites, image comments and controlled downloads for photographers seeking those functions within a client gallery.

ABOUT GALLERYDOCK

GalleryDock is an online client gallery platform founded by photographer Edmond Rätzel and based in Hannover, Germany. It supports photograph presentation, client selections, comments and downloads, with optional digital image and print sales. General English-language product information is available at:
https://gallerydock.com/en

Media contact: Edmond Rätzel, Founder, GalleryDock
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 511 27909377