Getting started

Is Portfoliobox free for models? +
Yes. The free plan gives you a real modeling portfolio website with 5 pages, 30 images, gallery layouts, SEO tools, and support. No credit card, no time limit. Start building your modeling portfolio today.
Do I need technical skills to build a modeling portfolio? +
Not at all. Portfoliobox is a visual drag-and-drop editor. You build your site by arranging elements in your browser. No coding, no downloads, no design experience required.
What is the best way to organize a modeling portfolio? +
Organize by market or shoot type. Create separate gallery pages for editorial, commercial, fitness, and lifestyle work. Lead with your strongest images in each category. Portfoliobox offers a variety of gallery layouts so you can present each market the way casting directors expect.

Plans and pricing

What plans are available for models? +
Three plans. Free ({{freePrice}}), Personal ({{startingPrice}}/mo), and Professional ({{professionalYearly}}/mo). Annual billing saves up to 20%. The free plan is a real portfolio, not a trial.
Which plan do I need for bookings and a store? +
The Professional plan includes the full online store with up to 1,000 products, invoicing, quotes, bookings, and 0% commission on all sales.
How does the 0% commission work? +
Portfoliobox never takes a percentage of your sales. When you sell a posing guide, merch, or any product, you keep 100% of the profit. The only fees are the standard transaction rates from your payment provider, such as Stripe or PayPal.

Domains and email

Do I need a custom domain for my modeling portfolio? +
You can start with a free portfoliobox.com subdomain, but a custom domain like yourname.com is highly recommended. It looks professional, builds trust with agencies, and makes your portfolio easier to remember after a casting.
Can I get a professional email address? +
Yes. Paid plans include email hosting at your custom domain. hello@yourname.com instead of a Gmail address. 5GB inbox, 10 aliases, and up to 500 sends per day.

Website building

How many gallery layouts are available? +
Over 40 gallery layouts across five categories: thumbnail grids, vertical layouts, horizontal layouts, slideshows, and creative layouts like zigzag and parallax. Choose the one that best showcases your book.
Can I create password-protected galleries? +
Yes, on the Professional plan. Set up private galleries for specific agencies or clients and share the link with a password so only the right people see your exclusive content.
How many images can I upload? +
The free plan includes 30 images. Personal gives you 150 images, and Professional allows up to 1,000 images. All plans support high-resolution uploads.
Can I use different layouts for different markets? +
Yes. Each gallery page can have its own layout. Present editorial work in a full-bleed slideshow, commercial headshots in a clean grid, and fitness shots in a masonry layout. You are not locked into one design.

E-commerce

Can I sell merchandise from my portfolio? +
Yes. Add a store to your site and sell branded merch, accessories, or any physical products. Set your own prices, manage inventory, and accept payments through Stripe or PayPal.
Can I sell digital downloads? +
Yes. Sell posing guides, fitness routines, digital lookbooks, or any downloadable file. After purchase, customers receive a secure, automated download link.
Can I sell packages or bundles? +
Yes. Create products with multiple variants for different package tiers. List what each bundle includes and let buyers choose directly from your store.

Bookings and business tools

Can clients book me for castings through my site? +
Yes. The Professional plan includes online bookings with availability scheduling, time slots, and personnel management. Clients or agencies pick a date and time, and can pay a deposit or full amount when they book.
Can I send invoices to clients? +
Yes. Create invoices for completed jobs and send them via email link. Track payment status from draft to paid, and export as PDF for your records.
Can I share files with agencies and clients? +
Yes. Share files up to 1GB each with time-limited download links. Set expiry from 1 hour to 30 days. Ideal for sending updated digitals or delivering content from a shoot.

SEO

Will my modeling portfolio show up on Google? +
Yes. Every page has fields for meta titles, descriptions, and keywords. Portfoliobox generates a sitemap automatically and uses clean, readable URLs. Add alt text to your images to help search engines discover your work.
Can I connect Google Analytics? +
Yes. Connect GA4 to track visitor behavior. You can also add Google Tag Manager and Meta Pixel for advertising campaigns.

Support and languages

How do I get help? +
Portfoliobox has customer support on all plans, including the free plan. Real people who answer real questions. Documentation and tutorials are also available.
Can I build my portfolio in my own language? +
Yes. Portfoliobox supports 23 languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, and more. You can translate navigation, buttons, and form fields.

Technical

Does Portfoliobox include hosting? +
Yes. Fast web hosting and an SSL certificate are included on all plans. You do not need a separate hosting provider.
How do I get good polars and test shots? +
For polars (digitals), stand against a plain white or light grey wall in natural light with minimal makeup. Shoot front-facing, profile, and three-quarter angles. For test shoots, collaborate with emerging photographers to build both your portfolios.
Can I embed video on my modeling portfolio? +
Yes. Embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or other platforms. Showcase runway walks, commercial reels, behind-the-scenes footage, or casting tapes alongside your images.