Getting started

Is Portfoliobox free for photographers? +
Yes. The free plan gives you a real portfolio website with 5 pages, 30 images, gallery layouts, SEO tools, and support. No credit card, no time limit. Start building your photography portfolio today.
Do I need technical skills to build a photography portfolio? +
No. Portfoliobox is a visual editor. You build your site by moving things around in your browser. No code, no downloads, no technical knowledge needed.
What is the best way to organize a photography portfolio? +
Organize by genre or project. Use separate gallery pages for weddings, portraits, editorial, and personal work. Keep your strongest images first. Portfoliobox has a range of gallery layouts so you can present each genre the way it deserves.

Plans and pricing

What plans are available for photographers? +
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 to sell prints or book clients? +
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 cut of your sales. When you sell a print or a package, 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 photography 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 clients, and helps with search engine visibility.
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 presents your photography.
Can I create password-protected client galleries? +
Yes, on the Professional plan. Create a private gallery for each client, share the link, and let them browse their session images privately.
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 shoots? +
Yes. Each page can have its own gallery layout. Show weddings in a slideshow, portraits in a grid, and editorial work in a vertical scroll. You are not locked into one design.

E-commerce

Can I sell prints directly from my portfolio? +
Yes. Add a store to your site and sell prints, digital downloads, or session packages. Set your own prices, manage inventory, and accept payments through Stripe or PayPal.
Can I sell digital downloads? +
Yes. Sell high-resolution files, presets, or educational content. After purchase, customers receive a secure, automated download link.
Can I sell photography packages or bundles? +
Yes. Create products with multiple variants for different package tiers. List what is included in each package and let clients choose directly from your store.

Bookings and business tools

Can clients book photo sessions through my site? +
Yes. The Professional plan includes online bookings with availability scheduling, time slots, and personnel management. Clients pick a date and time, and can pay a deposit or full amount when they book.
Can I send invoices and quotes to clients? +
Yes. Create quotes for custom shoots and send them via email link. Once accepted, convert into an invoice. Track payment status from draft to paid, and export as PDF.
Can I share high-resolution files with clients? +
Yes. Share files up to 1GB each with time-limited download links. Set expiry from 1 hour to 30 days. Perfect for delivering final images from a shoot.

SEO

Will my photography 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 find 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.
Can I connect Lightroom to my portfolio? +
Yes, on the Professional plan. The Portfoliobox Lightroom plugin lets you publish images directly from Adobe Lightroom to your portfolio galleries without exporting and uploading manually.
Can I embed video content? +
Yes. Embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or other platforms. Show behind-the-scenes footage, tutorials, or client testimonial videos alongside your photography.