What is a private client gallery?

A private client gallery is a password-protected online gallery where photographers deliver finished photos to their clients. Unlike public portfolios or social media posts, a private gallery is accessible only to people who have the password — typically the client and anyone the client chooses to share it with. In Glassline's case, photos and gallery data are stored in Germany, and private galleries are not indexed by search engines.

How do I share a private gallery with my client?

In Glassline, you create a gallery, upload your photos, and set a password. You then share two things with your client: the gallery URL and the password. Your client opens the URL in any browser, enters the password, and immediately sees the photos. No app download, no account creation, no sign-in form — just the link and the password.

Is a Glassline private client gallery GDPR compliant?

Glassline is built for photographers who need a privacy-conscious way to deliver client work. Photos and gallery settings are stored in Frankfurt, Germany, and private galleries are not indexed by search engines. If a client asks where their photos are stored, you can give them a simple answer: Germany.

Can clients download their photos from a Glassline gallery?

Yes. Clients can download individual photos or the entire gallery as a ZIP archive, at full resolution, without creating an account. Downloads are available on desktop and mobile. You can enable or disable downloads per gallery if needed.

How much does a private client gallery cost on Glassline?

Glassline is free to start. The free plan lets you create galleries and share them with clients. Paid plans start at $7 per month (Hobby) and add higher storage allocations and additional features. There are no per-gallery fees, no download fees, and no commission taken on client transactions. All plans include password protection and a client experience where Glassline stays in the background.

How long does it take to set up a private client gallery?

Under five minutes for a typical shoot. Create a gallery (30 seconds), upload your photos (time depends on file size and connection speed), set a password (10 seconds), copy the link (5 seconds). Most photographers upload their edited files while doing something else — Glassline's uploader runs in the background.

Use Case

A private client gallery that puts your work first.

Password-protected galleries that keep the platform in the background. Your photos stay front and center, clients do not need an account, and there are no per-gallery storage caps.

TL;DR

Glassline is a private client gallery platform for professional photographers, with photos and gallery data stored in Frankfurt, Germany. Galleries are password-protected, keep Glassline in the background of the client experience, and support full-resolution client downloads. There are no per-gallery storage caps, and clients can view and download their photos without creating an account.

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Key features

What Glassline delivers.

Password protection

Per-gallery passwords — enable when needed

Once enabled, the gallery link requires the correct password

Quiet platform layer

Glassline stays in the background

Your client opens the gallery and stays focused on your photos

Germany-based storage

Photos and gallery data are stored in Frankfurt

Built for clear answers when clients ask where their photos are stored

Storage

No per-gallery storage caps

Upload entire wedding sets or multi-day shoots without splitting galleries

Client downloads

Full-resolution downloads without a client account

Clients download individual photos or entire galleries — no sign-up friction

In depth

Why photographers need a private client gallery

When you deliver a wedding, portrait session, or commercial shoot, your clients need to see their photos in a secure, controlled environment — not a public link that anyone with the URL can access. A private client gallery keeps delivery personal: only the people you share the password with can view the work. This matters both for your clients' peace of mind and for your own professional reputation. A gallery that leaks before your client has seen it, or one that surfaces their wedding photos in a public search index, is a trust-breaking event. Privacy protection is not a premium feature — it is table stakes for professional delivery.

What makes a great private client gallery

The best private client galleries are invisible in the right way: clients notice the photos before they notice the software. That means a calm, photographer-led viewing experience, no client account prompts, and no app download standing between your client and the work. It also means edge-to-edge presentation — photos fill the screen, not a template. Beyond aesthetics, a strong private gallery handles the practical side: passwords that actually gate the content, download capabilities that work on any device, fast loading, and a clear answer when clients ask where their photos are stored.

How Glassline delivers the private experience

Glassline was built from the ground up for professional photographers delivering work to clients. Galleries can be password-protected when you are ready to share them: enable password protection in the gallery settings, set the password, and the link requires it before visitors can view the photos. The platform stays in the background: your client opens the link and sees your photos full-screen, without being pushed into a Glassline account or app. Photos and gallery settings are stored in Frankfurt, Germany, and galleries are built to load quickly for clients. Clients can download individual images or entire galleries at full resolution, without creating an account or downloading an app. There are no storage caps per gallery, so a 1,200-image wedding can live in a single coherent delivery. Setup takes under five minutes: create a gallery, upload your photos, enable a password, share the link.

How to get started

Set up in minutes.

Create a gallery

In your Glassline dashboard, click 'New Gallery'. Give it a name — this is for your reference only, not shown to clients unless you choose.

Upload your photos

Drag and drop your edited files or upload via the browser. Full-resolution files are stored in Germany. No compression, no format conversion. No per-gallery storage cap.

Set a password

On the gallery settings page, enable password protection and enter your chosen password. The gallery link is now inert — only visitors who enter the password will see the photos.

Share the link

Copy the gallery URL and send it to your client alongside the password — via email, WhatsApp, or any channel you use. Your client opens the link, enters the password, and sees their photos full-screen. No app, no account, no friction.

FAQ

Common questions.

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