Delivering event photos: culling, editing and online galleries
Clients judge you by delivery as much as by shooting. Learn culling, consistent editing, timelines and online gallery delivery.
A great shoot can be spoiled by slow or messy delivery. A clear workflow keeps clients happy.
Culling
Remove blinks, blurry images and duplicates. For a wedding, a 10-hour day may produce 4000 frames and 600 to 900 final images.
Consistent editing
Create a preset for your style, then adjust exposure and white balance by scene. Sync settings across images shot in the same light.
Sneak peeks
Send 10 to 20 highlights within 24 to 48 hours. Couples and clients love sharing them on social media.
Online galleries
Platforms like Pixieset or Pic-Time allow clients to view, download, share and order prints. Organize by chapters: getting ready, ceremony, portraits, party.
Deadlines
Communicate delivery times in the contract: commonly 1 to 2 weeks for events and 4 to 8 weeks for weddings.
Archive
Keep backups of final images and RAW files for an agreed period, ideally on two drives plus cloud storage.
