Sunshine Photo Cart is the #1 WordPress plugin for creating client photo galleries and photo proofing galleries that help photographers sell more photos and grow their business. Join thousands of professional photographers who trust Sunshine to deliver proof galleries, sell prints and digital downloads, and manage client orders—all from their own WordPress website with no monthly fees or commissions. With 100+ 5-star ratings and proven results, Sunshine Photo Cart is the trusted choice for photographers worldwide. 🎯

“I would say my sales went up at least 300% since installing Sunshine Photo Cart.”
– Edward Amos

“Sunshine elevated my small photography business and I know it can elevate yours as well.”
– Kendra Heller

“Sunshine Photo Cart has allowed me to deliver proof galleries quickly, efficiently, and effortlessly. This plugin has really taken out the aggravation of setting up galleries, allowed me to work more efficiently, and gives my clients such an easy-to-use interface for viewing. I am grateful I found it and highly recommend it to other photographers!”
– Drew Johnston

“AUS$1500 worth of sales within 3 days of installing Sunshine Photo Cart. Need I say more? This system is simple to use, easy to customize, and doesn’t force you to dive into the depth of your server to run.”
– William Debois

“The biggest benefit for me was the stand alone style, do your own stuff, sell as much as you can without a commission.”
– Dan Spineanu

“I have seen a huge increase in sales compared to other photo websites.”
– Nadia Hall

Why Choose Sunshine Photo Cart for Your Client Photo Gallery?

Whether you’re a wedding photographer, portrait photographer, school/sports photographer, or fine art photographer, Sunshine Photo Cart gives you everything you need to create beautiful client photo galleries and streamline your photo proofing workflow.

✨ Deliver proof galleries that convert – Share password-protected galleries with expiration dates that create urgency and encourage clients to purchase before time runs out. Your clients can easily browse, select favorites, and share with family and friends to increase your sales.

💰 Sell photos with zero commissions – Keep 100% of your profits. Unlike other platforms that take 15-30% of every sale, Sunshine Photo Cart charges no commissions, no monthly fees, and no hidden costs. You own your client galleries and your revenue.

🚀 Set up in minutes, not hours – Create your first client photo gallery in under 5 minutes. Upload images via FTP or drag-and-drop, set your products and pricing, and start sharing galleries with clients immediately.

🔒 Professional security built-in – Protect your images with automatic watermarking, password protection, and private gallery access. Your photos stay secure while clients enjoy a seamless viewing experience.

📱 Works beautifully on any device – Your clients can browse galleries, select favorites, and purchase photos from their phone, tablet, or computer. Responsive design means your client photo galleries look perfect everywhere.

🌍 Sell to clients worldwide – Support for all currencies and translations in German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish, Portuguese, British English, Norwegian, and more. Learn more about translations

🎨 Works with any WordPress theme – Sunshine Photo Cart seamlessly integrates with all WordPress themes and popular page builders. Your client photo galleries automatically match your website’s design, or choose from our custom design layouts for a dedicated gallery experience.

What You Get with Your Free Client Photo Gallery Plugin

This free version is fully functional and includes everything you need to start selling photos to clients:

Photo Proofing & Client Gallery Features

Unlimited client photo galleries – Create as many galleries as you need for weddings, portraits, events, or any photography project
Photo proofing workflow – Let clients browse proof galleries, select favorites, and share with family members to increase engagement. Create proofing-only galleries (no products) for client approval workflows
Multiple display formats – Choose from various layout formats for your galleries and images to match your style and client preferences
Password-protected galleries – Keep your client photo galleries private with password protection, email requirements, or user account access
Gallery expiration dates – Create urgency and encourage faster purchases with automatic expiration notices
Sub galleries – Organize large events like weddings into hierarchical galleries (ceremony, reception, portraits, etc.)
Favorites system – Clients can mark their favorite photos, and you can view all favorites in the admin to understand client preferences
Comments on images – Enable clients to leave comments on photos during the proofing process for better communication
Social sharing – Enable clients to share galleries and images on social media to increase exposure and drive more sales
Automatic watermarking – Protect your images with watermarks automatically applied when images are uploaded to galleries

E-commerce & Sales Features

Shopping cart system – Professional cart that lets clients select photos, choose products (prints, digital downloads, etc.), and add multiple items
Multiple payment options – Accept offline payments (check) or online payments. PayPal is included free with the core plugin. Stripe and Square are also available in the free version (with 5% platform fees) or upgrade to remove fees.
Registered or guest checkout – Choose whether to require user accounts or allow guest checkout for faster purchases
Optimized checkout page – One-page checkout optimized for conversions with optional distraction-free experience to maximize sales
Advanced tax settings – Set specific tax rules down to the zip or postal code level for precise tax calculations in your area
Flexible shipping – Offer flat rate shipping, local delivery, or pickup options to meet your business needs
Order management – Easy-to-use admin dashboard to track orders, manage customers, change order status, and notify clients of updates
Printable invoices – Generate professional invoices for every order automatically
No limits – Unlimited galleries, unlimited images, unlimited products, unlimited orders

Design & Integration

Theme integration – Automatically integrates with your WordPress theme or choose from our beautiful design layouts
FTP upload support – Upload hundreds of images quickly via FTP or use the convenient browser upload
Mobile-responsive – Your client photo galleries look perfect on phones, tablets, and desktops

Payment Gateway Note: PayPal is included free with the core plugin—no fees, no add-on required! Stripe and Square are also available in the free version but are subject to 5% platform fees. Upgrade to remove these fees and unlock additional payment gateways.

Take Your Client Photo Galleries to the Next Level

The free core plugin offers everything you need to get started, but you can unlock even more powerful features with our add-ons. View all pricing plans

Essential Add-ons for Photo Sales

Digital Downloads 📥 – Sell digital files at any size with instant, secure download access for your clients
Discount Codes 🎟️ – Boost sales with flexible discount codes that encourage larger purchases
Lightbox 🖼️ – Deliver a premium browsing experience with beautiful lightboxes and slideshows for your client photo galleries
Price Levels 💰 – Set unique prices per gallery for complete pricing control and maximum profits
Packages 📦 – Bundle products together to encourage larger orders and increase average order value
Product Options ⚙️ – Offer customizable options like frames, paper types, and finishes to increase sales
Advanced Analytics 📊 – Understand what sells best with detailed gallery analytics, best sellers, and profit insights
Multi Image Products 🖼️ – Sell products like photo boxes or albums where clients select multiple photos
Automated Emails 📧 – Send automated emails based on client gallery interactions to nurture relationships and drive sales
Client Messaging 💬 – Simplify gallery invitations with professional message templates
Session Fees 📅 – Offer bookable time slots with online payments and include products with your session fees
Volume Galleries 📚 – Build hundreds of galleries in a quick, easy workflow perfect for school photographers and high-volume events
Cloud Storage ☁️ – Offload images to Amazon S3, Google Cloud, or DigitalOcean Spaces for unlimited storage and faster delivery
Gift Cards 🎁 – Sell gift cards that clients can redeem for prints and products in any gallery
Minimum Order 🛒 – Set minimum order amounts to ensure every sale is worth your time
Price List 📋 – Display your product pricing anywhere on your site with a simple shortcode
Quantity Discounts 📉 – Reward bulk purchases with automatic volume discounts to increase order sizes
Sell Anything 🛍️ – Sell products that don’t require a photo selection, like gift prints or studio merchandise
Video Sales 🎬 – Sell video clips and slideshows alongside your photo galleries
Exports 📤 – Simplify financial reporting and order fulfillment with effortless CSV exports of order data

Payment Gateways

Included Free:
* PayPal 💳 – Fully included in the free core plugin with no platform fees or add-on required!

Available in Free Version (with 5% platform fee):
* Stripe 💳 – Accept credit cards and all Stripe-supported payment methods. Upgrade to remove platform fees
* Square 💳 – Accept payments in-person or online. Upgrade to remove platform fees

Available with Add-ons (Pro/Plus plans):
* Authorize.net – Enterprise payment processing for businesses
* Mollie – European payment gateway with iDEAL support
* Mercado Pago – Popular payment gateway for Latin America
* Payfast – South African payment gateway
* Paystack – African payment gateway
* Quickpay – Danish payment gateway

View all payment gateways | Don’t see your payment option? Request it

Integrations

MailChimp – Grow your email list automatically
Campaign Monitor – Email marketing integration
Light Blue CRM – Connect with popular photography CRM

View all add-ons and integrations | Request a new feature

Real Results from Real Photographers

Sunshine Photo Cart is trusted by thousands of wedding photographers, portrait photographers, school/sports photographers, and fine art photographers around the world. Read testimonials, view case studies, and see example sites to see how Sunshine has helped photographers just like you grow their business.

Sunshine Photo Cart – Client Photo Gallery & Photo Proofing for Photographers