Customizing Your Branding

Make every gallery reflect your unique brand with PixelPort's customization options.

Why Branding Matters

Consistent branding across all client touchpoints:

Builds recognition and trust

Looks professional and polished

Differentiates you from competitors

Commands premium pricing

Accessing Brand Settings

Navigate to Settings > Branding from your dashboard to customize your brand appearance.

Logo Customization

Upload Your Logo

Recommended specifications:

Format: PNG with transparent background

Size: 200x60 pixels (or 400x120 for Retina displays)

Color: Should work on both light and dark backgrounds

Logo Placement

Your logo appears:

Top of every gallery page

Gallery loading screen

Email notifications to clients

Tip: Use a simplified version of your logo for galleries - intricate details may not display well at smaller sizes.

Color Customization

Brand Color (Primary)

This color is used for:

Call-to-action buttons

Active states and highlights

Progress indicators

Client favorite indicators

Choosing the right color:

Should match your brand identity

Must have good contrast with background

Consider color psychology (warm vs. cool)

Background Color

The overall page background color.

Options:

White: Clean, minimalist, classic

Off-white/Cream: Softer, warmer feel

Dark: Modern, dramatic, focuses attention

Text Color

Color for headings and body text.

Best practices:

Ensure high contrast with background

Black (#000000) for white backgrounds

White (#FFFFFF) for dark backgrounds

Test readability on various devices

Typography

Heading Font

Choose a font family for gallery titles and section headers.

Popular choices:

Serif (Playfair, Lora): Elegant, classic, formal

Sans-serif (Montserrat, Poppins): Modern, clean, minimal

Display (Bebas, Oswald): Bold, impactful, contemporary

Body Font

Select a readable font for descriptions and interface text.

Recommendation: Use a simple, clean sans-serif font for maximum readability.

Font Pairing

Ensure your heading and body fonts complement each other:

Contrast in style (serif + sans-serif)

Similar visual weight

Both highly readable

Gallery Layout Options

Masonry Layout

Pinterest-style flowing grid.

Best for:

Mixed portrait and landscape photos

Varied image sizes

Modern, dynamic feel

Galleries with videos

Grid Layout

Uniform square tiles.

Best for:

Clean, organized look

Consistent framing

Traditional portfolios

Minimalist aesthetic

Carousel Layout

One image at a time with navigation.

Best for:

Focus on individual images

Story-driven sessions

Slideshow presentations

Mobile-first viewing

Advanced Customization

Custom Domain (Pro Plans)

Use your own domain for galleries:

Default: yourstudio.pixelport.co/gallery-name

Custom: galleries.yourstudio.com/gallery-name

Benefits:

Reinforce your brand

Look more established

Improve SEO

Easier for clients to remember

Watermarking

Add your logo or text to photos:

Options:

Corner placement (4 positions)

Center overlay

Opacity control (subtle to bold)

Size adjustment

When to watermark:

Proofing galleries

Public portfolio galleries

Social media sharing

Non-commercial use

Gallery Header Customization

Header Style

Choose how gallery information displays:

Centered:

Gallery name and details centered

Symmetrical, formal

Works well with logos

Left-Aligned:

Modern, editorial style

More space efficient

Better for long names

Minimal:

Maximum focus on photos

Clean header

Subtle branding

Cover Image

Set a hero image at the top of the gallery:

Automatically uses first featured photo

Can manually select any image

Displays in 16:9 aspect ratio

Testing Your Brand

Before launching galleries with new branding:

1. Preview on Multiple Devices

- Desktop (various browsers)

- Tablet (iPad, Android)

- Mobile phones

2. Check Readability

- Text contrast is sufficient

- Logos are clear

- Colors look consistent

3. Get Feedback

- Show sample gallery to colleagues

- Test with a trial client

- Ensure it matches your brand vision

Brand Consistency Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure consistent branding:

[ ] Logo uploaded and displaying correctly

[ ] Brand colors match your website/marketing

[ ] Font choices complement your overall brand

[ ] Layout style fits your photography niche

[ ] Test gallery created and reviewed

[ ] Mobile appearance verified

[ ] All colors have sufficient contrast

Updating Your Brand

As your brand evolves:

Minor Updates: Refresh colors or fonts anytime

Major Rebrand: Update all settings, then create new galleries

Note: Changes to brand settings apply to all new galleries. Existing galleries retain their original branding unless updated individually.

Need inspiration? Browse our [Gallery Showcase](#) to see how other photographers brand their galleries, or [Contact Support](mailto:support@pixelport.com) for personalized branding advice.