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 for personalized branding advice.