How to Build Your Own ShootProof
Replace ShootProof with a custom build. Simple Client Galleries That Delight
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 41 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 41 features
Sales & Selling(8 features)
Sell photos without commission on all sales, keeping 100% of profits
Control number and resolution of downloads to drive digital photo sales
Sell digital downloads, prints, and/or lab products from a seamlessly integrated gallery storefront — totally commission-free
Access to international printing labs for global client fulfillment
Sell professional prints and products from top-tier photo labs right from galleries
+3 more in this category
Business Management(6 features)
Provide great customer experience with automated messages that are there when you cannot be
Build trust with clients from the moment you send your first contract or invoice
Send customized invoices that clients can pay in just a few clicks
Create and send professional contracts in minutes that clients can sign from anywhere, on any device
Manage multiple photography brands with multiple user access levels
+1 more in this category
Portfolio(5 features)
Make Portfolio Website your own by using studio logo, colors, and fonts
Custom-branded contact forms make it easy for potential clients to get in touch
Show galleries on your ShootProof Portfolio Website as if they're part of your own website for professional look
Build a photography portfolio in seconds without any learning curve or coding needed
Simple portfolio website with About Page, Contact Page, and Brand Homepage to showcase photos and grow client base
Marketing(3 features)
Send emails automatically and remind clients about sales, promotions, and expiration dates
Templated email marketing sequences and automated communications with clients
Send automated emails to remind clients about gallery expiration dates
Security(3 features)
Safely store and share photos with clients using password protection
Optional PIN and password protection to control who receives and can download digital files
Secure delivery and control of digital photo downloads
Branding(2 features)
Add professional branding with custom logos and watermarks to protect photos
Customize galleries with brand colors, fonts, logo, and AI-resistant watermark
Core Gallery(2 features)
Beautiful, custom-designed galleries for showcasing work and delighting clients with sharing, downloading, and purchasing options
Ability to create unlimited galleries for different clients
Mobile(2 features)
Access ShootProof features on mobile devices
Create custom digital photo albums for clients to share photos with family and friends
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at very easy complexity.