Solving real problems for real photographers: Zenfolio’s 2025 feature roundup.
December 12th, 2025
The moments you capture matter. What is often less inspiring is the admin shuffle that follows; the organizing and back-and-forth that all-too-frequently pull you away from the work you love.
Editing late into the night, managing client questions while trying to wrap up a shoot, and juggling folders, passwords, and price lists—it can feel like a lot… And that time adds up fast.
Throughout 2025, our focus at Zenfolio was simple: help photographers simplify the complex. Every feature we released was shaped by real workflows and conversations with photographers. The goal was to reduce friction at every stage so you have more clarity, more consistency, and more space for the creative work that connects.
Here’s a closer look at what we built this year and how it supports the way you work.
For Sports, School, and Event volume photography.
Volume photography comes with unique pressure. If you are new to volume jobs, trying to keep the workflow, the photos, and all the people involved organized can feel overwhelming. This year’s updates were designed to help you say “yes” to more volume jobs with confidence. Whether you are photographing hundreds of students on picture day or fast-moving action sports, these tools support a smoother path from first capture to final delivery.
QR Code Workflow—sorting that works for you.
High volume jobs often mean long sorting nights and the risk of misplaced photos. The QR Code Workflow, now with improved matching and sorting for groups and teams, helps you move from photo day to clean, accurate galleries without sorting marathons.
What this solves:
- Manual sorting that consumes hours
- Mismatched or misplaced photos
- Complicated participant data management
- Parent spending hours sorting through large galleries
Why it matters:
You gain time back and can deliver confidently even during your busiest seasons.
Selling video downloads—a simple way to add more value.
Video plays an important role in events, recitals, and action sports. It gives families a memorable way to relive the moment, and for you, it creates an easy add-on that fits naturally into your existing workflow.
What this solves:
- No need for third-party platforms
- Slow or fragmented video delivery processes
- Unclear pricing and preview options
Why it matters:
It provides a clean, straightforward way to offer video while earning more from the work you already do.
Face Finder—let clients find themselves instantly.
Parents should not have to scroll through hundreds of images to find a single moment. Face Finder removes that friction by letting them upload a quick selfie and instantly see every photo they appear in.
What this solves:
- Lost sales from overwhelmed clients
- Support questions asking where images are
- Confusion within large galleries
Why it matters:
It dramatically improves the client experience and shortens the path to purchase.
Folder Registration and Access Fees—more structure, less admin.
Managing large groups means gathering information quickly and accurately. With options to set up registration at either the folder or the gallery level and charge access fees, you can collect client information and payments before the folder or gallery goes live.
What this solves:
- Missing or incomplete participant information
- Not receiving a CSV or Data from school or league
- Delays in collecting fees
- Disorganized access across large or multi-day events
Why it matters:
You get cleaner data and fewer manual steps, allowing every job to move more smoothly.
Player Cards and Memory Mates—polished products with no extra work.
Product Builder includes design presets for both Player Cards and Memory Mates so you can offer branded, customizable keepsakes without spending time on design.
What this solves:
- Time-consuming custom design work
- Being limited by the designs labs offer
- Inconsistent product presentation across teams or events
Why it matters:
Clients receive polished, on-brand products that feel personal, and you save hours during your busiest seasons.
Auto Tag and Describe—support for large galleries.
Tagging and organizing thousands of images can slow down your entire workflow. Auto Tag and Describe keeps galleries organized and searchable while reducing manual keywording.
What this solves:
- Hours spent manually tagging images
- Difficulty locating specific photos
- Delays in delivering completed galleries
Why it matters:
You can deliver volume jobs faster with consistent organization.
For Wedding, Portrait, and Commercial client photography.
When your work revolves around people, every part of the client journey matters. This year’s updates were built to support smoother communication, more personalized products, and flexible ways to sell your work.
Selling video downloads—bring sessions to life.
Photography captures emotion, and video brings it even closer. Selling Video Downloads allows you to offer curated clips directly from your Zenfolio store.
What this solves:
- Disconnected delivery workflows
- No clear way to price or package video content
Why it matters:
Clients get more ways to experience their session and you gain a new revenue stream.
Learn more about video selling and previews.
Product Builder—personalized products without extra work.
Clients love to share beautiful holiday cards with their friends and family, but offering custom designs can take time you don’t always have. Product Builder introduces customizable greeting cards supported by new greeting card presets and 5 x 7 products.
What this solves:
- Manual design that takes too long
- Limited upsell opportunities
- Requests for custom designs you cannot fit into your schedule
Why it matters:
It turns emotional moments into meaningful print products without overwhelming your workload.
Single Image Pricing—price hero images with intention.
Not every image carries the same weight. Single Image Pricing gives you the flexibility to highlight premium images.
What this solves:
- One-price-fits-all limitations
- Incorrect print size selections
- Manual adjustments across galleries
Why it matters:
It guides clients toward the best outcome while supporting your creative and business goals.
Auto Tag and Describe—quiet admin support.
Auto Tag and Describe reduces manual keywording while keeping galleries searchable and organized.
What this solves:
- Time lost on repetitive admin
- Difficulty maintaining organized galleries
Why it matters:
You stay focused on the creative work while delivering a more intuitive gallery experience.
Tools for a smoother client journey.
Folder Registration, Access Fees, contacts and sharing, choosing Favorites sets across multiple galleries, and enhanced Folder Details help you stay organized while giving clients a clearer path through their images.
What this solves:
- Missing client details
- Confusing access points
- Disconnected communication across galleries
Why it matters:
Clients enjoy a more professional, seamless experience.
Explore the updates to Folder Registration and Paid Access and Favorites and Folder Details.
For Fine Art, Landscape, Wildlife, and Travel photography workflows.
Fine art, landscape, wildlife, and travel photographers often manage extensive archives and sell work across multiple collections. This year’s features help you stay organized while presenting your work in elevated, intentional ways.
Auto Tag and Describe—smarter organization for large collections.
Deep archives can be difficult to maintain. Auto Tag and Describe provides intelligent suggestions the moment you upload.
What this solves:
- Manual keywording across hundreds or thousands of images
- Difficulty maintaining cohesive collections
- Hard-to-search galleries for buyers and editors
Why it matters:
Your images become easier to navigate, discover, and buy.
Single Image Pricing—price your special edition images with intention.
Not every image takes the same amount of work. Single Image Pricing gives you the flexibility to set special rates for premium images, special editions, or a photo that goes viral.
What this solves:
- One-price-fits-all limitations
- Incorrect print size selections
- Manual adjustments across galleries
Why it matters:
It helps ensure you’re making the most out of your best work while supporting your creative and business goals.
Product Builder—collector-ready print materials.
Product Builder gives you an easy way to create refined templates for limited-edition postcards, greeting cards, exhibition materials, or collector information cards.
What this solves:
- Time-consuming custom design work
- Missed opportunities for small-format print sales
- Inconsistent presentation across collections
Why it matters:
You elevate your collection without adding extra admin.
nPhoto Lab integration and Bay Photo updates—premium prints for premium work.
Our partnership and lab integration with nPhoto offers access to professional-grade prints, metals, canvases, and frames for photographers in the UK and EU.
In the US, Bay Photo’s product offerings expanded to include new panoramic print sizes, magnets, and buttons.
Why it matters:
Collectors receive prints that match the quality of your vision.
UK and EU photographers: Learn more about nPhoto.
US photographers: Learn more about Bay Photo products.
Built with you, for you.
Every feature we released this year was built with a single intention: to support the way photographers truly work. Your insights, your challenges, and your creative goals shaped the updates that made 2025 such a meaningful year of growth.
As you continue building your business and expanding your creative vision, we’re committed to being a partner you can rely on. The future of your workflow is bright, and we’re honored to be part of it.
Dream big. We’ll grow with you.
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Elizabeth Glanville is the Content Marketing Manager at Zenfolio, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. With over 12 years of professional photography experience, she has captured a wide array of subjects, from equestrian sport and luxury real estate to fashion editorials, commercial campaigns, family portraits, and Arabic weddings. Her photography has appeared in publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Vogue Arabia, Elle, and Marie Claire. Deeply embedded in the equestrian world, Elizabeth also offers photography, creative and strategic marketing consulting to equestrian brands including some of the countries leading polo and equestrian clubs.
Elizabeth holds a Master’s degree in Graphic Communication from the University of Hertfordshire in the UK and has a deep passion for design, branding, and visual storytelling. Her expertise bridges the creative and strategic, with a strong focus on marketing and commercial communication. Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys spending time at the stables with her two daughters, horses, and an ever-growing collection of pets.
