ShutterPress Gallery

ShutterPress

ShutterPress is a WordPress gallery plugin specifically designed for photographers and visual creatives to manage, display, and optionally sell image collections. It offers both a free base version and an expanded Pro version with advanced functionality.

Overview

• Free Version

  The free version enables users to create unlimited responsive galleries with various layout options (grid, masonry, justified), lightbox previews, optional image downloads, and a “favourite image” feature. These galleries can be displayed via shortcode, Gutenberg block, or Elementor widget.

• Pro Version (ShutterPress Gallery Pro)

  The Pro add‑on extends the free version with features geared toward client delivery, security, and monetisation. Key enhancements include:

  • WooCommerce integration for selling prints or digital downloads

  • Automatic watermarking (text or image)

  • Password protection and user‑based access controls

  • Full‑gallery ZIP downloads and inclusion of PDF license documents

  • Client interaction statistics (views, downloads, favourites)

  • Email notifications and client‑facing emails from within the gallery interface

Key Features

Layout and Display

• Offers grid, masonry, and justified gallery layouts that are responsive and mobile‑friendly

• Lightbox integration provides immersive image preview with optional zoom

• Supports infinite scroll or pagination for navigating large galleries

Client Interaction

• Visitors can mark images as favourites, which aids in proofing or personal selection

• Galleries can be embedded via shortcodes, Gutenberg blocks, or Elementor widgets

• Email notifications can be sent automatically to clients when galleries are ready

Security & Delivery (Pro Version)

• Offers watermarking, password protection, and user‑level access restrictions to protect content

• Full‑gallery download as a ZIP file, optionally including a licensing PDF, streamlines client delivery

• Provides analytics on views, downloads, and client preferences

Monetisation (Pro Version)

• WooCommerce integration allows users to sell image prints or digital downloads directly from within gallery pages

Technical and Usage Details

• Galleries are managed through a dedicated admin interface, and display can be customised per gallery

• Plugin is licensed under GPLv2 or later, allowing modifications and redistribution under open‑source terms

• Latest free version is version 1.6.3, updated approximately two weeks ago, tested up to WordPress 6.8.2 and compatible with PHP 7.0+ 

Conclusion

ShutterPress offers photographers a flexible, scalable way to present and deliver image galleries on WordPress. The free version covers core gallery display and client-proofing needs, while the Pro version adds essential tools for protection, analytics, monetisation, and smoother client workflows.