How photographers deliver photos to clients
Photographers deliver full-resolution sets that email cannot carry and that messaging apps would recompress. A transfer link keeps the originals intact, and a shared folder keeps the delivery available for the client afterwards.
Why quality is the deciding factor
Messaging applications and some cloud galleries recompress images, which is unacceptable when the client is paying for the resolution.
A download link delivers the original files byte for byte, whether they are RAW, TIFF, or high-quality JPEG.
A typical delivery
- Export the selected set at full quality.
- Upload the folder, keeping the structure of the shoot.
- Set an expiration long enough for the client to download and archive.
- Add a password if the material is under embargo.
- Send the link, or share the folder if the client will return to it.
How much a shoot actually weighs
The 20 GB free transfer limit covers most edited deliveries. Handing over RAW archives usually calls for a paid plan, where the limit rises to 250 GB on Pro and disappears on Enterprise.
| Delivery | Typical size |
|---|---|
| Portrait session, edited JPEG | Under 1 GB |
| Wedding, edited JPEG | 5 to 15 GB |
| Wedding, including RAW | 30 to 100 GB |
| Commercial shoot with retouched TIFF | 20 to 80 GB |
Presenting the delivery professionally
- a custom subdomain so the client downloads from your own address
- brand presentation on the download page instead of a generic layout
- a shared folder per client, holding the history of all work delivered
- expiration set generously, so clients do not come back asking for a re-send
Custom subdomain and brand presentation are available from the Pro plan.
FAQ
How do I send photos to a client without losing quality?
Upload the original files and send a download link. Unlike messaging apps, a transfer service does not recompress images.
How do I deliver RAW files?
RAW sets are large, so paid plans are usually needed: 250 GB per transfer on Pro, unlimited on Enterprise.
How do I stop clients asking for re-delivery months later?
Keep the material in a shared folder per client instead of sending one-off transfers that expire.
Summary
Photographers need delivery that preserves originals and stays available. A transfer link avoids recompression, a shared folder keeps the client's archive in one place, and branding on Pro plans makes the handover part of the service rather than a generic download page.