Photography Website Templates with Client Galleries

Picking the right one

How to choose a photography portfolio template

Start from what you deliver, not from what looks good in a demo. Three things narrow it down faster than scrolling every option.

Match it to your galleries

If you deliver client galleries or run selection calls, pick a template with a strong full-bleed gallery and a clear inquiry section near the top. The gallery workflow (favorites, ratings, proofing) is built in, so choose the look and let the platform run the delivery.
Decide whether you are selling

Shooting fine art or selling prints? Pick a template with room for a shop, then connect it to the zero-commission store and e-commerce galleries. Digital downloads sell the same way.
Check it on a phone

Most clients open your work on mobile first. Every template is responsive, but preview the mobile view and confirm your key images hold at small sizes before you commit.

A wedding photographer's Pixpa website with an SEO search listing and client-gallery download-size options

Everything You Need

What’s included with every photography website template

The design is the part you see first. The reason photographers stay is what sits behind it.

Client galleries, built in

Deliver private galleries from the same site your clients booked you on. More than one person can favorite and rate images in the same gallery, which is the difference between a smooth album call and running two galleries by hand when the bride and her mother both want a say. Set galleries to auto-expire, and send selects straight to the WHCC print lab.
Prints and downloads, zero commission

Every template connects to a store and to e-commerce galleries, so you sell prints and digital files directly. Pixpa takes no cut, and payments run through Stripe and PayPal.
Yours without code, or with it

Change layout, color, type, spacing and gallery style by dragging. If you write CSS or HTML, both are open on paid plans for finer control. You get a custom domain, so the site is fully your brand.
Fast on mobile

Every template is responsive and built to load image-heavy galleries quickly, because most clients open your work on a phone first. Preview and adjust the mobile view before you publish.
Found, not just built

A built-in SEO manager and blog help the site get indexed and rank, so the template earns traffic rather than just sitting there.

4.7/5 · 600+ reviews on Capterra

Why photographers choose Pixpa

The rating holds up on both big review sites: 4.7 out of 5 on Capterra across 600+ reviews, and 4.7 on Trustpilot. Support is a real person on chat, not a bot, which photographers mention again and again. And the platform has been built for photographers, artists and designers since 2013, so client delivery and print sales are the point, not an add-on.

“Best website builder for photographers! I tried almost every other platform there is but finally went with Pixpa. They are straightforward with their pricing and honestly, it's the best value you can find out there.”

Salman G. Photographer · Capterra

“With Pixpa I have a complete solution for my photography business, with my portfolio, blog and client galleries with the ability to order print products. Highly recommended!”

Pierre B. Photographer · Capterra

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FAQs

Photography website template FAQs

Everything else you might want to know before you start. Still curious? Live chat is open 24/7.

What are the best photography website templates?

The best photography website template is the one that fits how you shoot and what you deliver, not the one that looks best in a demo. If you run client galleries or sell prints, start from a gallery-first layout like the wedding and portfolio designs here, then customize it. All 61 templates on this page include client galleries, a store and a blog, so the pick comes down to the look and the layout your work needs.

Are these photography website templates free?

Every template is included with a Pixpa subscription, so you are not paying per template. You can use any of these photography website templates free during the 15-day trial with no card, and paid plans then start at $5.40/month billed annually. There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Can I customize a photography template without knowing how to code?

Yes. Every template is drag-and-drop, so you can change layout, colors, fonts, spacing and galleries without touching code. If you do write code, custom CSS and HTML are available on paid plans for finer control.

Will my website look like a template?

No, unless you leave it untouched. The templates are starting points, not fixed skins. You swap in your own images, set your own type and colors, rearrange sections and change the gallery style, so two photographers starting from the same template end up with very different sites.

Do the photography templates include client galleries?

Yes. Client galleries are built into the platform, not a separate tool. You can deliver private galleries, collect favorites and ratings from more than one viewer, set auto-expiry and send images to the WHCC print lab, all from the same site your clients booked you on.

Can I sell prints and digital downloads from a photography template?

Yes. Each template connects to a zero-commission store and e-commerce galleries, so you can sell prints and digital downloads directly. Pixpa takes no cut of your sales, and payments run natively through Stripe and PayPal.

Are the photography templates mobile-friendly and fast?

Every template is fully responsive and built to load image-heavy galleries quickly, which matters when clients open your work on a phone. Mobile layout is handled for you, and you can preview and adjust the mobile view before you publish.

Can I switch templates after my site is live?

Yes. You can change your template at any time without losing your content or your custom domain, so you are not locked into the first design you pick.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. You get a 15-day free trial with no credit card required, and a 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans if you decide it is not the right fit.

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