Just Launched: Paid Access + Folder Registration
June 30th, 2025
We’re excited to announce two powerful new features to Zenfolio’s NextZen platform that are designed to simplify your workflow, protect your time, and create new revenue opportunities: Folder Level Registration and Paid Access. These features are specifically designed for photographers who want to spend less time on admin during this busiest time of the year.
Whether you’re out there photographing youth sports, dance recitals, weddings, or portrait sessions, these tools were built with everyday productivity roadblocks in mind.
Who are these features designed for?
Short answer? Every photographer. From high-volume shooters and boudoir photographers to wedding videographers, any photographer can benefit from these amazing tools.
Folder Registration and Paid Access help you get and stay organized and earn more.
- Sports, Events & Boutique School Photographers:
Managing dozens or even hundreds of client galleries just got easier. Pre-register entire teams, workshops, or event attendees before shoot day. - Portrait Photographers:
Collect important client info upfront, secure payment before sessions, and keep galleries locked down until you’re ready to release the images. - Wedding Photographers:
Offer exclusive photo access to family, guests, or vendors. Accept payment in advance or upsell premium wedding-day coverage.
What you can do with these features:
Folder Registration
If you’re juggling a packed calendar of client sessions or managing large group shoots, Folder Registration will become your new best friend. Here’s what you can do:
- Pre-registration for larger groups:
Perfect for schools, dance companies, athletic events, or sports clubs. Collect names, contact info, and even image preferences ahead of time—all through a customizable registration form. - Easily manage event bookings:
Planning a series of bespoke sessions or a multi-day event? Create a single registration point at the folder level and let the system act as your personal secretary. - Gather leads across galleries:
Want to grow your marketing list for future promotions? Capture info from every visitor who clicks in before you share the final photos.
Paid Access
Think of Paid Access as a Ticketmaster for your gallery or folder. Entrance is allowed only after payment is made.
- Charge for access, not just products:
Exclusive galleries, behind-the-scenes shots, or educational content—now you can create value instantly. - Collect session payments upfront:
Need to charge a deposit or registration fee before the day of the shoot? No problem. NextZen can handle that for you. - One place for all your tools:
No more third-party payment links, outside apps, or awkward follow-up emails. Access Fees are built into your gallery workflow.
What we love about these features:
Folder Registration
- Save time and skip tedious paperwork:
Say goodbye to paper forms and collect client info automatically. No more chasing emails or manual administrative work. - Connect faster with your clients:
Registered clients get notified the moment images go live. The result? Less waiting, more engagement, and quicker sales. It’s a win for you AND your customers. - Build your contact list on autopilot:
Get new leads with every registration—ready for future marketing!
Paid Access
- Charge before you shoot. Share only when you’re ready.
You are in control. Clients can pay before the session, and you can choose exactly when to grant access to images. - Get rid of clunky workarounds. Keep it simple.
One platform. No need for external payment apps. - Turn views into revenue.
Do you offer exclusive content? Want to keep images under wraps until payment? Access Fee helps you turn browsers into buyers, even before they see the first image.
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