Built for Client Image Review
Proofing Gallery Block
The Proofing Gallery Block is included with the FolioBlocks Business and Agency plans and is built for photographers and creative studios who need a polished way to collect client image feedback directly inside WordPress. Create a private proofing gallery where clients can review images, heart favorites, assign colored flags, leave comments, and submit their selections without relying on a separate proofing platform or external gallery system.
Gallery Demo
Proofing Galleries are designed for private client review. Use the button below to open the demo gallery, then log in with the password demo2026.
Block Features
Explore the key features that make the Proofing Gallery Block a focused, professional proofing workflow for client galleries. From private gallery access to flexible layouts, image selections, comments, flags, lightbox viewing, and saved proofing sessions, it helps photographers collect clear feedback while keeping the entire experience native to the WordPress Block Editor.
Private Client Galleries
Protect each proofing gallery with its own password so clients can review images in a focused, private viewing environment.
Client Email and Gallery Setup
Add the client email address, choose a gallery password, select a layout style, and build the gallery directly from uploaded or Media Library images.
Flexible Gallery Layouts
Use Grid, Masonry, or Justified layouts inside the proofing workflow so each client gallery can match the style of the shoot.
Heart Favorites
Let clients quickly mark favorite images with a simple heart action, making shortlists easy to review after submission.
Colored Flags
Give clients red, orange, and green flag options for more detailed image sorting, priorities, or edit direction.
Image Comments
Allow clients to leave comments on individual images so feedback stays attached to the exact photo it belongs to.
Proofing Filters
Clients can filter the gallery by hearted images, flagged images, and commented images to review their selections before submitting.
Saved Proofing Sessions
Review submitted proofing selections from the WordPress admin, including hearts, flags, comments, client session details, and PDF export.
Built-In Lightbox
Let clients open images in a larger lightbox view while still keeping the proofing workflow connected to the gallery.
Watermark Overlay Support
Protect proofing images with FolioBlocks watermark overlays for gallery views, lightbox views, or both.
Responsive Proofing Galleries
Create client proofing galleries that remain comfortable to browse across desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Native Block Editor Workflow
Build proofing galleries directly in Gutenberg using familiar FolioBlocks controls, with no shortcodes or separate gallery manager.
For a complete breakdown of what is included in each version, visit the Free vs Pro comparison page to see the full FolioBlocks feature list.
Guides & Tutorials
Learn how to get the most out of this block with our step-by-step tutorials and video guides. Whether you’re just getting started or exploring advanced features, we’ve got you covered.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No. Proofing Gallery is available on the FolioBlocks Business and Agency plans. It is not included in the free version or lower Pro plans.
Use the Proofing Gallery Block when you need clients to review a set of images and send back clear selections. It is ideal for portrait sessions, weddings, commercial shoots, editorial work, product photography, and any project where client feedback needs to stay organized.
Yes. Proofing Gallery supports Grid, Masonry, and Justified gallery layouts, so you can choose a structured grid, a natural masonry flow, or polished justified rows depending on the image set.
Yes. Clients can comment on specific images, making it easier to collect edit notes, retouching requests, image preferences, or delivery instructions.
Yes. Clients can heart favorite images and use colored flags to organize selections with more detail.
Yes. Each Proofing Gallery can use its own gallery password, so clients can access the proofing area without exposing the gallery publicly.
Submitted proofing sessions can be reviewed from the FolioBlocks Proofing Sessions area in the WordPress admin.
Get FolioBlocks Pro
Proofing Gallery is available with FolioBlocks Business and Agency plans, giving photographers and creative studios a polished way to collect client selections, comments, hearts, flags, and submitted proofing sessions directly inside WordPress.
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Grid Gallery Block
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Present single images with clean spacing, sharp rendering, and fully controlled styling. Perfect for highlighting key visuals with clarity and impact.
Justified Gallery Block
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Masonry Gallery Block
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Modular Gallery Block
Mix and match rows of images with full control over spacing and aspect ratios. Build complex, multi-row layouts without compromise, perfect for creative portfolios that break the grid.
Proofing Gallery Block
Create private client galleries where clients can review images, heart favorites, add color flags, and leave comments. Submitted selections are saved as proofing sessions in WordPress so you can review feedback.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
FolioBlocks is trusted by photographers, designers, and creative professionals around the world to showcase their work beautifully and effectively. Here’s what a few of our users have to say:
Fantastic
“Setup was quick, and block-based workflow feels natural – drop in a gallery, choose from grid or masonry styles, tweak spacing and captions. Hard to design something that doesn’t look great.”
– Will MacDonald, Developer
Verified Customer
Easy to use with good number of features
“Setup was quick, and block-based workflow feels natural – drop in a gallery, choose from grid or masonry styles, tweak spacing and captions. Hard to design something that doesn’t look great.”
– Donna
Verified Customer
A Wonderful, Full-featured Image/Video Gallery Plugin
“I tested this plugin in beta and was impressed both by how well–and intuitively–it worked “out of the box” and by how responsive its developer was when I had questions. Highly recommend.”
– Josh
Verified Customer
Great plugin and really easy to use.
“Great plugin and really easy to use. The free version is really full featured but the pro version takes it to the next level. Highly recommended.”
– Cyril
Verified Customer
Works great
“Had an opportunity to test this plugin during the beta testing period and it’s really slick. It feels native to WordPress and is incredibly full featured.”
– Johan, Web Developer
Verified Customer
Just what I was looking for!
“The Video gallery block is just want I was looking for to use my website. Straightforward and easy to use.”
– Dave Marshal, Production Designer
Verified Customer
Build Better Galleries With FolioBlocks
Join photographers, designers, and creative professionals using FolioBlocks to create faster, more flexible image and video galleries directly inside the Block Editor.