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Platform Updates

Building the future of creative delivery

A complete history of features, improvements, and milestones as we build the ecosystem for the wedding and events industry.

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Updates

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Major Releases

14

Categories

Platform

23
MajorMar 8, 2026

Custom Domain Support

Studio plan users can now point their own domain (e.g., gallery.janephotography.com) to their 12img profile. Full Vercel DNS integration with automatic SSL provisioning, DNS setup guides, and real-time verification status.

MajorJan 1, 2025

Unified Ecosystem Activity Feed

Cross-platform activity tracking connecting galleries, community, marketplace, and vendors.

MajorDec 24, 2024

Blog Platform

Full-featured blog with articles, categories, and SEO optimization.

MajorNov 25, 2024

Verified Testimonials

Request and display verified client reviews on your profile.

MajorSep 29, 2024

Subscription Plans

Tiered plans: Free, Essential, Pro, Studio, Elite.

MajorSep 15, 2024

Platform Launch

12img launches with core gallery creation and sharing features.

Activity Visibility Controls

Jan 2

Per-category visibility settings for public activity feeds on profiles.

Emergency Backup System

Dec 17

Show availability as a backup photographer for last-minute bookings.

Featured Spotlight Subscription

Dec 1

Premium placement in the Community Spotlight carousel.

Vendor Gear Lists

Nov 30

Showcase your photography equipment on your profile.

Session Time Tracking

Nov 20

Analytics for editing and session time spent on galleries.

Multi-Industry Pipeline

Nov 18

Support for real estate, product, and commercial photography clients.

Photographer Storefront

Nov 17

Customizable storefront with packages and testimonials.

Video Add-ons

Nov 13

Purchase additional video slots and storage.

Social Links

Nov 12

Display Instagram, TikTok, and other social links on profiles.

Subscription Grace Period

Oct 29

Grace period for failed payments before account restriction.

Feature Requests

Oct 28

Users can submit and vote on feature requests.

Portfolio Enhancements

Oct 17

Enhanced portfolio display with categories and featured work.

Profile Visibility Settings

Oct 16

Control what appears on your public profile.

Demo Card Generator

Oct 14

Create beautiful shareable cards without signing up.

Onboarding Flow

Oct 9

Guided setup for new photographers.

Support System

Oct 5

In-app support messaging and ticket system.

Extended User Settings

Oct 1

Comprehensive user preferences and profile settings.

Galleries

18
MajorDec 7, 2024

Selection Gallery Upsell

Let clients select favorites and purchase extras beyond their package.

MajorNov 27, 2024

Gallery Sections

Organize galleries into named sections like Ceremony, Reception, Portraits.

MajorNov 14, 2024

Video Deliverables

Upload and deliver video files alongside photos.

Viewer Email Capture

Dec 9

Optionally collect viewer emails before gallery download.

External Video Links

Dec 8

Embed YouTube and Vimeo videos in galleries.

Gallery Sorting Options

Dec 6

Sort galleries by date, name, or custom order.

Proofing Galleries

Dec 3

Client selection and proofing workflow for image approval.

Email-Gated Downloads

Nov 28

Collect visitor emails before allowing gallery downloads.

Gallery Analytics

Nov 16

Detailed view and download analytics per gallery.

Expiry Watermarks

Nov 11

Automatic watermarks on expired gallery images.

Image Favorites

Nov 10

Clients can heart their favorite images in galleries.

Unified Gallery Visibility

Nov 9

Consistent public, private, and password-protected gallery states.

Gallery Visibility Controls

Oct 19

Public, private, and password-protected galleries.

Gallery Presentation Templates

Oct 13

Multiple gallery viewing modes: Reel, Editorial, Mosaic.

Focal Point Editor

Oct 12

Set custom crop center points for each image.

Gallery Templates

Oct 10

Choose from multiple gallery viewing templates.

Upload Processing Status

Oct 7

Real-time upload progress and processing indicators.

Gallery Archives

Sep 27

Archive completed galleries to free up active storage.

Community

12
MajorDec 14, 2024

Community Posts & Comments

Share updates, ask questions, and engage with other photographers.

MajorOct 26, 2024

Community Spotlight

Weekly photo contests with voting and prizes.

Save Community Posts

Jan 5

Bookmark posts from the community feed to read later.

Blog Comments

Dec 28

Threaded comments on blog articles with moderation tools.

Save Blog Articles

Dec 27

Bookmark blog posts to your reading list.

Community Notifications

Dec 16

Get notified of replies, mentions, and reactions in the community.

Simplified Reactions

Dec 15

Streamlined reaction system for community posts.

Critique Circles

Dec 13

Peer review groups for constructive portfolio feedback.

User Reputation System

Dec 12

Earn reputation points through community contributions.

Community Waitlist

Dec 10

Early access signup for community features.

Contest Comments

Nov 8

Comment on Community Spotlight entries.

Spotlight Evaluation System

Nov 7

Judging and scoring system for contest entries.

Admin

12
MajorJan 3, 2025

Admin Mission Control

Central dashboard for monitoring platform health, user activity, and key metrics.

MajorNov 6, 2024

Promotional Deals System

Create and manage promotional campaigns with tracking.

MajorNov 2, 2024

Admin Galleries & Storage Dashboard

God-mode view of all galleries with conversion intelligence.

MajorOct 2, 2024

Admin Roles & Permissions

Role-based access control for admin panel.

Mission Control Event Triggers

Jan 4

Automated admin alerts for key platform events and user actions.

Admin Vendor Management

Dec 25

Tools for moderating and managing vendor directory listings.

Admin Todo System

Nov 21

Internal task tracking for admin operations.

Admin Settings System

Nov 4

Centralized platform settings and maintenance controls.

Feature Flags

Nov 3

Gradual feature rollouts with targeting rules.

Admin Notifications

Oct 30

Real-time alerts for admin about key platform events.

Admin Plan Management

Oct 6

Manage user plans and expiration dates.

Feature Flags V1

Oct 4

Initial feature flag system for controlled rollouts.

Client Portal

11
MajorJan 7, 2025

Coordinator Collaboration System

Invite wedding coordinators to help manage client checklists with token-based access.

MajorJan 6, 2025

Client Checklists

Wedding planning checklists for clients with customizable templates for weddings, quinceañeras, and engagements.

MajorDec 20, 2024

Intake Form System

Capture leads with customizable intake questionnaires that convert to clients.

MajorDec 2, 2024

Client Questionnaires

Send custom questionnaires to gather client preferences and details.

MajorOct 24, 2024

Delivery Milestones & Countdown

Track project milestones with delivery countdown timer.

MajorOct 22, 2024

Client Messaging

Real-time messaging with clients through the portal.

MajorOct 20, 2024

Client Profiles

Comprehensive client profiles with event details.

Client Budget Tracking

Jan 9

Photographers can now track budgets for their clients with category breakdowns.

Gallery Attachments in Messages

Jan 8

Share galleries directly within client message threads.

Quinceañera Intake Forms

Dec 21

Bilingual (English/Spanish) intake forms designed for XV celebrations.

Delivery Estimates

Dec 18

Set and communicate expected delivery dates to clients.

Notifications

7
MajorDec 5, 2024

Notification System

In-app and email notifications for downloads, views, and milestones.

MajorOct 27, 2024

Automated Email Workflows

Scheduled emails triggered by event date proximity.

MajorOct 11, 2024

Email Analytics

Track opens, clicks, and downloads from gallery emails.

Expiry Reminders

Nov 24

Automated emails to clients before gallery expiration.

Email Suppression List

Oct 25

Respect unsubscribe requests and manage email preferences.

Email Bot Filtering

Oct 18

Filter out bot opens for accurate email analytics.

Email Marketing Tools

Oct 15

Create and send marketing emails to client lists.

Storage

5
MajorNov 26, 2024

Vault Archives

Zero-duplication gallery protection with SHA-256 integrity verification.

Memory Capsule

Nov 23

Free tier access to preserved gallery memories.

Vault Print Orders

Nov 22

Order physical prints from archived galleries.

Client Vaults

Nov 5

Dedicated storage vaults for long-term client gallery preservation.

Archive Storage

Sep 28

Long-term storage for delivered galleries.

Vendor Directory

4
MajorDec 26, 2024

50+ Vendor Categories

Expanded from 12 to 50+ vendor categories covering every wedding professional.

MajorDec 22, 2024

Global Vendor Directory

Searchable directory of wedding vendors with location-based filtering.

MajorNov 1, 2024

Vendor Network Sharing

Share galleries with event vendors with terms acceptance.

Vendor Shortlist

Dec 23

Couples can save and organize their favorite vendors.

Planning Tools

4
MajorJan 14, 2025

Wedding Website RSVP Management

Complete RSVP system with guest list management, attendance tracking, meal preferences, dietary restrictions, plus-one names, and CSV export for seating charts.

MajorJan 13, 2025

Free Wedding Websites

Beautiful, customizable wedding websites with RSVP forms, photo galleries, Q&A, schedule, accommodations, registry links, and vendor credits.

MajorJan 11, 2025

Personal Wedding Checklists

Free standalone planning tool for couples to track their wedding tasks with smart grouping by urgency.

MajorJan 10, 2025

Personal Budget Planner

Free budget tracking tool for couples planning their wedding or event.

Security

3

Image Protection

Nov 29

Right-click and drag protection to deter casual image theft.

Secure Portal Tokens

Oct 23

HMAC-SHA256 secured client portal access links.

Audit Logs

Oct 3

Complete audit trail of admin actions.

Performance

3

Resumable Upload Sessions

Nov 19

Upload sessions with resume capability and progress tracking.

BlurHash Placeholders

Nov 15

Beautiful blur placeholders while images load.

Photo Derivatives

Oct 8

Automatic thumbnail and preview generation.

Contracts

2
MajorOct 21, 2024

Smart Contracts

Digital contracts with e-signatures and merge fields.

Contract Revisions

Dec 19

Track and manage contract amendments with version history.

Marketplace

1
MajorDec 11, 2024

Digital Marketplace

Buy and sell presets, templates, and educational content.

Integrations

1
MajorSep 30, 2024

Stripe Integration

Subscription billing and payment processing.