White label client portal for photographers
Direct answer
A white label client portal for photographers is software where clients book, proof, pay, and download under your studio brand, not the vendor’s logo. In practice that means your logo, your colors, and a URL that feels like your studio (yourstudio.grainissue.com or a custom domain), on every client-facing page.
Grain Issue includes branded subdomain + logo on every plan from $15/mo. Custom domain is on Pro. It is a photographer client portal, not a marketing-site builder.
White label checklist
- Studio logo on booking, gallery, and delivery pages
- Branded subdomain or custom domain (not a shared vendor path)
- Magic-link or passwordless client access under your brand
- Emails that do not read like a third-party gallery product
- Export path so white label does not mean lock-in
Subdomain vs custom domain
| Signal | Grain Issue |
|---|---|
| Subdomain + logo | Starter and up |
| Custom domain | Pro |
| Client card payments | Stripe Connect; no platform cut on those payments |
| Lab auto-ship | Not a current strength |
Who still pays for gated branding
Many gallery platforms gate white label or custom domains behind higher tiers. If branding is the only reason you upgraded elsewhere, compare that tier bill to a flat portal subscription before you renew.
FAQ
Is white label the same as a portfolio website?
No. A portfolio site sells strangers. A white label portal serves booked clients through the job.
Do I need a custom domain on day one?
No. A branded subdomain is enough for most portrait studios. Move to a custom domain when you want the URL to match your marketing site exactly — see how to set up a custom domain for your photography gallery for the DNS steps.
Where do I start?
Start a trial or read the best client portal checklist.