FAQ - Organizing & Modifying Event Images
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Can I change the images after they've gone through the PWD post-production process?
Yes, once post-production is complete and the event is online, you will have the option to remove images and add back images we may have removed during image selection. You will also have the ability to organize the images and perform minor edits such as cropping, choosing a tone, rotating the images, and more.
What can I do with my images once they're uploaded and ready?
Once you have online access to your event images, you have several options. Following is an overview, but you can find more information on each item in this section of the FAQ.

  1. Choose Keepers/Discards: Remove images from the event or add back images that may have been removed during the image selection process.
  2. Categorize Photos: Organize the images by placing them in one of the pre-made categories, or make your own.
  3. Copy to Folders: Create custom folders and copy images into them. Useful for further organizing of the event.
  4. Set Public/Private: Hide images from family and friends (but not from the event owner!) by marking them as private.
  5. Crop & Modify: Make minor edits to the images. You can crop, rotate, change the tone to black and white or sepia, and more. You can edit individual images or a group of images.
  6. Compare Photos: Display and compare up to four photos side-by-side.
What is the Keepers/Discards page and how do I use it?
The Keepers/Discards page allows you remove images from the event or add back images that may have been removed during the image selection process. On this page, you will have two window panes: The left pane will default to show you all event images, though you can use the drop-down menu to display only Keepers or Discards. To the right of this pane, you can open the Keepers or Discards. To move an image from one location to the other, simply select the image in the left pane and drag it to your choice on the right. You may also select and drag multiple images.
What is the Categorize Photos page and how do I use it?
The Categorize Photos page allows you to organize images by placing them into categories for easier browsing by your customers. While folders contain copies of images, categories contain the originals. All images start out in the Uncategorized category by default.

There are a number of pre-made categories which are geared towards wedding events, but you are free to make your own categories as well. You can create a new category by clicking the Add Category button and typing in a name. You may delete a category by clicking the 'X' next to its name. To move an image to a category, open the category on the right, select the image on the left, and drag it into the category. To remove an image from a category (that is, to return it to the Uncategorized category), open the category containing the image, select the image, and click the Remove Selected button. You may also select and drag multiple images.

Tip: Individual images can be made public or private, and so can entire categories. Editing a category from the Categorize Photos page will allow you to choose whether the category is public or private.
What is the Copy to Folders page and how do I use it?
The Copy to Folders page allows you to further organize and customize the event by creating folders which can contain copies of images. While categories contain the original images, folders will contain only copies of the images.

You can create a new folder by clicking the Add Folder button and typing in a name. You may delete a folder by clicking the 'X' next to its name. To copy an image to a folder, open the folder on the right, select the image on the left, and drag it into the folder. To remove an image from a folder (that is, to delete that copy of the image), open the folder containing the image, select the image, and click the Remove Selected button. You may also select and drag multiple images.

Tip: Individual images can be made public or private, and so can entire folders. Editing a folder from the the Copy to Folders page will allow you to choose whether the folder is public or private.
What is the Public/Private page and how do I use it?
The Public/Private page allows you to toggle the public/private status of each image. An image marked as public will be viewable by anyone who can view the event (they will still need a password if one is set). An image marked as private will only be viewable by you and the event owners (the bride and groom). This is useful for images the bride might not be comfortable sharing with others. All images are marked as public by default.

To change the status of an image, select it on the left and click either the Make Public or Make Private button. You may also select multiple images at once.

Tip: Individual images can be made public or private, and so can entire categories and folders. Editing a category or folder from the appropriate page will allow you to choose whether the folder or category is public or private.
What is the Crop & Modify page and how do I use it?
The Crop & Modify page allows you to make minor edits to a single image at a time. To edit multiple images at once, use the "Enhance Multiple" page.

Instructions:
  • To edit an image, click on it and the crop/edit screen will pop up. Here, you can crop, zoom, rotate, choose a tone, and set contrast, brightness, and sharpness.
  • If you have previously edited an image, you may click the Restore Original button to remove all edits. Note that you cannot undo a restore, and you will have to manually apply any edits to get back to your edited version.
  • If you would like to undo the current round of edits only, click the Reset button or simply exit the screen without saving.
  • Be sure to save any changes you make by clicking Save Changes.

Notes:
  • The contrast, brightness, sharpen, zoom, and rotate controls are for online viewing purposes only. Changes made to these options will not affect final products.
  • The crop and tone options will apply to proofs and prints but will not apply to other products such as Image Discs, Image Downloads, and DVD Montages. The original images will be used for these multimedia products.
What is the Enhance Multiple page and how do I use it?
The Enhance Multiple page allows you to perform minor edits to a group of images. You have the same options available on the Crop & Modify page with the exception of the crop tool.

Instructions:
  • Select one or more images, then perform an edit from the edit bar.
  • If you have previously edited an image, you may click the Restore button to remove all edits. Note that you cannot undo a restore, and you will have to manually apply any edits to get back to your edited version.
  • If you would like to undo the current round of edits only, click the Reset button.
  • Be sure to save any changes you make by clicking Save Changes.

Notes:
  • The contrast, brightness, sharpen, and rotate controls are for online viewing purposes only. Changes made to these options will not affect final products.
  • The tone option will apply to proofs and prints but will not apply to other products such as Image Discs, Image Downloads, and DVD Montages. The original images will be used for these multimedia products.
What is the Compare Photos page and how do I use it?
The Compare Photos page allows you to view up to four images side-by-side. This is useful when you have similar images and are trying to choose the best one. Simply select up to four images from the left to view them together.
What is the difference between a Category and a Folder?
Categories and folders work similarly but serve separate purposes:

Categories contain the original images, meaning each image can only exist in one category at a time. They will have names like "Ceremony" and "Formal Portraits." Folders, on the other hand, contain copies of the images, so the same image may be copied to many different folders. Folders will have names like "Bob's Favorites" or "Pictures of Sue."

When to use categories:

  • For easier browsing, we suggest categorizing all images in an event. This is a step that will most likely be taken by the studio/photographer before releasing the event to the owner, though the event owner may modify the categories as they see fit.

When to use folders:

  • Folders can be used by the studio, event owners, and family and friends for a variety of purposes:
    • Create a "My Favorites" folders to share selected images with others.
    • Create a "To Print" folder to collect images before placing a print order.
    • Create an "Album Images" folder so the bride can easily choose images she wants included in her album.
    • Create a "Flower Girl" folder to show to proud parents.

Tip: Individual images can be made public or private, and so can entire categories and folders. Editing a category or folder from the appropriate page will allow you to choose whether the folder or category is public or private.
I messed up an image when editing it online. Can I get the original back?
Yes. Go to the Crop & Modify page and select the image in question. The crop/edit screen will appear and load the image. Click the Restore Original button and then click save once the original image loads. You now have the original image back.
Can I add certain images to an event that only the event owner can view?
Yes. There are a couple ways to do this:
  • On the Public/Private page, choose the images in question and set them to be private. Only the event owner and yourself will be able to view these images.
  • On the Categorize Photos page, click Add Category. Give it a name and uncheck the Public option, then click Save. Any images you move to this category will now be private and only viewable by yourself and the event owner.

Tip: The second option above is a convenient way to include a series of personal images (such as a boudoir session) without fear that unwanted eyes may see them.