Search allows quickly finding photographs matching specific subjects.
Since photos represent a visual image formed by digital pixels, they are not easily searchable without supplemental text information. As a result, photographers must help describe the subject of the photos by adding metadata; which includes titles, captions, keywords, and categories.
Keywords and categories are especially valuable in making searching and browsing for specific subjects easier.
For photographers, see this guide for more details on how to edit the Description of images in your account. And for more information on how your photos can be displayed in third party search results such as Google and Bing, see our SEO guide.
In most cases, it is recommended that you perform a search for your desired content on the specific photographers website. However, if you're unsure about who the specific photographer was and lost the link to their website you may be able to search for the content through Zenfolio.com's public search tool. Click here for more information about using the Zenfolio.com Public Search tool.
| Note: While searching for content is accessible on every Zenfolio hosted website, it is important to know that content will only be searchable if the photographer has allowed it to be searchable. In some cases the photographer may disable this option, which means that the photos can only be accessed through direct link or by navigating through the photographer's website. |
To Perform a Search on a Specific Photographer Website
To search for photos on a photographer's site, the search field must be used. The photographer is able to choose to display the search field in their site's home page, header, or footer. Their site also includes a search page on which searches can be accomplished.
For photographer's, this support guide will help you display the search field in your site's Website View. And this guide is able to show photographer's how to find the link to their own site's search page.
- To search, type a subject description in the search field, keeping it short but specific.
- Press Enter on your keyboard or click the search button.
- The results of the Search will be displayed.