The photographer is able to choose to allow site visitors and clients to download photos from their site. They can also choose to allow clients to purchase Digital Downloads of the images.
This guide covers how to download those images if allowed by the photographer. If the download options displayed below are not available, please contact the photographer directly to let them know that you would like to download their images.
Please click the links below to navigate directly to the desired section:
- How to Download Lower Resolution Display Images from the Site
- How to Download copies of the Original Images from the Site
- How to Download photos from the Mobile Site
- How to Download the Photos from a Digital Download Order
- How to Download Photos using the Photo Moments mobile app
How to Download copies of the Original Images from the Site
The photographer can choose to allow the downloading of copies of their full resolution original images.
If this downloading has been allowed by the photographer, follow the steps below to download the images.
- Go to the gallery in your photographer's site. Press the Select Photos button.
- A Download button should appear click on it to download images.
- Choose to Download entire gallery or Select photos to download.
If the download option is not displayed, please contact the photographer directly to let them know that you would like to download their images.
Depending on the way that the photographer has customized their site, it may also be possible to download copies of original images using the same steps as displayed in the section about how to download lower resolution display images. The only difference is at the end, you would choose to download the Original image and not a lower resolution image.
When downloading multiple images at once, the images will need to be bundled together into one or more zip files. You can choose one of these two options to download those zip files.
- Download Option A - You can download the zip files now by clicking on the link that is displayed after requesting the download. Please note that this requires a fast and stable internet connection especially for larger downloads.
- Download Option B - Enter you email address in the field provided then click Request. This allows the system to bundle the files together in the background. You will then receive an email once this is completed. The email will contain a link that you can use to download the images. This option is best for large downloads as it allows for faster and more stable downloading.
Once you've received the email, click on the link (or links) to download the images.
Please download the images within seven days as the download link (or links) will expire at that time. If the seven days has passed, you'll need to visit the site again and re-start the download process.
Once downloaded, the zip file will need to be decompressed or unzipped before the images can be viewed or shared.
Click HERE for how to decompress or unzip a zip file.
How to Download photos from the Mobile Site
The photographer can choose to allow the downloading of copies of their full resolution original images from their mobile site.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to download lower resolution display images through the browser of a mobile phone- only full resolution original images can be downloaded if allowed by the photographer.
If this downloading has been allowed by the photographer, follow the steps below to download the images from the photographer's mobile site.
Go to the gallery in your photographer's site using a mobile device.
- Tap on the image that you would like to download. This part is important as it is not possible to download from the screen where there are multiple images displayed at once.
- Tap the Download icon in the bottom right corner of the image.
If the download icon is not displayed, please contact the photographer directly to let them know that you would like to download their images.
Switch to Desktop View to Download Multiple Images
Depending on the mobile device used to view the gallery, it may be possible to download all of the images from the gallery at once. That is done by switching to the Desktop version of the site by clicking Desktop at the bottom of the mobile site. Once viewing the Desktop site, follow the steps HERE to download images.
Please note that not all mobile devices and mobile browsers are able to download photos from the desktop version of the site.
How to Download Lower Resolution Display Images from the Site
The photographer can choose to allow the downloading of lower resolution versions of their images. These images may be watermarked.
If this downloading has been allowed by the photographer, follow the steps below to download the images.
How to Download from a Quick Shop Page
- Go to the gallery in your photographer's site. Click on the image you wish to save.
- Click on the Download icon above the image. A menu will appear.
- Click on the desired size to download the image in that size.
How to Download from a Photo Page
- Go to the gallery in your photographer's site. Click on the image you wish to save.
- Hover your cursor in the upper left corner of the photo and click on Menu.
- Select Download and choose the image size you wish to save.
If the download option is not displayed, please contact the photographer directly to let them know that you would like to download their images.
How to Download the Photos from a Digital Download Order
The photographer can choose to offer their images for sale as Digital Download products. When purchased, you will be allowed to download copies of the purchased images.
If this option is allowed, follow the steps below to download the images.
- In the order confirmation email sent about the order, click on the Download Page link.
- To download all items in an order, press the Download all purchased items button.
- Or to download an individual item, click on Download to my computer under the desired photo.
Zip Files
When downloading multiple images at once, the images will be bundled altogether into one zip file. Once downloaded, the zip file will need to be decompressed or unzipped before the images can be viewed or shared.
Click HERE for how to decompress or unzip a zip file.