If you've delivered a film through Pixelreel in the last little while, you may have already noticed a few things looking a little different. We've been heads-down shipping features that make your client portals more beautiful, more capable, and — most importantly — easier for you to use on your next delivery. Here's the full rundown.
📸 Photo Galleries Are Here
Your couples no longer need a separate link for photos. You can now deliver a full photo gallery right inside the same branded portal as their film — no more juggling two vendors, two links, or two logins for your clients.
Choose from 6 gallery layouts to match the story you're telling: Masonry (default), Classic, Airy, Editorial, Spotlight, and Minimal. Organize shots into sections — Getting Ready, Ceremony, Portraits, Reception, Details — and let your couples browse in a built-in lightbox. Drag-and-drop reordering makes curation fast, even the night before a deadline.
🎥 More Flexible Film Uploads
We heard you. You can now upload your films directly to Pixelreel, in addition to linking out to YouTube or Vimeo. Use whichever fits your workflow — direct upload for full control over hosting, or YouTube/Vimeo embeds if that's already part of your process. Either way, your couple gets the same cinematic Screening Room experience.
🎨 Look & Feel: 10 Brand Themes
Every studio has its own aesthetic, and now your portal can match it. Choose from 10 curated brand themes — from moody, romantic options like Midnight Gold, Onyx Platinum, and Bordeaux, to lighter, airier choices like Ivory Gold, Champagne, and Gallery White. Pair your theme with typography options, and let couples toggle between light and dark viewing modes themselves.
📷 Guest Reel Has Officially Launched
This one's been a long time coming: Guest Reel is live. Your couples' guests can now scan a QR code at the reception and upload their own photos — no app download, no account, no friction. Every image flows straight into your studio dashboard and directly into the couple's portal, sitting alongside your professional gallery. It's the easiest way to collect the candid, in-the-moment shots your camera can't always catch.
📋 CRM Pipeline & Questionnaires
Behind the scenes, your studio dashboard just got more organized. A visual pipeline board keeps every lead in view, with inline editing so you're not jumping between screens. Send, edit, and let clients resubmit questionnaires — all without ever leaving Pixelreel.
Try It On Your Next Delivery
All of these are live in your dashboard right now. Log in, start a new delivery, and see how much further your portal can go.