===PhotoEZ Lite===
Contributors: ejstech
Tags: photography, photo proofing, client gallery, watermark, photo delivery
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.2
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Free client photo proofing for photographers. Create watermarked proof galleries and let clients submit their favorite selections.

== Description ==

PhotoEZ Lite is the easiest way to share watermarked proof galleries with photography clients and collect their selections — all from your WordPress dashboard.

**How it works:**

1. Create a gallery and upload your proof images
2. Share the secure client link with your client
3. Your client views the watermarked proofs and selects their favorites
4. You receive an email notification when selections are submitted
5. View the selections in your dashboard and begin editing

**Free Features:**

* Unlimited galleries
* Watermarked proof images to protect your work
* Secure, token-protected client gallery links
* Client photo selection with visual feedback
* Email notification when client submits selections
* Admin dashboard with gallery status overview
* Lightbox for full-size photo preview
* Gallery header/cover image with share panel
* NEW: Admin header image crop tool — frame any proof as a wide 3:1 banner so the gallery cover fits perfectly on client pages

**Upgrade to PhotoEZ Pro for:**

* Final high-resolution delivery to clients
* ZIP download for clients
* Custom branded watermark (upload your own PNG)
* WooCommerce integration for photo upsell purchases
* Remove "Powered by PhotoEZ Lite" branding
* Priority support
* PhotoEZ Booking Addon — automated client booking with Stripe payments
* PhotoEZ Contracts Addon — automatic contract signing at booking

[Upgrade to PhotoEZ Pro →](https://ejstech.net/free-wordpress-photography-plugin/)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `photoez-lite` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress
3. Navigate to **PhotoEZ Lite** in your admin menu to get started
4. Create your first gallery under **PhotoEZ Lite → Galleries**

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do clients access their gallery? =
After you upload proof images to a gallery, copy the client link from the gallery edit screen and send it to your client. The link includes a secure token — no login required.

= Can clients download photos? =
In PhotoEZ Lite, clients can view and select photos but cannot download originals. Final high-resolution delivery is available in PhotoEZ Pro.

= What does the watermark look like? =
PhotoEZ Lite applies a "PROOF" text watermark across all proof images to protect your work. You can upload a custom branded watermark PNG in PhotoEZ Pro.

= Is WooCommerce required? =
No. PhotoEZ Lite works without WooCommerce. WooCommerce integration for photo purchase upsells is a Pro feature.

= Can I upgrade later? =
Yes! Your galleries and data are fully compatible with PhotoEZ Pro. Simply install and activate PhotoEZ Pro and all your existing galleries will be there.

= Can I customize the gallery header image? =
Yes. Click **Set as header** on any proof image, then use the built-in **Crop header** tool to frame it for the wide banner at the top of the client gallery. The crop is saved at the correct aspect ratio so headers look great on every screen size.

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin dashboard showing gallery status at a glance
2. Gallery edit screen with proofing images and client settings
3. Client-facing watermarked proof gallery
4. Client photo selection with green checkmark

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 =
* NEW: Admin header image crop tool — set any proof as the gallery cover and crop it to a 3:1 banner so the client gallery header fits perfectly
* Fix missing gallery thumbnails on the admin Galleries page
* Add client gallery header/cover image and share gallery panel (matches PhotoEZ Pro)
* Fix narrow client galleries by using 80vw (80% of browser width) instead of 80% of theme content column
* Responsive proof grid with more columns on wide screens

= 1.0.1 =
* Admin Galleries page redesigned to match PhotoEZ Pro card layout
* Client gallery UI aligned with PhotoEZ Pro (dark theme, filenames, submitted banner)
* Client galleries widened to 80% page width

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.2 =
Adds a new admin header crop tool, gallery cover header, share panel, admin thumbnail fixes, wider client galleries (80% of browser), and an improved proof grid layout.

= 1.0.1 =
UI update: Galleries admin page and client-facing galleries now match PhotoEZ Pro styling.

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of PhotoEZ Lite.
