Comparison

SmugMug vs ShootProof

These aren't generic storage — they're photographer platforms built around client galleries and sales. SmugMug leans toward a portfolio website plus galleries and print sales; ShootProof leans toward client proofing with studio-business tools. CloudTether fills either gallery live as you shoot.

SmugMugShootProof
Best forPortfolio site + client galleries + print salesClient proofing + studio business workflow
GalleriesBranded, customisable client galleriesBranded proofing galleries with approvals
SalesBuilt-in print and digital salesBuilt-in print and digital sales
Studio toolsLighter on business adminContracts, invoices and email automation
StorageGenerous photo storagePlan-based upload allowances

Which should you use?

Choose SmugMug if you want a portfolio website with galleries and print sales in one place. Choose ShootProof if proofing plus contracts, invoices and studio automation matter more. Either way, CloudTether delivers each frame into the gallery live, so clients watch selects appear in real time.

FAQ

Can clients see photos in the gallery as I shoot?

Yes — CloudTether delivers each frame straight into your SmugMug or ShootProof gallery seconds after the shutter, so clients watch photos land in your branded gallery in real time.

Do I need a laptop to fill a SmugMug or ShootProof gallery on location?

No. Tether your camera to your phone with CloudTether and shots upload to the gallery live over mobile data or Wi-Fi — no laptop required.