> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://staging.chrisp.chat/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # How to create, configure, customize, and send a photo gallery? (retouch mode or ready for sale) Creating a gallery involves several customizable parameters, notably two working modes: retouch mode and ready for sale mode. To create a gallery, go to the [Galleries](https://gallery-admin.fotostudio.io/app/galleries) menu. # Gallery Settings Gallery settings are accessible either by creating a new gallery with the `Add` button or by editing an already created gallery with the `Edit` button. Available settings: * Associated shoot (select a shoot created in the CRM to pre-fill certain fields) * Template name (use a configuration template for the gallery) * Gallery name * Custom URL * Access type (public or protected with an access code) * Associated contact and secondary contacts * Gallery availability and expiration date * Shoot date * Gallery language (for client interface) * Working mode (editing or ready for sale) * Catalog (for product sales) * Include all photos or number of included photos (free for the client, only concerns digital photos) * Link to the YouTube or Vimeo video that will be displayed on the main gallery page * [Add to portfolio to integrate the gallery on a website](/en/article/qvrwh8/) ![Gallery creation window](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/8/6/1/1861f8f4f84e3000/241bab86-a5fc-4985-8fe1-742b80_1fyg0b4.png) # Gallery Interface The interface consists of two parts: * Useful information * Management tabs ![Gallery management interface](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/6/2/7/4627c697db351c00/c2e8d8f5-3d60-4800-83e5-c36363_as6cby.png) ### Management Tabs 1. Photos Upload your photos here, manage your folders. 2. Editing Appears only in an editing mode gallery. Allows you to see the client's selection and upload edited photos. 3. Cover Customize the gallery cover by choosing an image, a theme, colors, and text options. You can choose to use the cover settings from another gallery and enable or disable the watermark. ![Cover customization](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/5/7/4/657412cc65e11400/e7aeff7c-7378-45f0-8a0d-1b261a_1i9hqsn.png) 4. Appearance Choose the spacing and size of the photos. ![Appearance customization](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/b/4/7/ab474b8c0c52a000/ef30ac07-f75f-4965-bd3b-dd9607_wshblx.png) 5. Watermark Choose which watermark to apply to your photos and whether to apply it to thumbnails as well. 6. Extra Add or modify the link to the YouTube or Vimeo video to display on the gallery. 7. Access Manage client access codes. 8. Orders Find details of orders placed on the gallery. 9. Statistics Some statistics about the gallery. ### Working Modes ###### Retouch Mode: The photos available in the gallery have not yet been edited. Your client must first choose the photos you will edit. Only edited photos can be downloaded or ordered. ![Retouch management tab](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/9/2/4/d/924d43f24caff000/15b9464b-1ef9-4f6b-88a2-fb5d93_j8be00.png) The operation is as follows: 1. Select the _"Retouch"_ working mode. 2. Select the number of included photos for the client and add a catalog containing at least one digital file product. 3. Upload the unedited photos and send the gallery to the client. 4. The client selects the desired photos (via included photo count and/or purchase of digital photos) and places an order. You receive an email notification. 5. The selected photos appear in the _"To retouch"_ section of the _"Retouch"_ management tab. 6. You edit the photos, then upload them using the `Upload retouched photos` button. 7. In the _"Retouched"_ section, you validate the edits with the `Approve` button. 8. In the _"Approved"_ section, you can notify the client that their photos are ready with the `Send` button. The client receives an email notifying them that the photos are ready and can download them via the included link. ###### Ready for Sale Mode: The photos available in the gallery are ready for sale. Your client can directly download them or place orders. # Default Gallery Settings You can set certain default parameters for your galleries in [Galleries > Gallery Settings](https://gallery-admin.fotostudio.io/app/galleries/settings). You can choose the default working mode as well as automatic actions and activation of the "Shop" page (see the article [Configure the shop page](https://help.fotostudio.io/en/article/1p1kmah/)). ![Default gallery settings](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/5/0/e/f50ebbbc3de63800/f7e0c3e4-d95c-4ae7-841e-e344b3_1fwhkxe.png) # Gallery Templates You can create gallery templates to select when creating a new gallery. This allows you to apply default settings to your gallery without having to manually configure everything. # Archived Galleries Archiving a gallery frees up storage space. You can restore it at any time. # Trash If you delete a gallery, it will be moved to the trash and permanently deleted after 30 days.