Selection and approval
Turn client favorites into a retouching brief the studio can trust.
Give clients room to compare and favorite, then capture a deliberate submission with the exact images and notes that should move into production.
Selected proof portrait-014.jpg
Client note
Use the natural crop and keep the standard studio finish.
Next handoff Upload finished master Prepare full-size and profile-ready versions after review.
Representative product view using sample names and files. It demonstrates the shipped workflow stages without exposing a client gallery or implying a customer result.
The distinction
A heart is not always an approval.
Clients use favorites to compare expressions, outfits, and crops. Treating every favorite as a production order can start retouching too early or leave the studio guessing which images count toward the package.
A submitted selection is a separate moment. It gives the client a final review and gives the studio a stable record of the chosen files.
- Show the included selection limit
- Let clients revise while they are still deciding
- Require an explicit final submission
- Record the submitted filenames and timestamp
Retouching context
Keep the request beside the image it describes.
An email that says “use the second one and soften the line near my jacket” is easy to misread once the studio returns to the gallery. Image-specific notes remove that translation step.
The studio should also define what standard retouching includes before the client submits. That keeps the request useful without turning the gallery into an open-ended revision thread.
- Standard retouching expectations visible before submission
- One note field attached to each submitted image
- Clear status when a request is accepted or needs clarification
- Production begins only from the confirmed set
Studio control
Approval should reduce questions, not create another inbox.
A well-designed approval flow helps the client make a confident decision and gives the studio an actionable brief. It should not encourage unlimited commentary or imply that every requested edit is included.
LumenProof keeps proofing, selection, notes, and final delivery connected while preserving clear boundaries around the service the studio sold.
FAQ
Questions about this studio workflow.
What is the difference between favorites and submitted selections?
Favorites help a client compare images while deciding. Submitted selections are the confirmed set the studio can safely move into retouching.
Should clients leave retouching notes on every proof?
Usually no. Ask for notes only on the images being submitted, and explain the studio's standard retouching scope before the client begins.
Can a client change a selection after submitting?
The studio can decide its policy, but any reopened selection should be recorded clearly so production does not continue from an outdated brief.