A simpler Format alternative for photographers
Format combines portfolio website building with templates, stores, blogs, client galleries, proofing, workflow integrations, and business tools. Atelio gives photographers a cleaner way to publish the public portfolio and keep the presentation centered on the images.
Why choose Atelio
Choose Atelio when the public portfolio matters more than managing another website system. Start free, upload in bulk, arrange every image, organize albums, connect a custom domain, and grow into unlimited Pro publishing or Business analytics.
At a glance
| Feature | Atelio | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Focused photography portfolio | Portfolio website and business tools |
| Setup | Upload and arrange a profile | Choose templates, pages, styles, and site tools |
| Portfolio presentation | Manual grid, albums, dates, and crops | Themes, galleries, pages, and custom layouts |
| Custom domain | Connect one with Pro | Available across portfolio plans |
| Analytics | Included with Business | Website and business tools |
| Professional workflow | Teams, white-labeling, and account manager | Client galleries, proofing, store, and integrations |
| Free option | Up to 100 images | 14-day trial |
| Paid option | Pro from $2.99/month | Paid portfolio plans |
Portfolio platform or complete website system
Format is designed for photographers who want a customizable website plus client proofing, stores, blogs, file delivery, and integrations with Lightroom or Capture One.
Atelio is purpose-built for the public-facing portfolio. It reduces setup to the decisions that shape how photography is seen: selection, sequence, grouping, dates, grid, and domain.
Get the finished portfolio online faster
Atelio lets you upload a complete body of work in batches and refine the portfolio after everything is visible together. Reorder images, create albums, adjust the grid, and publish without designing a website from individual pages.
- Up to 100 images on the free tier
- Unlimited images and custom-domain support with Pro
- Portfolio analytics and team accounts with Business
- White-label presentation and an account manager
- Responsive photography presentation by default
Make maintenance part of the photo workflow
A portfolio should change as your edit improves. Atelio keeps hiding, reordering, adding, dating, and grouping images fast enough to become a normal part of finishing a project rather than a separate website task.
That makes Atelio especially effective for photographers who want a current, intentional portfolio without ongoing design work.
Atelio keeps the portfolio in focus
The strongest portfolio does not need to feel like a template or a software dashboard. Atelio gives the work a quiet branded destination where every setting supports the image sequence and every visitor starts with the photography.
Give your photos a quieter home
Build a public photo profile without likes, comments, follower counts, or a feed to maintain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Format alternative for a simple portfolio?
Atelio is the best fit when you want a photography-first portfolio with less setup. It combines bulk uploads, manual ordering, albums, custom domains, unlimited Pro publishing, and Business analytics.
Does Atelio include a custom domain?
Yes. Atelio Pro includes custom-domain support, along with unlimited image publishing and priority support.
Can I organize different projects on Atelio?
Yes. Albums let you organize series, assignments, genres, or personal projects while the main grid presents your strongest overall selection.
Can a studio manage an Atelio portfolio?
Yes. Atelio Business includes team accounts, analytics, white-label presentation, and an account manager.
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Product sources
Competitor feature facts are based on first-party product information. Visit each provider for its latest terms and pricing.
- Format: current photography website features
- Format: current client gallery features
- Format: current portfolio plan details
Format is a trademark of its respective owner. Atelio is not affiliated with or endorsed by Format.