Sideline Live

Photo Sharing.
Simplified.

Go from camera to client in seconds with beautiful, password-protected galleries - no FTP servers to setup or maintain.

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Sideline Live Gallery
Nolan Keesee
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"I've had trouble setting FTP up in the past, so I had ZERO expectation of this working for me. I've watched every video on YouTube about FTP and have never been able to push out an image. Sideline Live worked on the first try after just a few minutes of setup.

Happy is an understatement!"

— Nolan Keesee, Freelance Sports Photographer

Stop Managing Infrastructure.
Start Delivering Your Photos.

Traditional live-delivery platforms force you to think about things that have nothing to do with photography—servers and connections, folder structures and file paths, sync delays, failed uploads, and the manual steps between shooting and sharing.

All of that overhead adds stress, slows delivery, and pulls your attention away from the moment you’re there to capture.

Sideline Live was built to remove all of that. There’s nothing to configure, nothing to maintain, and nothing to babysit. Photos move straight from camera to gallery, updating automatically in real time as you shoot.

No interruptions. No extra steps. No surprises.

The result? Faster delivery, happier clients, and more time spent doing what actually matters—shooting, not troubleshooting.

Photographers switch to Sideline Live because it feels invisible. And that’s exactly the point.

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How It Works

Start in Minutes. Share in Seconds.

Sideline Live lets you deliver photos in real-time. No hassles. No waiting. No FTP servers to configure or maintain. Just instant galleries your clients love.

1

Create a Gallery

Create a Sideline Live gallery and set a username and password.

2

Set Up Your Camera

Enter the credentials into your camera.

3

Share with Your Clients

Watch images appear in real time as you shoot – like magic ✨

Features

Shoot. Send. Smile.

The simplest way to deliver photos in real time—without the setup, overhead, or friction. Here's what makes Sideline Live different:

Live delivery that actually feels live

Photos appear in galleries within seconds of you sending them—automatically updating in real time, without refreshes, delays, or manual steps.

Simple setup, zero maintenance

Get started in under 30 seconds. There are no FTP servers to configure or maintain, no apps to download, and nothing to troubleshoot before or during an event.

Instant galleries your clients love

Clients receive fast, beautiful galleries where they can view, favorite, and download images immediately—on any device.

Security without complexity

Password-protect galleries to control what's public or private. Paid galleries are protected with built-in image watermarking, so clients can preview your work before purchasing.

Built-in insight – not guesswork

Track gallery views, engagement, and downloads with advanced analytics and insights built-in—no third-party tools required.

Your brand at the forefront

Customize galleries with your logo and business name, and share a single photographer profile that brings all your work together in one place.

Sell your photos directly

Accept payments directly through your galleries with integrated Stripe support. Setup takes about two minutes, and we handle image delivery from start to finish.

Powerful search built-in

Need to find all images of a particular player? Search the image captions in your galleries to quickly find the perfect image.

Your domain, your brand

Make your galleries truly yours—add your own domain, like photos.yourwebsite.com. Build trust and reinforce your brand with shareable links that look professional and keep your business front and center.

Who is Sideline Live For?

Built for Sports. Ready for Anything.

Although Sideline Live was originally designed for sports photographers, it is highly adaptable and works beautifully across a wide range of photography scenarios.

Freelance Photographers

Deliver instantly to clients without the hassle of manual uploads or complex workflows.

Sports Photographers

Deliver instantly to teams, athletes, or clients as you shoot.

Event Photographers

Show real-time previews to event organizers and attendees during the event.

Wedding Photographers

Display slideshows during receptions so guests can enjoy the best moments of the big day (great marketing tool).

Youth Teams & High School Photographers

Sell photos directly to parents with instant delivery and built-in payment processing.

Athletic Departments

Perfect for media days & events—streamline your workflow and deliver professional galleries instantly.

Matt Smith
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“I used Sideline Live for the first time last night, and all I can say is WOW. It was incredible. I just cancelled my PicPortal subscription. Thanks for making such an incredible tool.”

— Matt Smith, Freelance Sports Photographer

Platform Comparison

More to Love. Less to Pay For.

See how Sideline Live offers enterprise-level features...without the enterprise-level costs.

Feature Sideline LiveSideline Live PicPortal Honcho PhotoShelter
Auto-Updating Galleries on the WebGalleries update in real-time as images are added Supported Supported Supported Supported
Direct Camera → Cloud via FTPSend images to your gallery directly from your camera Supported Supported Partial support Requires Mobile App Supported
Unlimited GalleriesPretty self-explanatory. Supported Partial support Only on some plans Partial support From $39/month Supported
Unlimited Photo UploadsAlso pretty self-explanatory. Supported Partial support Only on some plans Supported Supported
Shareable Editor LinksShare galleries with your clients with a simple link. No app to download. Supported Partial support Only on team plans Not supported Supported
Shareable Client LinksShare galleries for remote editors to crop, edit captions, and manage galleries without full account access. Supported Supported Supported Supported
Password-Protected GalleriesProtect your galleries with a password Supported Partial support Only on some plans Supported Supported
RAW + JPEG SupportGalleries can accept and display both RAW and JPEG files Supported Partial support RAW images do not display on mobile devices 😢 Supported Supported
Voice Memos & TranscriptionRecord voice memos while you shoot and get automatic transcriptions that can be used for captioning. Supported Not supported Not supported Partial support Only on some plans
White-LabelingCustomize your gallery with your own branding and logo. Supported Partial support Only on team plans Partial support From $49/month Supported
Custom Domains & BrandingUse your own domain name for your galleries. Supported Partial support Only on team plans Partial support From $39/month Supported
Advanced AnalyticsTrack views, downloads, and sales for all your galleries. Supported Not supported Not supported Supported
Slideshow ModeShow off your photos in a gorgeous slideshow mode. Especially useful for events and weddings! Supported Not supported Not supported Supported
Watermarked Proofing GalleriesProtect your photos from screenshots by adding a watermark to photos for sale. Supported Not supported Not supported Supported
Branded Watermarks on DownloadsOptionally add your own branded watermark to photos downloaded from your gallery. Supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
AI Caption GenerationGenerate captions for your sports photos using AI, powered by Sideline Captions. Supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
Roster Management & Code ReplacementsManage rosters and generate code replacement files in seconds with Sideline Captions. Supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
Daily Cloud BackupsAutomatic daily cloud backups with 99.999999999% data durability across multiple devices ensure your hard work is always protected. Supported Not supported Only on team plans Not supported Supported
Day PassesBuy a day pass to get full access for 48 hours. Supported Supported Not supported Not supported
Refer & EarnRefer other photographers and earn credit for each successful referral. Not supported Earn 1 month free for each photographer you refer – plus, their first month is just $9.99! Not supported Not supported Not supported
Platform CommissionThe commission taken from your sales. 10% Not supported No image sales 🥺 15% 10%
Included StorageDo we really need to explain this one? 10 GB for Individuals
1 TB for Teams Extra storage available 		10 GB
Only 500GB for Teams 		10 GB Up to 1TB Available 4 GB Up to 5TB Available
Free TrialYet again, pretty self-explanatory. 14 Days 7 Days 7 Days Not supported
Pricing for all these features... $14.99/month

Start Free Trial 		$19.99/month and up $39/month and up $45/month and up

Compatible Cameras

If it supports FTP, it works with Sideline Live.

Pricing

One Subscription.
All of Sideline.

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Get 500 AI-generated captions for free, plus a 2-week free trial of Sideline Live

  • AI Captioning for macOS
    AI-generated captions for sports photography
    Intelligent AI captioning in all styles Local folder watching Filtering & post-captioning actions Caption Review Manual roster creation Roster Manager Export rosters & matchups FTP Mode
  • Code Replacements
    Roster data for over 15,000 teams
    240+ leagues, 15,000+ teams, 250,000+ players Generate on the web Generate in the app
  • Sideline Live
    Real-time photo galleries delivered in seconds
    Unlimited galleries & images Password-protected galleries Sell your images & earn Photographer profile pages Protect your images with a watermark Custom domains & branding Advanced analytics 10GB of storage included
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Sideline Captions

$14.99/month

Choose the plan that's right for you.
Save more when you pay yearly.

  • AI Captioning for macOS
    AI-generated captions for sports photography
    Intelligent AI captioning in all styles Local folder watching Filtering & post-captioning actions Caption Review Manual roster creation Roster Manager Export rosters & matchups FTP Mode
  • Code Replacements
    Roster data for over 15,000 teams
    240+ leagues, 15,000+ teams, 250,000+ players Generate on the web Generate in the app
  • Sideline Live
    Real-time photo galleries delivered in seconds
    Unlimited galleries & images Password-protected galleries Sell your images & earn Photographer profile pages Protect your images with a watermark Custom domains & branding Advanced analytics 10GB of storage included
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Sideline Live Day Pass

Perfect for covering a single event or testing before subscribing.

  • 48 hours of access to Sideline Live
  • Unlimited galleries & images
  • 10GB of storage included
  • All premium Sideline Live features included
  • Great for testing before subscribing
  • Ideal for tournaments, events, weddings, and more
$9.99

One-time payment

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More Room. Same Workflow.

Need more storage? Add additional space to your Sideline Live account.

100 GB

total storage

$5

per month

500 GB

total storage

$15

per month

1 TB

total storage

$30

per month

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