Unfortunately, there is not a simple one-click way to download your files. So I've created a step by step (with photos!!!) instruction guide to help you through the process. The download process has changed even for those who have used me in the past, as I had issues with people downloading the wrong file and getting an image with watermark instead of the original file.
So let's get started.
1. Each type of session includes a preset # of images you can download at no cost. If you are unsure what your session type included please ask! From inside your gallery click the BUY button and click Select photos that you would like to be able to download for your personal use. If you select more images than what is included with your session type (specified in your gallery delivery email and booking information) the digital files are $25 each, or the full image gallery at a discounted price, you receive printing rights to those images as well.
2. Once you have checked the images you wish to download by clicking on them, scroll back to the top and click the BUY SELECTED button.
3. You are then going to be taken to the shop homepage, at the top will be a couple of package options including the full gallery download option, if purchasing the full gallery click that option, if not, scroll down to find the DOWNLOADS link, and click the option that says 1 Digital Image File. (if you previously selected all of your images you'd like for downloading this will automatically create a digital file for each at $10 a piece) Select add to cart, DON'T WORRY WE WILL DISCOUNT OFF THE COST OF THE INCLUDED IMAGE FILES AT CHECKOUT!!
4. After you have added all the digital files you would like to download and any print products you'd like to purchase, select view cart. Select proceed to checkout once you have verified your order.
5. Login or register when prompted.
6. Agree to print release statement to continue.
5. Fill out your information, and click continue checkout.
8. This is the final screen you will see before you place your digital file order. If you are NOT purchasing the full gallery, in the COUPON CODE box, enter the code given to you in your gallery delivery e-mail to discount the included digital files. (If you purchase the entire gallery you are given a discount with that selection and do not need to use the code) I review purchases before they are approved so if you need help here I can assist.
9. Make sure to click the Place Order Button if everything looks good.
10. Receipt Screen. I will approve orders while they come in to prevent orders from being processed that were a mistake, this gives you the chance to send me a quick e-mail if you made a mistake in your ordering. Once I have approved orders they cannot be changed. I try to get to these quickly, but please allow up to 24 hours for approval. You will receive an e-mail order confirmation that your order has been placed.
11. Once your order is approved you will receive a second e-mail that looks like this, click the Download Page link
12. Click on the DOWNLOAD ALL PURCHASED ITEMS LINK all files will download to a zip file (you HAVE to extract the files in order to use them) I will walk you through the steps below:
13. Depending on the web browser/computer you use, your images should start to download automatically wherever you have designated web downloads to go on your computer. I use the Google Chrome browser and my download ZIP file is shown in the bottom left. Once the download is complete, double-click to open the zip folder.
14. You'll notice the folder says "compressed" You'll want to find the button that says Extract All, click that and designate where you'd like your extracted files to go, and press Extract.
15. Once the extraction is finished you can open the folder where you saved the extracted files. These are non-watermarked high-resolution jpeg. image files. You'll also notice one text file, which is your print release, please make sure to take this with you if you print through a store they may/should ask for it.
If you need further help please shoot me a message and I will try to walk you through it!