Portfolio delivery blocks

Image Gallery, Image Portfolio, Portfolio Listing, Video Portfolio, and Impact Map blocks—curated client-facing layouts on ArtInStack pages.

Reference for Page EditorPortfolio blocks. These layouts present Portfolio collections or hand-picked Media on published pages—not the same as sharing a private gallery link alone. For editor workflow, see Add media to pages.

Core architecture & fields

BlockPrimary sourceWhat you configure
Image GallerySelected Media stillsImages list, grid/masonry, aspect ratio, featured layout
Image PortfolioOne Portfolio collectionLayout, columns, gap, aspect ratio, pagination, captions
Portfolio ListingMultiple Portfolio collectionsGrid, list, or tabs; card metadata toggles
Video PortfolioOne Portfolio (videos only)Portfolio picker, grid/featured view, aspect ratio
Impact MapGeo-tagged PortfolioMap layout, timeline, optional campaign donate CTA

Visitor behavior: lightbox vs on-page viewing

BlockOn the live pageOverlay lightbox
Image GalleryYes — grid, masonry, or featured (main + thumbnails) navigation stays on the page.No — not tied to Portfolio SettingsLightbox & Style.
Image PortfolioGrid/masonry/carousel renders on the page; optional pagination changes which slice of the collection is shown.Yes, when Enable Lightbox is on for that collection — configure under Portfolio SettingsLightbox & Style (Portfolio lightbox settings).

When Image Portfolio uses numbered pages, load more, or infinite scroll, the lightbox only includes images from the page the visitor is on—swiping prev/next does not jump to another paginated slice. Close the overlay and change page to browse the next set.

Video Gallery and Slider blocks behave like Image Gallery: playback and navigation stay inline on the page.

Image Gallery

Hand-picked stills from Media—ideal when the page is not tied to a single collection. Clicks navigate within the block (featured thumbs, grid)—not the portfolio overlay.

Attributes include:

  • Images — add/reorder/remove via Media picker (multi-select).
  • View mode — grid or featured (main image + thumbnails).
  • Layout — grid or masonry (grid view).
  • Columns, gap, and aspect ratio presets for the grid.
  • Per-image alt text from media metadata where available.

Best for: editorials, “best of” sets, and mixed selects across shoots.

Image Portfolio

Displays one Portfolio collection with layout controls that respect series presentation.

Attributes include:

  • Portfolio — collection picker.
  • Layout — grid, masonry, or carousel.
  • Columns and gap (grid/masonry).
  • Aspect ratio (grid/carousel).
  • Pagination — numbered pages, load more, or infinite scroll; page size (10–50).
  • Carousel — slide width, slides per view, autoplay when layout is carousel.
  • Show captions toggle.

Best for: client proofing pages, collection launches, and consistent aspect-ratio series.

Pair with Portfolio Settings for lightbox and downloads: Portfolio lightbox settings. With lightbox enabled, tile click opens the overlay; with lightbox off, the same click may go to a photo detail page when Enable Page View is on.

Portfolio Listing

Macro index of multiple portfolios—visitors route into sub-galleries from one page.

Attributes include:

  • Portfolios — add/remove collections in the panel.
  • Layout — grid, list, or tab.
  • Columns and aspect ratio (grid layout).
  • Show title, show description, show counts, card style (e.g. minimal).

Best for: studio homepages that showcase weddings, commercial, and personal work side by side.

Video Portfolio

Video-forward wall from a single Portfolio (only video items from that collection surface).

Attributes include:

  • Portfolio — must contain video assets.
  • View mode — grid or featured.
  • Layout, columns, gap, aspect ratio (parallel to image gallery controls).

Best for: reels, motion campaigns, and behind-the-scenes motion selects.

Impact Map

Plots portfolio stills with location data on an interactive map on your public site.

Attributes include:

  • Portfolio source — collection with geo-tagged media.
  • Layout — minimal, hero, and related map presentations.
  • Observation date range — optional timeline filter.
  • Campaign and donation product — optional fundraise CTA on the block.

Requires GPS or manual location on media and portfolio map visibility settings. Full setup: Add an Impact map to a page and Portfolio geo visibility.

Choosing a portfolio block

GoalBlock
Cherry-pick stills without a collectionImage Gallery
One series, proofing, paginationImage Portfolio
Showcase many collectionsPortfolio Listing
Motion reel from one collectionVideo Portfolio
Geographic story + pinsImpact Map

System restrictions & guardrails

  • Image Portfolio and Video Portfolio need a selected collection before the public page renders content.
  • Image Gallery does not auto-sync when you add images to a collection—you manage the block’s image list explicitly.
  • Impact Map only shows items with usable coordinates and portfolio map visibility enabled.
  • Large carousels and infinite scroll affect mobile performance—preview on real devices.

Verifying your setup

  • The correct block type is on the canvas for your story (table above).
  • Portfolio or Media source is set and preview shows assets.
  • For Impact Map, at least one pin appears on the live preview after geo and visibility rules are met.