english content german content

Dynamic Galleries

Dynamic Galleries

Custom Photo Gallery Websites for Professional Photographers


Software Versions

RSS Feed
Version 3.3.4 planned november 2013
  • Responsive web-design for tablet and mobile devices
  • Use lazyload for gallery pages
  • Automatic minimization for CSS and JS files
Version 3.3.3 released august 2013
  • Fixed a little image display bug in the newsStream
  • Created a new general CSS class for news articles images / thumbs
  • - those images are displayed centered with caption and image shadow
    - the code for each photo can be copied on its edit form in the CMS
  • Changed the layout of the news article previews in the newsStream
  • - now only the article thumb is shown, all other images are stripped out
    - this change provides a more smooth and constant look of the newsStream
  • Umlauts are now allowed in articles, pages, galleries and photos url-names
  • Implemented a new news feature for creating trip-reports easily from a gallery
  • - you can now create those news articles with a few clicks in the CMS
    - a detailed desciption how-to do that can be found here:
    - www.dave-derbis.de/cms/help/tripReport/
  • Added some practical under-the-hood optimizations for the apps update routine
  • Some layout and text corrections in different CMS forms
  • Added the generic Payment Form to the optional sitemap content
  • Display of the language selection flags on cart and photo pages is now optional
Version 3.3.2 released july 2013
  • Specify if a download is free for all visitors or needs an active login (and registration)
  • Toggle display of VAT and an explaining hint text (due to some laws in germany)
  • A new delete function for the Photo Edit Wizard to delete a bunch of photos at once
  • Fixed some issues in the wordpress plugin (due to the backend refactoring)
  • Implementation of a new view counter for all dynamic pages and galleries
  • Fixed some issues with umlauts in the photo keywords
  • Implemented a new sitemap module to improve search engine visbility for all pages
  • Writing draft articles and publishing them later is now possible
  • Some minor bugfixes and improvements in the news module
  • Implemented a new link to subsribe to the mailing list in the newsStream
  • Fixed a RSS Feed issue caused by the new customizable app layout
  • Fixed a small bug when displaying the back to search link on photo pages
Version 3.3.1 released june 2013
  • Simplified the update process
  • - you now get automatic notifies when new application updates are available
    - installation of an update now with just one click
  • The option for darkness feature on photo pages can now be turned on/off
  • Optimized display of currencies on different server settings
  • The product page of a photo is now linked on the photo-edit form
  • New batch upload for photos
  • - Upload a whole set of new photos at once
    - titles and urlnames are automatically generated from the filenames
    - more information like locations, descriptions, keywords and products e.g. can be added
  • A new Photo-Edit-Wizard module
  • - update lots of properties of lots of photos with one form
    - you can edit the additional galleries, keywords, location
    - search, news stream, rss feed options and products
    - always choose to add, remove, replace or clear these properties
  • Implemented a new sort option in list-photos module by views (popularity)
  • Lots of changes in the backend due to the applications update functionality
  • Fixed a little bug in the guestbook module
  • Solved some problems with umlauts in filenames in edit-photo module
Version 3.3.0 released may 2013
  • Update functionality for the application:
    - app is now updateable with only one archive file
    - easily install (and rollback) all version changes with just one click
    - automated checks for all required files, predecessor version, downloadable log file etc.
    - also added a new "howto" to the Help System
    - www.dave-derbis.de/cms/help/installing-updates/
  • Implemented a larger image view option:
    - new option to upload and show a larger version of a photo
    - the large version is automatically linked below the original photo
    - also added a new "howto" to the Help System
    - www.dave-derbis.de/cms/help/using-large-photos/
    - www.dave-derbis.de/photo/bodefaelle/
  • New features in order module:
    - send payment-received and delivery-confirmation e-mails with one click
    - adjusted some font sizes on order summary- and single order page
    - new algorithm for calculating order numbers
  • Customized shipping zones:
    - added a new module to add / edit shipping zones
    - set numerous options like costs, a free shipping amount or an active flag
  • New option to select shops currency:
    - choose from different currencies like EUR, USD, GBP, NOK, CHF
    - new currencies can now be implemented within a few minutes
  • Added a new Product Wizard:
    - easily add one (or more) new products to all (or only specific) photos of a gallery
  • New options for Breadcrumbs, Related Images and Galleries:
    - toggle on/off to display those links
    - decide where to display the links on photo and gallery pages
  • New layouts and improvements for news articles:
    - various layout and code improvements
    - option to toggle each link in the newsStream on/off
    - write article comments more easily
  • New general site option to get copies of all system emails
  • Added some more information about the photos and galleries to the CMS start page
  • Fixed some css bugs and a submission bug in the Link module
  • Lots of minor layout and design changes, some code reviews and improvements
    - e.g. usability refinements on photo pages
    - plus more on guestbook, cart and checkout pages
Version 3.2.0 released march 2013
  • Created a wordpress migration / plugin for new customers with an existing blog
  • written a new DG Help System entry how to use photos from the DG database in wordpress:
  • www.dave-derbis.de/cms/help/using-photos-in-wordpress/
  • see an example of a wordpress integration here:
  • www.dave-derbis.de/wordpress/
  • Implementation of a new administration-bar on the frontend sites
  • the bar is semitransparent and fixed to the upper edge
  • with the new generated "smartlinks" you can now edit even faster all:
  • Photos, Galleries, News, Comments, Content Pages etc.
  • this requires that you are logged in and have the Admin role
  • Changed layouts of some forms throughout the site (e.g. Contact Form)
  • New option to get a list of your latest uploads in the List-Photos Module
  • Some major changes in the File Module (speaking URLs, new buttons and more)
  • Revised cart, photo search and guestbook modules and adjusted some links, fonts, naming etc.
  • Created a new payment form for individual payments via PayPal
  • receive money from customers for something that doesn’t have a set price on your website and thus can’t be put into the shopping cart (e.g. image licensing)
  • www.dave-derbis.de/payment/
  • Fixed some minor bugs and improved the validation process on serveral forms in the CMS
  • Implemented photo-swiping through galleries on mobile devices
  • as usual navigate through the photos of a gallery by clicking the links next to a photo
  • or use the arrow keys on the keyboard
  • and now added iPad / iPhone swiping functionality as well
  • easily “swipe” left and right on the photos to navigate through the galleries
  • Several minor layout changes on the photo pages
  • Improved the checkout process and Order Confirmation E-Mails
Version 3.1.0 released january 2013
  • Migrate all Java Script effects to jQuery on the frontent pages
  • all fade-ins, smooth scrolling, dynamically appearing divs,
  • rearrange photos via drag and drop, use of arrow keys for gallery- and photonavigation
  • slideshow and ajax autosuggestion for keywords on search form
  • Using PJAX to partially load new content of photo sites
  • Implemented and tested but discarded because:
  • not all social plugins load properly with correct URLs, titles and descriptions
  • not 100% sure about the functionality of different analytics page tracker software
  • and finally it will not safe much loading time or traffic on the photo pages
  • because nearly all content is unique for a photo (title, keywords, description, products, awards, etc.)
  • Used typeahead for keywords on news form
  • Fixed some layout issues for extra long photo titles
  • Redesigned the edit-photo form in the CMS
  • Now using HTML5 doctypes, CSS, script links and menu syntax "nav"
  • Improved forms with HTML5 input types
  • Implemented new search for an image ID number in the CMS
  • Replaced AddThis buttons with ShareThis buttons (better integration)
  • Integrated new option to make the complete background black with one click
  • used on photo pages for sites with a bright design
  • Revised some error messages for different forms in the CMS
  • Changed the filename validation so Umlauts are now allowed
  • Fixed an issue with names ending on an "s" on the newsletter subscription form
Version 2.5.0 - 3.0.0 released december 2012
  • Easily use an existing thumb when adding a news article
  • Fix (and new fallback types) for non-existent fonts on different operating systems
  • Rearranged css and js loading for improved performance
  • Search term LATEST is now displaying photos ordered by uploading date and not most popular
  • Fixed some issues on error document like app title, format etc.
  • New module for deleting unwanted news comments
  • Fixed standard font size for all systems - windows, mac, linux
  • Facebook Like, Twitter and G+ button counter optional under each gallery, photo, content and news page
  • Prefetching for "next link" for photo and gallery pages
  • Calculated unique views for each gallery (displayed on start and gallery pages)
  • Included search term in page title
  • Added box-shadow for news stream and article images
  • Improved search results (eg. when looking for "iceland", "nice" is no longer found)
  • Implemented use of arrow keys to navigate through galleries and photos
  • Lots of new CSS and HTML features (inputs, fonts, boxes and buttons)
  • Photo fade in is no longer waiting for social plugins to load
  • Now displaying links to all galleries a photo is in below the image
  • More bugfixes and lots of subtle changes
  • Using Twitter Bootstrap for an improved look & feel of the whole CMS
  • Migrated from prototype to jQuery in the CMS
Version 2.4.0 released september 2012
  • Usage of various new application environments
  • While developing or testing e.g. statisticdata remains unaltered
  • All system e-mails are redirected to developers only and much more
  • Improved search engine visibility on some pages
  • Developed an own search function for articles
  • Automated recommendation of keywords for image-, article- und gallery forms
  • Integrated an optional Editors Note for article pages
  • Galleries are now protectable with a password
  • Images of those galleries do no longer show up in search results
  • Improved slideshows, now also for image search results
  • List of all images (incl. thumb), sortable by different criteria
  • Extended the list of currently online users with some additional information
  • Improved usability of numerous cms modules
  • Simple image protection
  • Prevents users from easily downloading images by right-click-saving or dragging-to-desktop.
  • Improved drag & drop image organizing within each gallery
  • Use of some new CSS3 and HTML5 features
  • Dynamically appearing srollup button etc.
  • Adjustments to the cart and checkout process due to the "Button Solution" (german law)
  • Display of the optional Facebook- and/or Twitterpage links
  • More bugfixes and lots of subtle changes
Version 2.3.0 released april 2011
  • New customizable news stream composed of a mix of photos and articles
  • Layout changes for streams
  • New preview for articles
  • Unique urls and visibility for articles
  • Optional comment notification emails for reg. users
  • Changed layout and content of comment e-mails
  • New 404 error page
  • Enabled different application environments for local testing etc.
  • Logging of failed login attempts
  • Brute force attack prevention
  • Some new cleanup maintenance cronjobs for statistics data
  • Additional minor bugfixes and std. layout changes
Version 2.2.0 released november 2010
  • SEO optimization on photo pages
  • Improved usability on comment- and photo pages
  • Implemented a configurable tag-cloud on the search page
  • Rearrange photos positions in galleries via drag and drop
  • Schedule photo and article releases easily for a subsequent date
  • Improved loading speed throughout the site
  • Updated some help topics
  • RSS Feed for articles and photos
  • Some minor bugfixes and adjustments
Version 2.1.0 released february 2010
  • Implemented new help system module and CMS manual
  • Customizable start page with merchandize features and social share buttons
  • New fields for improved meta page descriptions to improve search engine performance
  • Customizable revised news module
  • User Interface changes for an improved usability
  • Google Analytics Code insertion via CMS
  • New cms module to add and edit orders manually


Go to the latest Version
Made with organically grown, locally sourced code.