There’s a lot to it – an overview:

General

Photographer account: Centralised management of profile, country, time zone and account security with two-factor authentication.
Presets: Saved price defaults, sales options and basic shoot parameters remain available for reuse.
Quick assignment: QR scan, QR card photographed alongside the image, or screenshot for later assignment of shoots, QR codes and collections.
Professional sales: On the Professional plan, sales are processed via Stripe Connect, and all billing data is protected.

Flexible card production: QR codes as individual digital cards, print-ready ContrimaCards for Avery Zweckform sheets in DIN A4 or US Letter, and as DTP/data merge exports for larger productions.
QR session data: Country, language, licence model and usage context are already stored on the QR card. Communication with photographed individuals takes place in the pre-set language after the QR scan; country and language can be customised.
Photographer code: Each QR card contains an additional photographer code for the subsequent assignment of card, shoot and collection.
Custom card design: In the Professional plan, your own corporate design can be used as a PDF background, supplemented by Contrima’s QR code and photographer code.

Access and permanent link: Photographed individuals activate their personal access via the QR code. The country and language can be customised.
Participant, group and administrator logic: The consent status is visible, even if additional administrators need to be involved via their own invitation links.
Automatic notifications: Photographed individuals or responsible parties are notified when images are made available. Photographers receive a notification if no images have been made available after a defined period of time.

JPEG-centric workflow: Contrima uses JPEG files as the original basis.
Robust upload process: Uploads of up to 500 files are possible; large files are transferred via multipart upload, and transfers can be resumed after a connection is lost.
Directly into collections: Contrima does not replace photo management software or a RAW processor. The JPEG selection is added directly to specific collections.
Recognise originals: Existing original files are recognised and can be used in multiple collections – without re-uploading or saving duplicates.

Protected original file management: Each original file is stored only once; further uses are additional placements – without additional storage consumption and without charge.
Active storage, archive storage and extensions: Contrima distinguishes between active storage required for short-term use and long-term archive storage, with a clear overview of both areas, which can be expanded if necessary.
Automatic archiving: After 90 days, originals without relevant usage are automatically moved to archive storage. This also applies to placements.
Original download and restore: Images are shared as unaltered originals. Archived originals can be restored free of charge within a maximum of 12 hours; the estimated time until availability is displayed.

Central collection management: Shoots, images, prices, package options, approvals and usage steps are recorded in collections – with status information on activations, licence statuses, revocations, storage status and downloads.
Titles and covers: Collections can be named and made visually recognisable with a cover image.
Documentation components: Images, accesses and licence agreements are bundled together so that it remains clear what belongs together.
Search and filters: Search criteria for collections include title, QR code, photographer code, status, image inventory, favourites, revocations, licence model and participant email.
Read-only mode: Published collections are frozen and displayed in a controlled read-only mode to ensure that the unaltered status is preserved for evidential purposes.

Editing: Title, images, cover, order, visibility and other details are edited directly in the editor.
Image information: Original file, file size, capture time, storage usage and download information are displayed for each image. The capture date can be adopted as the collection date.
Favourites: Images specifically marked for the showcase and gallery remain permanently in active memory.
Clear structure: Overview, additions, group composition, prices and notes are displayed in separate sections. Additions or corrections can be made in the editor at any time.
Price management: Prices for individual images and collections, sales packages and discounts are managed in EUR and USD. Additional currencies can be accommodated at checkout via Stripe. Currency conversion is based on ECB rates.

Preview from the visitor’s perspective: View and test the gallery as photographed subjects will later experience it – image sequence, look, impact, watermark display, and navigation via thumbnails, slideshow or swipe.
Secure preview: The presentation is offered exclusively with available variants and works only with derivatives, without disclosing original files.

Basic models, options, agreements: Gifting, swapping, selling – once defined, the respective approvals, usage options or licence agreements are mapped out.
Exchange model: The exchange model includes an extended scope of use in return, for example for portfolios, lectures, exhibitions or prints for sale.
Evidence of the licence agreement: The relevant licence agreement is documented so that the exact legal text remains transparent to all parties involved for each collection.
Original version in English: Licence texts always refer to the legally binding English version.
Revocation logic: Revocations or amendments can be made via the personal permanent link, provided this is permitted by law.

Activation and consent status: The process is transparent for all parties involved, making it clear whether any participants or consents are still missing, and if so, which ones.
Conditional image provision: Image access and downloads are only possible once all requirements have been met – depending on the licence model and consent.
ZIP provision: Larger quantities of images can be provided collectively as a ZIP file.
Licence provision: All parties involved receive a licence PDF via email. The file can be accessed at any time via the respective permanent link.

Long-term storage: Originals and thumbnails, consents and licence statuses are permanently archived.
Efficiency through active and archive storage: Separating active editing from long-term evidence archiving saves storage costs. Multiple uses as placements conserve resources.
Agreements as PDF evidence: Relevant licence texts and supporting documents are generated based on the version valid at the time of the agreement.
Originals as proof: Archived originals can be made available within 12 hours via restore if required.
Archive storage expansion: The evidence archive can be expanded as required with additional storage packages.

Photographer showcase: Selected photographic works can be displayed in a dedicated showcase.
Contrima Gallery: Contrima can curate marked favourites and display them in a public gallery.
Controlled publication: Photographers decide for themselves which images are displayed. Public display is only possible with publication rights.
Self-promotion and reach: On the Professional plan, you can add a logo, company name, home base, website and contact details to boost visibility and brand awareness.