📸 PicPeak - Open Source Photo Sharing for Events

PicPeak is a powerful, self-hosted open-source alternative to commercial photo-sharing platforms like PicDrop.com and Scrapbook.de. Designed specifically for photographers and event organizers, PicPeak makes it simple to share beautiful, time-limited photo galleries with clients while maintaining full control over your data and branding.

🌟 Why Choose PicPeak?

Unlike expensive SaaS solutions, PicPeak gives you:

• 💰 No Monthly Fees - One-time setup, unlimited galleries
• 🔒 Complete Data Control - Your photos stay on your server
• 🎨 White-Label Ready - Full branding customization
• 📱 Mobile-First Design - Beautiful on all devices
• 🚀 Lightning Fast - Optimized performance and caching
• 🌍 Multi-Language - Built-in i18n support (EN, DE)

✨ Key Features

For Photographers

• 📁 Drag & Drop Upload - Simply drop photos into folders
• ⏰ Auto-Expiring Galleries - Set expiration dates (default: 30 days)
• 🔐 Password Protection - Secure client galleries
• 📧 Automated Emails - Creation confirmations and expiration warnings
• 📊 Analytics Dashboard - Track views, downloads, and engagement
• 🎨 Custom Themes - Match your brand perfectly

For Clients

• 🖼️ Beautiful Galleries - Clean, modern interface
• 📱 Mobile Optimized - Swipe through photos on any device
• ⬇️ Bulk Downloads - Download all photos with one click
• 🔍 Smart Search - Find photos quickly
• 📤 Guest Uploads - Optional client photo uploads

Technical Excellence

• 🐳 Docker Ready - Deploy in minutes
• 🔄 Auto-Processing - Automatic thumbnail generation
• 💾 Smart Storage - Automatic archiving of expired galleries
• 🛡️ Security First - JWT auth, rate limiting, CORS protection
• 📈 Scalable - From small studios to large agencies

🚀 Quick Start

Get PicPeak running in under 5 minutes:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak.git
cd picpeak

# Copy environment template
cp .env.example .env

# Edit configuration (required: JWT_SECRET)
nano .env

# Start with Docker Compose
docker-compose up -d

# Access at http://localhost:3005

📖 Documentation

• 📘 Deployment Guide - Detailed installation instructions
• 🤝 Contributing - How to contribute
• 📜 License - MIT License
• 🔒 Security - Security policies
• 📋 Code of Conduct - Community guidelines

🎯 Use Cases

Perfect for:

• 💒 Wedding Photographers - Share ceremony photos securely
• 🎂 Event Photography - Birthday parties, corporate events
• 📸 Portrait Studios - Client galleries with download limits
• 🏢 Corporate Events - Internal photo sharing with branding
• 🎓 School Photography - Secure parent access with expiration

🏗️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express, SQLite/PostgreSQL
• Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion
• Storage: File-based with automatic archiving
• Email: SMTP with customizable templates
• Analytics: Privacy-focused with Umami integration

🤝 Contributing

We love contributions! PicPeak is built by photographers, for photographers. Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, or improving documentation, your help is welcome.

See our Contributing Guide for details.

📊 Comparison with Alternatives

Feature	PicPeak	PicDrop	Scrapbook.de
Self-Hosted	✅	❌	❌
Custom Branding	✅ Full	Limited	Limited
Monthly Cost	$0	$29-199	€19-99
Storage Limit	Unlimited*	50-500GB	100-1000GB
Client Uploads	✅	✅	✅
API Access	✅	Paid	❌
Open Source	✅	❌	❌

*Limited only by your server storage

🛡️ Security

PicPeak takes security seriously:

• 🔐 Password hashing with bcrypt
• 🎫 JWT-based authentication
• 🚦 Rate limiting on all endpoints
• 🛡️ CORS protection
• 📝 Activity logging
• 🔒 Secure file access

Found a security issue? Please email security@example.com

📸 Screenshots

View Gallery Examples

Admin Dashboard

Client Gallery View

Mobile Experience

🙏 Acknowledgments

PicPeak is inspired by the best features of commercial platforms while remaining completely open source. Special thanks to all contributors who make this project possible.

📄 License

PicPeak is released under the MIT License. Use it freely for personal or commercial projects.

🚀 Ready to Get Started?

1. ⭐ Star this repository to show your support
2. 📖 Read the Deployment Guide
3. 🐛 Report issues or request features
4. 🤝 Join our community and contribute!

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