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What does Kinetika do that other photography themes do not?
Kinetika is iMaginem's fullscreen photography theme, priced at $59 with 5,343 sales and a 4.57 rating. Two features set it apart: photo proofing galleries, which let clients review and select shots directly on the site, and page-background slideshows and videos with per-page opacity control. That combination suits working wedding and event photographers rather than portfolio-only sites.
Best for: working wedding and event photographers who need client proofing built into the site
The Kinetika WordPress theme has 5,343 sales at a 4.57 rating. Moreover, it is aimed at working photographers rather than at portfolio sites, and the feature list shows it.
Client proofing built into the site
Photo proofing galleries let a client log in, review a shoot and mark their selections without a separate proofing subscription. Consequently, a wedding or event photographer keeps the whole workflow on their own domain. Furthermore, that is a feature most photography themes leave to third-party services.
The whole page as a slideshow
Kinetika can run fullscreen slideshows and videos as the page background, with opacity control per page. In addition, an information box overlaid on that background pulls in events, portfolios or blog posts. As a result, the scroll experience is genuinely fullscreen rather than a hero image with content beneath it.
Events and commerce
A built-in events post type covers shoots, workshops and exhibitions, and WooCommerce handles print sales. Meanwhile, WPML readiness with bundled .po and .mo files makes localisation straightforward. Therefore one licence covers portfolio, bookings and shop.
The age question
The last update on the item page is 21 August 2024, which is the oldest date in this collection. However, iMaginem is an active studio – it simply promotes Blacksilver and Kordex as its current flagships now. At $59 with 5,343 sales the theme still works, but check the item page for a newer version before committing.
Key features:
- Photo proofing galleries for client selection
- Fullscreen slideshows and video as page backgrounds
- Per-page background opacity control
- Built-in events post type
- Multiple portfolio showcase modes
- WooCommerce support and WPML readiness
Our verdict on the Kinetika WordPress theme
Shooting weddings and paying separately for client proofing? The Kinetika WordPress theme brings proofing galleries onto your own site. Open the Free Theme Demo and scroll one of the fullscreen background layouts!
Finally, iMaginem last updated it on 21 August 2024 over on ThemeForest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are photo proofing galleries?
Client-facing galleries where a customer reviews a shoot and marks their selections directly on your site, instead of using a separate proofing service.
Can Kinetika use video as a page background?
Yes, fullscreen slideshows and videos can run as the page background, with opacity control per page so overlaid text stays readable.
How old is the last Kinetika update?
21 August 2024, which is the oldest update date in this collection. Check the item page for a newer version before buying.
Is iMaginem still an active author?
Yes, but it now promotes Blacksilver and Kordex as its flagship themes. Kinetika is no longer the studio’s headline product.
Does Kinetika support selling prints?
Yes, WooCommerce is supported, and the events post type covers shoots, workshops and exhibitions alongside the shop.
How much does Kinetika cost?
$59 for a regular licence on ThemeForest, including six months of support and lifetime updates.
This theme belongs to the WordPress Collections of:
- Best Parallax Scrolling WordPress Themes
- Best Photography WordPress Themes
- Best Responsive WooCommerce WordPress Themes
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What we like
- Photo proofing galleries let clients review and select shots on the site
- Fullscreen slideshows and videos as page backgrounds with opacity control
- Built-in events post type alongside the portfolio
- WooCommerce support for selling prints
- WPML ready with .po and .mo files included
- 5,343 sales at a 4.57 rating
Worth noting
- Last update was 21 August 2024 - the oldest in this collection
- The author now promotes newer themes (Blacksilver, Kordex) as its flagships
- No Elementor listed - older builder stack
- Fullscreen video backgrounds are heavy on mobile connections
