AI Photo Trainer PhotoRater

Quick Start

Get up and running with AI Photo Trainer in under 5 minutes. Follow the guide for your role to start improving photo quality with AI-powered feedback.

For Photographers

Download the desktop application to start rating photos and earning badges through AI-powered quality detection.

1. Download and Install

Download the latest AI Photo Training installer from your company portal or administrator.

  1. Download AI Photo Training Setup 0.9.0.exe
  2. Double-click the installer
  3. Follow the installation wizard (default settings are recommended)
  4. Click "Launch AI Photo Training" when finished

Note: Installation requires Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and approximately 2 GB of free disk space. See System Requirements for full details.

2. First Launch

On first launch, the application will:

  • Create your local database
  • Initialize default settings
  • Prompt you to download AI models

Download AI Models: Click "Download Models" to download the required AI models (~1.5 GB). This is a one-time download that takes 5-10 minutes depending on your internet speed. The app works offline after downloading.

Tip: Models are downloaded from Google Drive. If you experience slow downloads, try again during off-peak hours or contact your administrator for alternative download options.

3. Login with PIN

Once models are downloaded, you'll be prompted to log in:

  1. Enter your photographer PIN (provided by your administrator)
  2. Click "Login"
  3. The app will connect to the backend and verify your credentials
  4. You'll see the main dashboard

Need a PIN? Contact your administrator to get your photographer PIN. They can create your account and provide you with a PIN in the Admin Portal.

Ready to start rating? See the Rating Workflow guide for detailed instructions.

For Administrators

Access the admin portal to manage photographers, view company analytics, and configure badge criteria.

1. Access Admin Portal

  1. Navigate to https://training.schoolpicturedays.com/admin
  2. Sign in with your administrator credentials
  3. You'll be taken to the admin dashboard

Admin Access: Contact your system administrator if you don't have admin credentials. Only authorized personnel can access the admin portal.

The admin dashboard provides:

  • Overview: Company-wide statistics and quick metrics
  • Photographers: Manage photographer accounts and PINs
  • Analytics: View performance reports and trends
  • Badges: Configure badge criteria and view achievements

See the Admin Portal Guide for detailed documentation on each section.

For Photographers (Web Portal)

Access your personal dashboard on the web to view sessions, badges, and analytics from any device.

1. Access Photographer Portal

  1. Navigate to https://training.schoolpicturedays.com/photographer
  2. Sign in with your photographer credentials
  3. You'll see your personal dashboard

Note: Use the same credentials you use to log into the desktop app. If you only have a PIN, contact your administrator to set up web portal access.

2. View Your Data

Your photographer portal includes:

  • Dashboard: Personal statistics and recent activity
  • Sessions: View all your rating sessions and history
  • Badges: See earned badges and progress toward new ones

Learn more in the Photographer Portal Guide.

What's Next?

Now that you're set up, explore the platform:

For Developers: See API Quick Start for integration guides and getting started with the API.

Need help? Check out the FAQ or contact support at support@photorater.com