I should just caveat my comments by saying that I’m not a developer of any sort, as much as I tinker (I’m a project manager by day, and only moonlight here). I’m just thinking out loud really, as to how I see the issue you’re trying to solve. I’ve done loads of photography though, so can see the issue from a content creation perspective.
TL:DR; I’ve about exhausted the level of knowledge I have on the subject