- The morning after is the best time to ask.
- One link for everyone beats collecting photos from ten group chats.
- Ask for originals; messaging apps often compress photos.
- One friendly reminder a few days later is enough.
When to ask
People look back through their photos the morning after a party. That’s when sharing is easiest, and when they’re most likely to do it. Waiting a week means the photos are buried under new ones.
What to send
Thank you so much for coming last night! If you took any photos or videos, we’d love to have them. Add them here, no app needed: [your link]. Feel free to add as many as you like until Sunday.
- One link, the same one for everyone.
- A deadline a few days away, so it doesn’t sit on a to-do list forever.
- Reassurance that it takes seconds and needs no app.
Getting full-quality photos
Photos sent through messaging apps are often compressed, which matters if you want to print them or make a photo book. An upload link that takes files straight from the camera roll keeps the original quality.
| Method | Quality |
|---|---|
| Upload link or QR gallery | Original files |
| AirDrop (iPhone to iPhone) | Original files |
| Shared album | Depends on the service and settings |
| Messaging apps | Often compressed |
| Social media | Compressed |
Some messaging apps have an “HD” or “send as file” option that keeps more quality.
Following up without nagging
- Send one reminder two or three days later, ideally with a favourite photo someone already shared.
- Thank the people who shared in the group; it reminds the others.
- Ask the friend who always takes the most photos directly.
With Sharefetti, guests can ask to get an email when the gallery is ready. They see everyone’s photos and are reminded to add their own.
Keeping them safe
Once the photos are in, download everything and back it up in two places, such as your computer and a cloud drive. Event galleries don’t last forever, and Sharefetti galleries are kept for a set time (up to 6 months) before they close.
One link for everyone
Sharefetti collects photos and videos from every guest in original quality, and lets guests sign up for an email when the gallery is ready. Download everything as a zip when you’re done.
Frequently asked questions
How do I ask guests to send me photos?
Send one short message the morning after with a single upload link, a gentle deadline, and a note that no app is needed.
How do I get photos in full quality?
Use an upload link or AirDrop rather than messaging apps, which often compress photos.
How long should I keep the upload link open?
A week is usually enough. Late photos still trickle in, so keep it open a little longer if you can.
What’s the best way to store party photos?
Download the originals and keep two copies, for example on your computer and in a cloud drive.
Written by the Sharefetti team. We build QR code photo sharing for weddings, birthdays and company events, and we test every tip at real events.