How to Share an Event Photo Album With a QR Code
A QR code is a fast, low-effort way to share a photo album at any kind of event - not just weddings. This event photo sharing QR code approach works for birthdays, parties, work events, and family reunions, with the same simple setup for each.
Step 1: Create the album first
Set up your event gallery before anything else. This gives you a unique link and a matching QR code, so there's nothing extra to generate separately.
Step 2: Decide who can view and upload
Depending on the event, you might want the album open to anyone with the link, or limited to invited guests. Public events, like a community gathering or conference, often benefit from broader access, while more personal events may call for tighter privacy.
Step 3: Share the QR code for photo sharing where guests will see it
Print it on signage at the entrance, display it on a screen during presentations, or include it in printed programs. The right placement depends on the event - a conference might project it on a slide, while a birthday party might print it on table cards.
Step 4: Encourage uploads throughout the event
A code shown once at the start of the event gets far fewer scans than one that stays visible throughout. Repeat it on multiple signs, or mention it during announcements, so guests are reminded more than once.
Step 5: Share the link again afterward
The same code and link can keep working after the event ends. Send it out again in a follow-up message so guests who didn't upload on the day still have an easy way to contribute later.
Works for any type of event
This same approach works whether you're collecting photos from a wedding, a birthday party, a corporate event, or a community gathering - the QR code and shared gallery don't change, only the guest list and privacy settings do.
Set up your event photo album
OnAlbum generates a QR code and link for any event type, ready to share however fits your occasion. See how it works for weddings, birthday parties, or corporate events, or create your event to try it.