What's the Most Convenient? A Summary of the Pros and Cons of Various Photo Sharing Services for Guests

2016.10.29 published

After the Wedding... I Want to Look Back at All the Photos Everyone Took ♡

Once the wedding is over and things settle down, many brides probably want to revisit the photos taken on the BIG DAY and soak in that happy afterglow ♡ However, while the professional photographer sends the photos in chronological order, sharing all the pictures taken by guests can be quite tricky >_<

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But still, the photos taken by guests are truly valuable ♡ There must be some hidden treasure photos ♡ So, this time, I will introduce you to 5 'photo sharing services' that allow for easy sharing of wedding photos with guests, along with their pros and cons *

Photo Sharing Service #1: LINE

【Pros】LINE is now the most common communication tool for modern people, and many are registered on it ♡ Additionally, if there are already groups for friends or workplace colleagues, it's just fine to create an album and ask everyone to post their photos there, plus it can be viewed indefinitely, which is one of the benefits ♡

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【Cons】On the flip side, a disadvantage of LINE is that if there are no existing groups, you have to start by inviting everyone from scratch, which can be a bit difficult and time-consuming! Also, without Wi-Fi, the data usage can become quite significant, so it’s something to keep in mind *

Photo Sharing Service #2: Facebook

【Pros】Some brides use Facebook albums to share photos with guests under their real names! The advantage of Facebook albums is that friends who didn’t attend the wedding can also see the photos, and it can serve as an update on your recent life ♡ Getting many likes can be fun too...!

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【Cons】Of course, one of the downsides of Facebook is that some guests might not like having their photos posted on social media * Additionally, only guests who have a Facebook account can view the photos, which is inconvenient. It’s recommended to use Facebook more for wedding announcements rather than for photo sharing. *

Photo Sharing Service #3: Google Drive

【Pros】Many brides might also use Google Drive for work! The charm of Google Drive is that it allows you to share large files in a short amount of time ♡ It can be easily checked on a computer or mobile as long as you're connected to the internet, which is a big plus ◎

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【Cons】However, a disadvantage of Google Drive is that each guest must have a Gmail account to access it * Asking for Gmail addresses can be a bit silly, right? It might be okay if it’s a small group, but it could be a bit challenging when sharing with more than 10 people!

Photo Sharing Service #4: 30days Album

【Pros】'30days Album' is a free photo and video storage service! The advantage is that you only need to give the URL and password of the album to your guests, and they can easily upload photos after logging in ♡ If you prepare a card at the reception or after-party that says, "Please upload your photos here~", that's all it takes ♡ It's also reassuring that it's released by GMO Pepabo, Inc. *

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【Cons】The downside of '30days Album' is that the photos are only stored for 30 days on the free plan * This means you’ll need to ask guests to upload their photos right after the wedding so that you can download them!

➡ Here’s the official HP of '30days Album'＊

Photo Sharing Service #5: Marry Gift

【Pros】'Marry Gift' is not only for sharing photos but also allows you to create slideshows with the photos taken by guests ♡ By simply uploading pictures taken during the reception or after-party to 'Marry Gift', those photos will flow on the slideshow! It’s sure to create a wonderful presentation *

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【Cons】The downside of 'Marry Gift' is that the photos posted in the album can only be stored for one week after the party * While this is a bit short, you can summarize the collected photos on a USB, making it a highly recommended service ♡

➡ Here’s the official HP of 'Marry Gift'＊

Which photo sharing service will you use? ♡

How was that? The photos taken by guests at the wedding can add up to hundreds! To effectively share that large amount of photos, it’s important to choose a good sharing service ♡ Depending on the number of guests and other factors, find a photo sharing service that suits your wedding ♡

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