How to Pre-Populate Your Album

Pre-populating your album lets you add your own photos before or during the event. This is a great way to seed your gallery with professional shots, engagement photos, or early event moments to encourage guests to contribute.

How to Pre-Populate

1. Go to Photos in the sidebar
2. Click Album in the Actions section
3. Click the "Pre-Populate Album" button
4. Drag and drop photos into the upload area, or click "browse" to select files
5. Photos are automatically approved and added to your album

Upload limits:

• Maximum 20 photos per upload
• Maximum 20MB per file

When to Use Pre-Populate

Before the Event

• Add engagement or save-the-date photos for weddings
• Include venue photos or event branding
• Upload promotional images for corporate events

During the Event

• Add professional photographer shots in real-time
• Include photos from your own phone
• Share behind-the-scenes moments

After the Event

• Add professional photos once received from the photographer
• Include any photos guests sent you directly

Tips for Pre-Populating

• Start with a few photos - Having some photos already in the gallery (and live carousel) encourages guests to add their own
• Mix content types - Include a variety of shots (group photos, details, candids)
• Upload in batches - If you have more than 20 photos, upload them in multiple batches
• Quality matters - Pre-populated photos set the tone for your gallery

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do pre-populated photos count toward my photo limit? A: Yes, pre-populated photos count toward your event's total photo limit (50 for free events, unlimited for paid plans).

Q: Are pre-populated photos automatically approved? A: Yes, all photos you upload through pre-populate are automatically approved and visible in the gallery immediately.

Q: Can I upload more than 20 photos? A: You can upload 20 photos at a time. To add more, simply repeat the process with another batch of photos.

Q: Can I upload videos through pre-populate? A: The pre-populate feature is designed for photos. For videos, guests can upload them through the QR code upload link (on plans that support video).

Q: Can guests tell which photos were pre-populated? A: No, pre-populated photos appear the same as guest uploads in the gallery. There's no indicator showing who uploaded a photo.