Creating a Photo Gallery

Showcase your beautiful moments together! This is guests' favorite section.

What is a Gallery?

Sharing Your Story

A space to upload multiple photos and tell your story through your invitation.

Structure:

• 5-10 couple photos
• Slideshow or grid format
• Swipe to navigate

Why include it?

• Shows more of your relationship
• Engaging and enjoyable for guests
• Makes your invitation more complete
• Records memories before the wedding

Preparing Your Photos

Get your photos ready before uploading!

How Many Photos?

Recommendations:

• Minimum: 3 photos
• Ideal: 5-7 photos (most popular choice)
• Maximum: 10 photos

By Count:

• 3-5 photos: Brief and simple
• 6-8 photos: Just right
• 9-10 photos: Rich and diverse
• Over 10: Can become tedious

What Photos to Choose?

Recommended Photos:

1. Proposal Moment

   • Ring exchange
   • Surprised expression
   • Touching moment

2. Dating Snapshots

   • Natural moments
   • Smiling faces
   • Everyday scenes

3. Travel Photos

   • Trips together
   • In front of landmarks
   • With natural scenery

4. Seasonal Photos

   • Spring: Cherry blossoms, tulips
   • Summer: Beach, ocean
   • Fall: Autumn leaves, cosmos
   • Winter: Snow, ski resort

5. Dressed Up

   • Formal attire
   • Traditional dress date
   • Special occasion outfits

6. Daily Life

   • At a cafe
   • With pets
   • Cooking together

Photos to Avoid:

• Childhood/baby photos (too young)
• Photos with many other people
• Photos with ex-partners (obviously!)
• Photos without faces showing
• Very low quality photos

Planning Photo Order

Storytelling Sequence:

1. First meeting / Early dates
2. Happy moments while dating
3. Travel / Special occasions
4. Proposal / Decision moment
5. Engagement / Preparation
6. Recent photos / Happy present

Chronological Order:

• Past → Present sequence
• Shows your story
• Natural flow

Emotional Order:

• Start with most beautiful photo
• End with touching photo
• Place fun photos in middle

Uploading Photos

Now let's upload your prepared photos!

Uploading One by One

Method:

1. Find the "Gallery" section in left editing area
2. Click "Add Photo" button
3. Select photo from computer/phone
4. Wait for upload to complete
5. Check in right preview
6. Repeat for next photo

Uploading Multiple Photos

Faster Method:

1. Click "Add Photo" button
2. Hold Ctrl (Cmd) key in file selection window
3. Click multiple photos to select
4. Click Open button
5. All photos upload automatically!

Drag and Drop:

1. Select photo files on your computer
2. Drag them to "Gallery" area
3. Drop
4. Auto-upload begins!

Photo Size Limits

File Size:

• Maximum per photo: 10MB
• Upload fails if over 10MB
• Total doesn't matter (up to 50MB)

Resolution:

• Recommended: Width 1200-2000px
• Minimum: Width 800px
• Too small appears blurry

File Formats:

• JPG / JPEG
• PNG
• GIF (no animations)
• BMP, TIFF (not supported)

Reordering Photos

Change the order anytime after uploading!

Drag to Reorder

Method:

1. Find photo to reorder in list
2. Click and hold the photo
3. Drag to desired position
4. Release
5. Auto-saves!

Using Arrow Buttons

You can also use buttons next to photos:

• ↑ Up: Move forward
• ↓ Down: Move backward

Editing Photos

Simple edits to uploaded photos!

1. Crop

Select which part of the photo to show!

Method:

1. Click "Edit" button on photo
2. Select "Crop"
3. Drag to select area to display
4. Click "Apply"

Tips:

• Center faces
• Maintain aspect ratio
• Too much zoom reduces quality

2. Apply Filters

Change the mood of your photos!

Available Filters:

• Original: As-is
• Black & White: Classic feel
• Sepia: Vintage feel
• Brighten: Cheerful feel
• Vivid: More vibrant colors

How to Apply:

1. Click photo "Edit" button
2. Go to "Filter" tab
3. Select desired filter
4. Check preview
5. "Apply"

3. Rotate

If photo is sideways?

Method:

1. "Edit" button
2. Click "Rotate" icon
3. Rotates 90 degrees each time
4. Until it's straight

4. Adjust Brightness/Contrast

Method:

1. "Edit" > "Adjust"
2. Brightness slider: -50 ~ +50
3. Contrast slider: -50 ~ +50
4. Real-time preview
5. "Apply"

Recommended Values:

• Dark photos: Brightness +20-30
• Dull photos: Contrast +15-20
• Don't overdo it!

Deleting Photos

Remove photos you don't like!

Method:

1. Find photo to delete
2. Click "Delete" button on photo
3. Confirm "Are you sure you want to delete?"
4. Click "Confirm"
5. Immediately deleted!

Choosing Gallery Layout

Choose how to display your photos!

Layout 1: Slideshow

Features:

[← Photo 1 →]

● ○ ○ ○ ○

• Shows one photo at a time
• Swipe left/right to navigate
• Small dots at bottom show progress
• High focus

Advantages:

• Each photo displayed large
• Clean and sophisticated feel
• Easy to view on mobile

When to use:

• Many photos (7 or more)
• Want to focus on each photo

Layout 2: Grid

Features:

[Photo1] [Photo2]

[Photo3] [Photo4]

[Photo5] [Photo6]

• Multiple photos on one screen
• Choose 2 or 3 columns
• Scroll down to see more

Advantages:

• See all photos at a glance
• Quick to browse
• Magazine-like feel

When to use:

• Few photos (5 or less)
• Want to show whole story

Layout 3: Column (Vertical List)

Features:

[ Photo 1 ]

[ Photo 2 ]

[ Photo 3 ]

• Listed top to bottom
• Each photo fills screen
• Scroll scroll scroll

Advantages:

• Great for storytelling
• Can add captions to each photo
• Instagram-like feel

When to use:

• Each photo has meaning
• Want to show chronologically

Layout 4: Masonry

Features:

[ Photo1 ] [Ph2]

[P3] [Photo 4]

[ Photo 5 ]

• Varying sizes
• Irregular placement
• Artistic feel

Advantages:

• Unique and sophisticated
• Dynamic feel
• Aesthetically pleasing design

When to use:

• Want something special
• Modern and stylish invitation

Adding Photo Captions

Add short descriptions to each photo!

Entering Captions

Method:

1. In photo editing screen
2. Find "Add Caption" input field
3. Enter short description (under 20 characters recommended)
4. Save

Examples:

Photo 1: "First meeting, March 2023"
Photo 2: "Trip to Hawaii"
Photo 3: "The proposal moment"
Photo 4: "Under cherry blossoms"
Photo 5: "Our beginning"

Caption Writing Tips:

• Keep it brief: One sentence
• Add emotion: Use "♥", "💕" emojis
• Provide info: When, where
• Optional: Not required

Advanced Customization Tips

Unifying Photo Sizes

Before:

• Mix of horizontal and vertical photos
• Various sizes
• Cluttered feel

After:

• Crop all photos to square
• Uniform size
• Clean and organized feel

Method:

1. Photo editing app (Instagram)
2. Crop all photos to 1:1 ratio
3. Upload in uniform size

Unifying Color Tone

Method 1: Apply Same Filter

• Same filter on all photos
• Consistent atmosphere

Method 2: Use Professional Apps

• VSCO, Lightroom presets
• Apply same preset to all photos
• Professional look!

Recommended Presets:

• Bright and cheerful: +Exposure, +Whites
• Vintage: Sepia filter
• Dramatic: +Contrast, +Saturation

Photo Arrangement Strategy

Beginning-Development-Turn-Conclusion Structure:

1. Beginning: Casual date photos (comfortable start)
2. Development: Travel, special moments (build interest)
3. Turn: Proposal, touching moment (climax)
4. Conclusion: Happy smiles, present (warm ending)

Emotional Curve:

Happy → Fun → Touching → Exciting → Happy

Photo Ratio Combinations

In Grid Layout:

[Horizontal] [Horizontal]

[Vertical] [Vertical]

[Horizontal] [Horizontal]

• Mix horizontal and vertical photos
• Rhythmic arrangement
• Not boring

Real Examples

Example 1: Simple Gallery (5 photos)

Concept: Clean and sophisticated

Photo Composition:

1. First meeting (cafe)
2. Travel (beach)
3. Date (park)
4. Proposal
5. Engagement photo

Settings:

• Layout: Slideshow
• Filter: Original
• Captions: None
• Transition: Fade

Features:

• Clean and minimal
• Photos are the star
• No unnecessary elements

Example 2: Story Gallery (8 photos)

Concept: Our story

Photo Composition:

1. First meeting - "First date, March 15, 2023"
2. First trip - "Hawaii together"
3. 1 year anniversary - "365 days together"
4. Proposal - "She said YES!"
5. Meeting parents - "Family gathering"
6. Engagement - "Forever promise"
7. Preparation - "New beginning prep"
8. Studio shoot - "Together forever"

Settings:

• Layout: Column (vertical)
• Filter: Unified tone
• Captions: Added to all photos
• Spacing: Wide

Features:

• Chronological order
• Story unfolds
• Touching

Example 3: Modern Gallery (10 photos)

Concept: Sophisticated and stylish

Photo Composition:

• Various moments
• Daily life + special occasions
• Colorful photos

Settings:

• Layout: Masonry
• Filter: Vivid filter
• Captions: Selective
• Animation: Parallax

Features:

• Dynamic
• Contemporary
• Instagram aesthetic

Completion Checklist

Verify your gallery is complete!

• 5-10 photos uploaded
• Photos ordered (shows story)
• Photo sizes/ratios checked
• Filters/edits applied consistently
• Captions added (optional)
• Layout selected
• Checked on mobile (swipe test)
• Loading speed checked (not too slow)
• Saved!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to include photos?

No! It's optional.

• Just the hero photo is enough
• If sharing photos feels uncomfortable, skip it
• Simple invitations are great too

Can I add videos?

Currently not possible.

• Only photo uploads supported
• Share videos via link
• Use YouTube link feature

Photos won't upload

Check:

• File size under 10MB?
• JPG or PNG file?
• Internet connection
• Browser refresh

Photos look blurry after upload

Cause:

• Original photo low resolution
• Too zoomed in

Solution:

• Use high-quality original
• Use original from photographer
• Take photos in highest quality on phone

Next Steps

Once your gallery is complete!

Continue working:

• Writing Greetings - Warm message
• Setting Location - Directions
• Theme Customization - Unify colors

For later if needed:

• Date and Time Settings
• Adding Contacts