Мария Соколова
Wedding Expert
Your photographer captures the ceremony, but guests capture the magic in between. Learn how to collect every candid moment from your wedding day using shared QR albums.
Your wedding photographer is amazing — but they can only be in one place at a time. Meanwhile, your 150 guests are snapping hundreds of incredible candid moments on their phones. The question is: how do you get all those photos?
The Old Way vs. The New Way
Traditionally, couples would create a WhatsApp group or ask guests to email photos. The result? Maybe 20% of guests actually send their photos, usually weeks later when the excitement has faded. Many photos get lost in chat histories or forgotten entirely.
With StoryQR, you place a QR code at each table, on invitations, and at the venue entrance. Guests scan with their phone camera — no app needed — and upload photos in seconds. It's that simple.
Setting Up Your Wedding Album
Creating your shared wedding album takes less than a minute:
Step 1: Create an account and choose "Wedding" as your event type. Give your album a beautiful name like "Anna & Dmitry — June 15, 2024."
Step 2: Customize your album page. Add a cover photo, welcome message, and your wedding colors. The page guests see when they scan the QR code should feel personal and match your event's vibe.
Step 3: Download your unique QR code. You'll get it in multiple formats — perfect for printing on invitations, table cards, or displaying on screens.
Where to Place Your QR Code
Strategic placement is key to maximizing participation:
Wedding invitations — Include the QR code with a note: "Scan to share your photos with us!"
Welcome table — A beautiful sign with the QR code as guests arrive
Each reception table — Small table tents with the code and simple instructions
Photo booth area — If you have a photo booth, put the QR code right next to it
Dance floor nearby — People love capturing dance moments
Projector/TV screen — Display the code alongside the live gallery feature
Pro Tips for Maximum Engagement
Make an announcement. Have your MC mention the QR code early in the reception. A quick "Scan the QR code on your table to share your photos with Anna and Dmitry!" goes a long way.
Use the Live Gallery. Our Event plan includes a Live Gallery feature — uploaded photos appear in real-time on a projector or TV. When guests see others' photos appearing on screen, they're motivated to upload their own.
Enable moderation. If you want to curate which photos appear in the live gallery, enable moderation. You approve each photo before it shows publicly.
After the Wedding
Once the celebrations are over, you'll have a treasure trove of memories. Download all photos as a ZIP file in original quality. You'll be amazed at the candid moments you never knew were captured — the tearful parent, the laughing friends, the sneaky ring bearer.
These authentic, unfiltered moments are often more precious than any professional shot.
Ready to launch your QR album?
Create your first shared album in 30 seconds — free.