Here on the blog I am a BIG advocate of getting as many amazing photos of your wedding as possible. Hiring a professional photographer is SO important, I have talked about this on numerous occasions. BUT what about your wedding guests? In the age of social media, your wedding photos can be up on Facebook, Instagram or Tick Tock before you have even had time to blink, so how can you guarantee that the photos that your guests take are social media worthy?? Today we are going to look at a few ways you can maximise the chances of good photos from your wedding guests.

How to Maximise the Chances of Good Photos From Your Wedding Guests.

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Hire a Photo Booth 

If you want super cute photos of your wedding on your guests Instagram account or even your own wedding hashtag, then hiring a photo booth can be a great way to encourage your guests to let loose and enjoy themselves. It can also be a central talking point throughout the day and ensure your guests are thoroughly entertained from start to finish. Photo booths are a great way to break the ice, and everyone loves them. They are a sure fire way to get your guests up and taking photos in a fun way. Photo booths can come in many forms, from photo vans, photo booths, DIY photo booths, photo backdrops, and of course bringing in the use of fun props can really liven up the end results!

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Establish Designated Photo Spots 

Establishing designated photo spots around your wedding can guarantee that any photos posted to social media are to your taste and follow your wedding theme. Setting up photo backdrops is a great way to do this. Flower walls, ribbon backdrops, photo props, photo frames are all a great way to get your guests involved and taking really fun and imaginative pictures that you know will go straight onto social media. You can then print your Instagram photos at My Social Book to create long lasting memories. A great way to collect all your photos in one place is to use Our Event Album, as they give you an option for QR code photo sharing. A no-app alternative — guests just scan a QR code and upload straight from their phone browser.

Use a Guest Photo and Video Sharing Platform

If you want a simple way to collect all your guests’ photos and videos in one place, setting up a dedicated digital album makes a world of difference. We strongly recommend EventQRCard.com to capture every candid angle of your big day without making things complicated for your guests.

Getting everyone involved couldn’t be easier:

1. Display your QR code: Place your custom QR code on table stands, signs, or menus around your venue.
2. Scan and upload: Guests simply scan the code using their phone camera (no app downloads or account sign-ups needed) and upload their photos or videos right on the spot.
3. Enjoy your private gallery: You get every high-resolution memory delivered straight to your central album.

What makes EventQRCard so great is how quick it is for guests while giving you full control over your media, complete with optional PIN protection to keep your album private and safe from accidental deletions.

Best of all, your first event is totally FREE to try!

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Organise Fun Activities 

Putting on extra entertainment and making sure your guests are kept occupied can also create some amazing photos. To maximise the chances of getting good shots at your wedding, make sure your guests have lots to do so they want to take photos. These can include sports games, giant inflatables, village fete games, a magician, fortune teller, a make-your-own-cocktail station, festival style entertainment to name a few. Your guests will appreciate the extra activities and you will appreciate their photos.

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So if you want to to maximise the chances of getting good photos from your wedding guests follow these rule and you won’t go wrong. Hire a photo booth, designate a photo wall area where photos can be taken. Make sure there is lots for them to do. These ideas will make sure that your guests create wonderful photos that they can share on social media.

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