Baby showers are full of adorable moments — gift unwrapping, games, decorations, the look on the parents-to-be's faces. And everyone's taking photos. Here's how to collect them all in one place.
Setup in 10 seconds
- Go to getfiles.app
- Title: "Baby Shower for Jessica — Photos"
- Click "Create upload link"
- Share the link in your shower group chat
When to share
Before: Include the upload link in the shower invitation. "Take lots of photos and share them with us here: [link]"
During: Place a QR code card next to the gift table. That's where the best photo ops happen.
After: Send a reminder the next day. "Thank you all for making yesterday so special! If you have photos, please upload them here: [link]"
Pro tip: create a time capsule
Ask guests to upload not just photos from the shower, but also a photo of themselves with a written message to the baby. These become an incredible keepsake — imagine showing your child photos of everyone who celebrated before they were born.
Why not a shared album?
Shared Google Photos or iCloud albums work if everyone uses the same ecosystem. But your guest list probably includes a mix of iPhone users, Android users, your aunt who still uses a flip phone (she won't be uploading anything), and your tech-savvy friend who uses a degoogled phone. A web upload link works for all of them.
After the shower
Download the ZIP, pick the best photos, and create a thank-you collage or a small photo album as a keepsake for the parents-to-be.