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Graduation QR Code Photo Album.
One QR code. Every guest’s photos.

One QR code at your graduation. Every guest's photos and videos in one private collaborative gallery. From cap toss to family dinner. No app downloads.

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California Graduation Photo Album

The 3 California venues your photographer will fight you over

Picture this: the golden hour hitting the terracotta tiles of Balboa Park, or the late afternoon light dappling through the redwoods in Muir Woods. Your hired photographer is busy capturing the posed shots, the cap toss, the family portraits. But what about the impromptu dance-off near the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, or the tearful hug between best friends by the Golden Gate Bridge? These aren't on the shot list, and they rarely make it into the official album. Your guests, however, are right there, phones at the ready, capturing the genuine, unscripted joy. They see the micro-moments, the insider jokes, the real magic unfolding when no one's looking.

Three steps. Five minutes.

Set up before the rehearsal. Collect photos for months.

1

Create your California album

Add your names, your date, and a welcome message for guests. You'll get a unique link and printable QR code within minutes. Choose theme colours to match your graduation qr code photo album.

2

Display your QR code at the venue

Print our beautiful sign templates and place them on every table, the bar, the photo booth, the entrance. Guests point their phone camera at the code. Photo sharing without an app or account.

3

Watch the photos pour in

Guests upload photos and videos in seconds. Your album fills up in real time. During the event, the after-party, and for weeks after. Download everything in full resolution any time.

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400+photos per event
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30 secto upload
Graduate walking across the stage at a graduation ceremony

What every UC Berkeley grad gets wrong about candid photos

Forget the perfectly staged cap toss with the Campanile in the background. While those shots are lovely, they rarely tell the full story of your graduation day. True candour isn't about precise angles; it's about raw emotion. It's your grandma wiping a tear in the audience during the ceremony at Zellerbach Hall, or your friends doing a celebratory, slightly awkward, group hug on Sproul Plaza. These are the precious, fleeting glimpses of connection that often slip through the cracks. Your guests, with their phones, are everywhere you aren't, chronicling the genuine heart of the day from a dozen unique perspectives.

The real questions

What every California host asks before they buy

How does the QR code work?

Guests scan your QR code with their phone camera. It opens a simple upload page—no app download needed. They pick photos from their camera roll and upload to your private gallery.

Can guests upload after the graduation ends?

Yes. Your gallery stays open for 6 months. Guests can add photos whenever they find them on their phone.

Is the gallery private?

Yes. Only people with your QR code or link can see or upload photos. You can also turn on approval mode to review photos before they appear.

What about bad cell service at the venue?

Guests need an internet connection to upload. If your venue has Wi-Fi, share the password on your signage. Most venues have enough coverage for uploads.

How do I download the photos?

Download everything as a ZIP file, or save individual photos. Great for thank-you cards or photo books.

Everything you need to get every photo

One $60 payment. No subscriptions, no add-ons, nothing else to buy.

Your unique QR code and shareable link

Display at your California venue, text to guests, or post in group chats. Anyone who scans or clicks can upload instantly.

Beautiful printable sign templates

Table signs and take-home cards in PDF. Print at home or at any print shop. Designed to match an elegant event aesthetic.

Unlimited photos and videos

No caps, no per-guest limits. Most events collect 200–500 photos in a single night.

Full-resolution downloads

Download every photo individually or all at once as a ZIP. Full quality. Original EXIF preserved.

Admin dashboard and 6 months hosting

Full control over your gallery. Stays online for 6 months so every guest has time to contribute.

Sunset over Malibu Lagoon - and the shot only your guests will catch

As the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and violet over Malibu Lagoon, or casting long shadows across the Santa Monica Pier, your official photographer is likely focused on one key location. They'll nail that iconic wide shot. But who's documenting the whispered secrets on the sand, the excited selfies with the Ferris wheel glowing in the background, or the sheer delight on your cousin's face as they spot a celebrity look-alike near Surfrider Beach? These intimate, behind-the-scenes moments are gold. Your guests, scattered amongst the crowd, are perfectly positioned to capture these personal, unrepeatable snapshots of joy.

Post-graduation lunch with family, graduate still in gown

Local notes

Skip the staged photographer-only photos. California guests see more.

Ever notice how some of the best photos from an event are the ones taken by a friend? That's not an accident. While your professional photographer is vital for those polished, iconic shots - perhaps a panorama of the Hollywood sign from Griffith Observatory, or a classic shot near the Hollywood Walk of Fame - they can't be in multiple places at once. Your guests, however, are spread out, laughing with family at different tables, exploring the venue, or waiting for their turn at the dessert bar. They're capturing the spontaneous laughter, the impromptu toasts, and the genuine camaraderie that makes your California graduation truly special. Their phones are a collective lens, seeing every angle you miss.

Your graduation in California flies by.
The photos make it last.

Every angle. Every laugh. Every quiet moment your guests caught. One private album, ready by morning.

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