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

One QR code at your reunion. Every guest's photos collected in one private collaborative gallery. Family, class, military, any group reuniting. No app downloads.

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Oakland Family Reunion Photo Album

The 3 Oakland transport hacks your guests will thank you for

Forty-seven percent of event planners agree: parking in Oakland can be a headache. Don't let your reunion start with frantic circles around Uptown trying to snag a spot. Instead, guide your guests towards public transport. BART offers fantastic connections, making it easy for out-of-towners from San Francisco or Berkeley to arrive directly at your Jack London Square venue. For those staying local, AC Transit routes cover almost every corner, from the leafy streets of Montclair down to the buzzing waterfront. Imagine the relief – and the immediate smiles – when they skip the parking stress entirely. That relaxed arrival means they’re already pulling out their phones, ready to capture those first excited greetings and reunion hugs, rather than just the tail end of a parking ticket.

Three steps. Five minutes.

Set up before the rehearsal. Collect photos for months.

1

Create your Oakland 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 reunion 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
No apprequired
30 secto upload
Cousins hugging at a family reunion in a park

What every Oakland reunion gets wrong about candid photos

You've booked that stunning venue, perhaps a renovated warehouse in Jack London Square, or a historic mansion overlooking Lake Merritt. But a single professional photographer can only be in one place at a time. Picture your guests mingling across two floors at a Grand Lake event space, or spilling out onto a patio by the water’s edge. While your photographer captures the main stage, who's documenting the quiet conversations by the bar, or the spontaneous dance-off happening near the photo booth? Those are the real, unscripted moments – the ones that truly tell the story of your reunion. They happen simultaneously, in pockets and corners, far from the lens of a single camera. Let your guests be your extra eyes, capturing the laughter and camaraderie that unfolds in every unique nook and cranny of your chosen Oakland centre.

The real questions

What every Oakland 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 family reunion 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 Oakland 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 Oakland — and the shot only your guests will catch

The sun dips below the Bay, painting the sky in fiery oranges and soft purples over the Port of Oakland. It's a breathtaking backdrop, but the magic of your reunion isn't just in the grand vistas. It's in the genuine, unposed interactions. Imagine your cousin pointing out a favourite piece of street art in Uptown Oakland, or a group of old friends laughing over a craft beer at a Temescal brewery pre-event. These aren’t moments a formal photographer is tasked to capture. They're fleeting, personal, infused with the Bay Area's unique, creative spirit. Only the people truly immersed in those conversations, phones already in hand, will snap the photos that genuinely reflect the warmth and connection of the day. Those are the authentic gems you’ll cherish forever.

Grandparents in lawn chairs surrounded by grandkids showing photos

Local notes

Why Oakland’s diverse neighbourhoods hold your best reunion photos

You know Oakland isn't just one thing, and neither is your guest list. Your high school friends might gravitate towards the buzzing energy of the Grand Lake theatre district, while your extended family might prefer a relaxed wander through the boutiques of Rockridge or the charming cafes of Piedmont Avenue earlier in the day. Perhaps a few adventurous souls will even grab Dim Sum in Chinatown before heading to your main event. Each group, each individual, experiences the city and your reunion from a unique vantage point. They’ll capture snippets: the reflection of the Lake Merritt light posts, a candid shot from an unexpected angle, or a detail that only someone truly part of *that* conversation would notice. You can't be in three places at once, but their phones can, documenting the full, multifaceted story of your special day.

Your reunion in Oakland 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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