Which should I choose for a wedding?

Open, in most cases. Seeing other people's photos is what makes guests upload theirs.

When is the restricted option better?

Corporate events, workshops, and anywhere guests do not know each other and may not expect their photos to be visible to strangers.

Can I change my mind later?

Yes, at any time. See [changing what guests can see](/help/manage-your-gallery/change-photo-visibility).

Does it affect what I can download?

No. You always download the complete album. See [downloading everything](/help/after-your-event/download-all-event-photos).

Can guests see each other's photos?

Q: Can guests see each other's photos?

That is up to you. With the open setting every guest sees the whole gallery, which is what makes a shared album feel like one. You can also limit guests to their own uploads plus yours, or to only their own, which suits events where people may not know each other.

Updated 26 July 2026

1
Open Album settings and find Photo Visibility
Three options, applied immediately.
Photo Visibility decides whether guests see the whole gallery, their own uploads plus yours, or only their own.
2
Preview it from a guest device if privacy matters
Open your own guest link on a phone that is not signed in as you.
The gallery as a guest sees it on their phone, with Upload Photos in the header.

Common follow-up questions

Which should I choose for a wedding?: Open, in most cases. Seeing other people's photos is what makes guests upload theirs.
When is the restricted option better?: Corporate events, workshops, and anywhere guests do not know each other and may not expect their photos to be visible to strangers.
Can I change my mind later?: Yes, at any time. See changing what guests can see.
Does it affect what I can download?: No. You always download the complete album. See downloading everything.