Viewing and Reviewing the Album

Fotify provides comprehensive tools for viewing, managing, and moderating your event photos. This guide explains how to make the most of the album features.

Accessing the Album

There are multiple ways to access your event's photo album:

1. From the Events Page:

   • Find your event in the list

   • Click the "Album" button or select "Album" from the dropdown menu

2. From the Photos Page:

   • Navigate to the "Photos" section in the sidebar

   • Find your event in the list

   • Click on the event to view its album

3. After Moderation:

   • When reviewing photos, you can switch to the main album view

Album Interface Overview

The album page consists of:

1. Tab Navigation:

   • Approved Photos: All approved and publicly visible photos

   • Photos to Review: Photos awaiting moderation (if moderation is enabled)

2. Control Bar:

   • Sorting options (date, author, message)

   • Search functionality

   • View controls

3. Photo Grid:

   • Thumbnail display of all photos

   • Status indicators for approved/pending

   • Upload date and author information

4. Statistics Panel:

   • Total photos uploaded

   • Photos remaining (based on plan limits)

   • Approved vs. pending counts

Viewing Photos

To view a photo in detail:

1. Click on any photo in the grid

2. The photo opens in a modal view showing:

   • Full-size image

   • Author name

   • Message/caption

   • Upload date and time

   • Approval status

Reviewing and Moderating Photos

If you've enabled manual approval

1. Switch to the "Photos to Review" tab

2. For each photo, you can:

   • Approve: Click the checkmark icon to make the photo visible

   • Delete: Click the trash icon to remove inappropriate content

   • View Details: Click the photo to see full size and information

Moderation Best Practices

1. Regular Checks: Review the queue frequently during events

2. Clear Guidelines: Establish what content is appropriate beforehand

3. Quick Decisions: Process photos promptly to maintain engagement

4. Consistent Standards: Apply the same criteria to all submissions

Photo Management Actions

For all photos (approved or pending), you can:

1. Delete: Remove inappropriate or unwanted photos

2. View Details: See full information about the photo

3. Download Individual Photos: Save specific images locally

These actions are available from:

• The photo detail view

• Action buttons on photo thumbnails (hover to see)

Album Sorting and Organization

Organize your album using these tools:

1. Sort By:

   • Date (newest first): Default view showing recent uploads first

   • Date (oldest first): Chronological view from beginning

   • Author: Alphabetical grouping by photographer name

   • Message: Organize by caption text

2. Search:

   • Filter photos by author name

   • Search within photo messages

   • Find photos from specific dates

3. Pagination:

   • Navigate through large collections

   • Adjust how many photos display per page

Album Access Duration

After an event ends:

1. The album remains accessible based on your event type:

   • Free: 7 days

   • Basic: 30 days

   • Celebration: 90 days

   • Premium: 365 days

2. You'll see:

   • A countdown of remaining access days

Bulk Download

For Celebration and Premium plans:

1. The "Download All" option appears for finished events

2. This creates a ZIP file containing all approved photos

3. See the dedicated "Bulk Download" guide for details

Technical Specifications

• Supported Photo Views: Thumbnails, full-size, slideshow

• Thumbnail Quality: Optimized for fast loading

• Full-size View: Maximum quality within browser constraints

• Mobile Optimization: Responsive design for all devices

• Loading Behavior: Progressive loading for faster browsing

Tips for Album Management

1. Regular Moderation: Check the review queue throughout your event

2. Clear Communication: Set expectations about approval times with guests

3. Content Guidelines: Consider sharing photo guidelines with participants

4. Backup Plan: Download photos before gallery access expires

5. Engagement Strategy: Encourage viewing the album during and after events