I’ve had a couple of enquiries how to use the online photoservice to get the complimentary downloads for guests or to purchase prints, so I thought I would post a simple explanation of the process. But if you still have questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Family, friends and guests can pre-register to view the couple’s gallery by clicking on the link in the blog entry of the couple’s wedding. Once the couple have viewed their images and okayed sending out the passwords, email invitations are then send to those that have registered.

On the invitation email their will be a unique link to the gallery which you click on. The email will contain the gallery password that will give you access to view the images in the gallery. The following steps are illustrated with screen grabs (click image to view larger)

1. Click the Link, Use the Password

Clicking the link in the email invite will take you to the Gallery Password Required page. Use the password in the email to access the gallery.

2. View the Gallery

After entering the password you will be able to view thumbnails of the gallery one by one, or as a slideshow. You can view a full page version of an image by clicking on the chosen image.

3. Register as a User

To download the complementary images or to purchase prints and other items you will need to register as a user. You can do this by clicking on an image you wish to download and then click download in the bar just above the image. A dialogue box will pop up that says Login Required. At the bottom it will say “Not a member? Join”. Click Join and you will be taken to the next step…

4. Sign Up

After clicking Join you will be taken to the Sign Up page. Complete the steps on this page, tick the Terms & Conditions and click Submit. You will never receive any spam mail from my site and the only other email(s) you might receive would be notification of any changes to the gallery you signed up for.

5. Activation Email

Once you have completed the Sign Up page you will be sent a confirmation email to the address you have just registered. It should arrive within a matter of moments, however if you don’t see it in your inbox check your Junk folder, especially if you use a Hotmail account. The email will have a link in that you will need to click on, or paste to your address bar in your web browser. This will take you to the next step.

6. Sign In
After clicking the link in your confirmation email you will be taken to the page displayed below. Use the password you set up for ypur account and Bob’s your Uncle, you’ll be back to the gallery.