Sharing school event photos with parents is important for communication, but privacy concerns and increased workload can be challenging for teachers. This guide covers how to share photos safely and efficiently.
Key Considerations for School Photo Sharing
Privacy Protection
- Photo consent: Obtain consent from parents at the beginning of the school year for photo publication
- Special considerations: Be aware of students whose photos should not be published due to specific circumstances
- GPS information: Ensure photos don't contain school location data (PicTomo removes this automatically)
Access Control
- Photos should be shared in a limited access format accessible only to authorized persons
- Avoid public sharing on social media or blogs
- Set password protection and share only with parents
How to Share School Event Photos with PicTomo
Preparation
- Create an album on PicTomo (no registration required, free)
- Set a password (share only with parents)
- Print QR code and include on programs, newsletters, or handouts
Event Day
- Upload photos taken by teachers
- Parents can also scan the QR code and upload their photos
- Photos are shared in real time
After the Event
- Review for inappropriate photos (admin can delete them)
- Notify parents of the viewing and download period
- Photos are automatically deleted after expiration, eliminating data management burden
Tips to Reduce Workload
- No CD-R distribution needed: Cloud sharing eliminates burning discs and mailing
- No individual requests: No need to respond to individual "please send me photos" requests
- Auto-deletion for zero management: Data is automatically deleted after expiration with no storage obligations
- Parents become contributors: Photos from both teachers and parents are collected in one place
Summary
PicTomo provides everything needed for school event photo sharing: no account registration, password protection, automatic GPS removal, and auto-deletion with expiration dates. Reduce teacher workload significantly while safely sharing photos with parents.