Join me for a helpful online class about sharing photos with Apple devices. I’ll show you easy ways to share your photos, including how to:
- Create and use Shared Albums
- Share photos through Messages
- Save photos others have shared with you
- Use other apps for sharing photos
- Make beautiful photo books from your pictures
This class is perfect for everyone – whether you’re just starting out or already familiar with Apple devices. You’ll learn simple ways to share your photos with family and friends. Come learn these useful photo-sharing skills with me!
Summary written with the help of AI and may contain inaccuracies.
Sharing and Saving Photos Techniques
I led a class on sharing and saving photos using various techniques. I emphasized the importance of favoriting photos before sharing them, as this makes it easier to select and share the best ones later.
Managing Photos in Messages App
I discussed the functionality of the messages app, specifically focusing on the ability to view and manage photos within a conversation. I explained that once a photo is sent, it remains in the recipient’s messages app and can be viewed by clicking on the ‘eye’ icon. I also demonstrated how to add a photo to the user’s photos library by control-clicking on it. I further clarified that this feature allows users to easily save and transfer photos, even from older conversations. I concluded by showing how this feature works on an iPad, emphasizing that the process is similar but with slight differences in the interface.
Sharing Photos Through Apple’s iCloud
I discussed the process of sharing photos through Apple’s iCloud and a third-party app. I explained how to download and filter photos within a conversation, and how to share photos through a photos album. I demonstrated how to use Apple’s ‘Trips’ feature to share recent trips, and how to share favorite photos directly from the app. I also mentioned the option to share photos through a third-party app, which I would demonstrate later.
Sharing Photos and Videos With Others
I demonstrated how to share photos and videos using Apple’s Photos app, including creating a shared album and inviting others to contribute. I also showed how to share photos via a link, which can be downloaded by others. David asked about sharing with Android users, and I confirmed that they can download individual items, but not the whole album. I also introduced a website called MyAlbum.com, which offers a free account for unlimited albums and storage, and can create a book from the shared photos. Gillian shared her experience of using the search function to distinguish between her and her daughter’s photos.
Creating Photo Books With MyAlbum
I discussed my preferred method of creating photo books using the MyAlbum app. I explained how to edit and customize the layout of the book, including adding text, changing backgrounds, and rearranging photos. I also demonstrated how to add videos to the book, which can be viewed using a QR code. I emphasized that this method is more efficient than manually building a book page by page. I also mentioned that the app is free and has a new editor that makes the process easier. Bonnie showed interest in the process and asked about my average bowling score, which I shared.
Creating Photo Albums and Books
I demonstrated how to create a photo album and book using Apple’s Photos app. I showed how to upload photos, select a cover, and add text to the album. I also explained how to share the album and create a book, which can be ordered and shipped. I emphasized the convenience of not having to manually create the books and the ability to add a QR code for video playback. I also mentioned an upcoming “Ask Me Anything” session.
