Overview
In this article, we will guide you through two different options for workflows to photograph multiple subjects (i.e. sibling or buddy shots). Option 1 involves capturing and uploading pictures in a way that makes it easy for buyers to view the images, with no additional access code needed. Option 2 involves creating a new access code for these photos.
- During Picture Day:
Take a picture of the first subject's access card and then take pictures of them.
Do the same with the second subject and their access card.
Next, take one photo of the two access cards together. If you use barcode tagging, tag both subjects before you take pictures of them together.
Now, take photos of the two subjects together.
For QR tagging: the system can detect up to 5 access codes in one picture. If there are more siblings, please ensure that all access codes can be read correctly and that the cards are not bent. Avoid any shadow on the cards that may reduce the quality of the picture.
For Barcode Tagging with Entagged: you can have up to 3 barcodes attached to a photo.
When Uploading Photos:
Upload all photos to your Photo Job and activate the access codes.
Two individual galleries will be created for both subjects will be created. The multiple-subject photos will automatically be added to both galleries:
Parents like to combine different photo types of their children in one package. With option one, they can include the siblings/buddy shots in a package, as these photos are technically part of the individual gallery.
If you prefer to restrict that option, we recommend using a separate access code for those photos.
There are two scenarios:
- You know upfront which siblings or buddy photos you will take.
In this case, include an additional group for siblings and label it as "Siblings" or "Siblings Photos," just as shown in this sample names list. This simplifies the process for school-related tasks, allowing you to exclude sibling photos when generating a student data export easily.
You will only learn on picture day if you photograph siblings or buddies.
Bring an ample supply of blank QR cards to the photo shoot location. Before capturing sibling photos, note the siblings' last names and any additional information on the provided QR card. Afterward, take the photographs of the siblings and hand them the QR card.
If you use barcode tagging, simply pre-create spare names on your names list that you can later rename. More information is available in this article.
On location, you take a picture of the additional QR card or use the additional barcode to tag the siblings/buddy photos; then, photograph the siblings together.
Pro Tip: While Option 1 is more convenient for customers and less revenue-driven, Option 2 can still allow your parents to combine siblings/buddy photos: Create a higher-priced Siblings Package that allows customers to combine photos from different access codes. Learn more here.
The Takeaway
Efficiently capture and market sibling and buddy photos: You can include these pictures in the individual galleries or upload them in a dedicated siblings' gallery, recognizing the significant time and effort invested in capturing and processing these additional photos. By offering a higher-priced siblings package that isn't limited to a single access code, you can satisfy your customers' price preferences while meeting your revenue expectations.