Can Matcha be used without a selfie?
Yes, but it depends on the package and the goal. A shared album and a live album do not have to revolve around a matching selfie.
Read the full answerGuest experience
Guest experience
What guests actually do, how they get in, and what they receive after the event.
Can the gallery be shared on WhatsApp?
Yes. You can send guests their links on WhatsApp or through any other channel that suits the event.
Read the full answerDo guests need to download an app?
No. Guests scan a QR code or open a link, take a quick selfie, and get in through their phone's browser.
Read the full answerHow do guests get their photos?
Every guest gets a personal gallery and a private link that can be sent straight to their phone and to WhatsApp.
Read the full answerHow do you collect the photos guests took at the event?
Give guests a simple place to upload, usually through a link or QR code on their phone, so they can send photos without an app.
Read the full answerHow do you enjoy an event without filming it on your phone the whole time?
Decide in advance on a few moments when you simply stay present without your phone, and trust that someone else is capturing them. When you know the photos will reach you anyway, it is easier to lower the camera and enjoy.
Read the full answerHow do you keep the good feeling of an event after it ends?
Go back to the night in small doses rather than all at once, and share it with the people who were there. A photo that arrives in the days after stretches the joy out over time.
Read the full answerHow do you share event photos so guests actually see them?
Instead of a WhatsApp group or one giant folder everyone has to dig through, give each guest an easy way in to the photos that are relevant to them. When photos are easy to find, people actually look.
Read the full answerHow does a guest get into the event?
The guest opens a link or scans a QR code and lands on the event page in their phone's browser.
Read the full answerIs the personal gallery link private?
The personal gallery opens through a personal link. Treat it like any other private link and share it with care.
Read the full answerWhat happens if a guest does not appear in the photos?
If a guest does not appear in the photos that were uploaded, they may not end up with a meaningful personal gallery.
Read the full answerWhat is the matching selfie for?
The guest adds a quick selfie that helps Matcha find the photos they appear in.
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