How to upload photos

Photos can help readers see the people, places, objects, or nail work connected to your story.

Adding photos is completely optional. You can publish a meaningful and powerful story without including any images.

Why add photos?

A relevant photo can give readers more context and help them better understand what happened.

Photos can:

  • Help readers visualize the story.
  • Add context to an important event.
  • Make the story more engaging.
  • Create a stronger connection with readers.
  • Show examples of nail work, tools, supplies, or a salon environment.

However, a great story does not require photos. The quality and honesty of your story are more important than the number of images you upload.

How to upload photos

To add photos while creating your story:

  1. Tap the Upload Photos button.
  2. Choose whether to take a new photo, if that option is available, or select existing photos from your device.
  3. Select one or more photos that you want to include.
  4. Wait for the photos to finish uploading.
  5. Review the uploaded photos before publishing your story.

Do not close the page or publish the story while a photo is still uploading.

Choosing the right photos

Choose photos that directly relate to the story and help readers understand what happened.

Relevant photos may include:

  • The nail salon where the story happened.
  • A manicure, pedicure, or nail design connected to the story.
  • Nail tools, products, or supplies.
  • A workstation or salon environment.
  • A receipt with personal information hidden.
  • A damaged nail or service result discussed in the story.
  • An object or situation that played an important part in the event.

For example, if your story is about a nail design that did not match what you requested, you could upload a clear photo of the finished nails.

Avoid adding photos simply to fill space. Each photo should help explain or support the story.

Protecting privacy

Always review your photos carefully before uploading them. A photo may reveal more information than you intended to share.

Avoid uploading images that clearly show:

  • Phone numbers.
  • Home addresses.
  • Email addresses.
  • Government-issued identification.
  • Credit or debit card information.
  • Banking or payment details.
  • Private documents.
  • Appointment records containing personal information.
  • Faces of people who have not given permission, when appropriate.

Be especially careful with receipts, text message screenshots, appointment books, employee records, and photos taken inside private areas of a salon.

Crop, cover, or blur sensitive information before uploading the photo. Make sure the hidden information cannot still be read.

Tips for better photos

  • Use clear, well-lit photos.
  • Choose sharp images instead of blurry ones.
  • Make sure the important part of the photo is easy to see.
  • Upload photos that directly support the story.
  • Avoid images with distracting backgrounds.
  • Upload only photos you own or have permission to share.
  • Check every photo for private information.
  • Review the complete photo selection before publishing.

You do not need professional photography. A simple, clear photo that helps explain the story is enough.

Common mistakes

Before publishing, check that you have not made any of these common mistakes:

  • Uploading photos that are unrelated to the story.
  • Using blurry, very dark, or difficult-to-see images.
  • Accidentally revealing personal or financial information.
  • Uploading the same photo more than once.
  • Including too many similar photos.
  • Sharing another person's photo without permission.
  • Choosing images that do not help readers understand the story.
  • Publishing before all photos have finished uploading.

Frequently asked questions

Can I post a story without photos?

Yes. Photos are optional. You can publish your story without uploading any images.

Can I upload multiple photos?

Yes. You can select multiple photos when the upload option on your device allows it. Choose only the images that are most relevant to your story.

Can I use photos from my photo library?

Yes. Tap the Upload Photos button and select the photos you want to use from your device's photo library.

Can I take a new photo while posting?

On supported devices, you may be able to open your camera and take a new photo after tapping the Upload Photos button.

The available options may depend on your device and browser.

Can I remove a photo before publishing?

Yes. Review your uploaded photos and remove any image you no longer want to include before publishing the story.

Can I upload screenshots?

Yes, as long as the screenshot is relevant to the story and you have the right to share it.

Before uploading a screenshot, hide names, phone numbers, email addresses, account information, private conversations, and any other sensitive details that do not need to be public.

Do more photos make my story better?

Not necessarily. One useful photo can be more effective than several unrelated or repetitive images.

Focus on telling the story clearly. Story quality is always more important than the number of photos.

Before you publish

Take a moment to review every uploaded photo.

  • Make sure each photo relates to the story.
  • Confirm that the images are clear and easy to understand.
  • Remove duplicate or unnecessary photos.
  • Check that no private information is visible.
  • Confirm that you have permission to share the images.
  • Wait for every upload to finish.

Remember that photos are optional. A clear, honest, and meaningful story can stand on its own without any images.