In the wedding industry, a picture really is worth a thousand words—and potentially thousands of pounds. Before a couple reads a single line of your business description, they will browse your gallery to gauge your style, quality, and aesthetic. High-quality visual content is the single most effective way to help couples visualize your services at their own weddings.
How to Add Photos to Your Gallery
Uploading images to your portfolio is simple. Follow these steps to refresh your gallery:
Log in to your Vendor account.
Navigate to the Storefront tab in your admin dashboard.
Select Photos from the left-hand side menu.
Drag and drop your images directly into the upload box.
Add a descriptive title to each image.
Choose your main photo.
Click Save to apply your changes.
🌟 Pro-Tip on Your Main Photo: Your primary image is the literal face of your business in the Hitched marketplace and search results. Choose a standout, high-impact image that instantly conveys the core of what you offer.
The Sweet Spot: How Many Photos Do You Need?
We recommend uploading at least 20 photos to get started.
Storefronts featuring more than 20 images experience significantly stronger conversion and inquiry rates than those with fewer than 5. A robust, generous gallery turns passive profile views into active inquiries.
Curation Tips: Choosing the Right Imagery
Don't just upload every photo from your camera roll. Be selective and intentional. Aim for images that are:
High Quality: Sharp, well-lit, and professionally shot.
Wedding-Specific: Content should focus strictly on actual weddings or relevant event settings.
Recent and Relevant: Ensure your portfolio reflects your current skillset and modern wedding trends.
Diverse and Varied: Showcase different venues, color palettes, wedding styles, and client demographics.
Representative: Ensure the images accurately reflect the specific services you are listed for.
Avoid repetition: Uploading ten slightly different angles of the same cake or floral arrangement bores the user. Keep it varied to tell a complete story of what you can deliver.
How to Add Videos to Your Storefront
Video content provides a dynamic, behind-the-scenes look at your work that photos can't always capture.
Go to the Storefront tab in your dashboard.
Select the video upload section.
Upload your video file.
Add a short, descriptive title.
Click Save.
Note: Shorter, punchier videos perform best, particularly for the high volume of couples browsing Hitched on their mobile devices.
Strict Content & Quality Guidelines
To maintain a premium experience across the site, our team reviews all uploaded media. Visual content that violates our standards may be removed.
🚫 What to Avoid:
Graphic Overlays: Do not upload photos with frames, collages, text, watermarks, or graphic design elements.
Contact Info: Never embed phone numbers, email addresses, or social handles directly onto your images or videos.
Low Resolution: Avoid blurry, pixelated, or poorly cropped uploads.
Faux Portfolio Pieces: Do not use styled shoots that don't reflect your actual operational capability.
What to Do:
Use clean, unedited, high-resolution photography.
Showcase real people, real venues, and your actual work.
Regularly cycle out older images to keep your storefront looking fresh and active.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a limit to the number of photos or videos I can upload?
No. There is no hard limit on your media uploads, but we strongly advocate for quality over quantity. A curated gallery of 25 stunning images is far more effective than 200 repetitive or mediocre ones. A great benchmark is 20+ photos and 2 videos.
Should I bother adding titles or captions?
Yes, absolutely. Descriptive titles provide context for couples and improve web accessibility. Furthermore, properly labeled photos make it much easier for the Hitched editorial and social media teams to find and feature your business in articles or inspiration roundups.
Can I use AI-generated images?
We highly discourage this. Your portfolio should build trust. Stick to realistic, authentic images that showcase real people, real products, and the actual work you have successfully executed.
Can I put my website or phone number directly on my photos?
No. To keep the marketplace clean and visually cohesive, all images and videos must remain free of text overlays, including contact information. Couples can easily reach you using the standard contact buttons on your profile.