Sharing kids’ photos
How to ask family not to post photos of your kids.
To ask family not to post photos of your children, thank them first, give one simple reason, and make it a family rule rather than a complaint. Then give them a better place: a private family album where they see every photo first. Most grandparents post because they’re proud, not to upset you.
Lumo is a free, private family album for iPhone, iPad and Android. Send one link and the whole family can join.
Invited to a Lumo album? Open it in any web browser: app.lumomagic.com
Why it’s hard to ask
For many grandparents, posting a photo is how they say how proud they are. Asking them to stop can sound like criticism, so many parents say nothing and feel uneasy every time.
It helps to remember you’re not asking them to love the photos less. You’re asking them to share them in a different place.
What to say
- Start with thanks: “We love that you love these photos.”
- Give one simple reason: “We’re keeping the kids’ photos off the internet until they’re old enough to decide.”
- Make it a family rule, not a rule for one person, so nobody feels singled out.
- Offer the alternative in the same breath: “We’ll put every photo in the family album, and you’ll see them first.”
Give them a better place
A private family album gives grandparents more than a feed would: every photo and video as soon as it’s added, in order, with hearts and comments the whole family sees. Nothing is public, and there’s nothing to post.
Joining is simple: tap a private invite link, or type your 4-digit family code and someone lets them in.
Sharing photos with grandparents
If a photo is already posted
Ask kindly for that one photo to be taken down, and don’t make it a bigger conversation than it needs to be. Once the family has the album, most people stop posting on their own.
How to set up the alternative
- Start a family albumFree, on iPhone, iPad or Android.
- Invite grandparents firstSend a private link, or tell them your family code.
- Add photos oftenThe more they see in the album, the less they’ll post.
- Agree the family rulePhotos of the kids stay in the album.
Questions
Can family save the photos to their phones?
That’s your choice. Album admins can turn Family can save photos on or off in the Family tab, under Album rules, so photos stay in the album if you prefer.
How do grandparents join?
Send them a private invite link and they tap it, or give them your 4-digit family code. A code only asks to join; someone in the family lets them in.
Who can see our photos?
Only the people in your family album. Nothing is public, there are no followers, and photos are never shown to anyone outside your family.
Is Lumo really free?
Yes. The album, unlimited photos and videos, inviting family, hearts and comments are all free. Lumo Pass is optional, for unlimited magic, full-length videos and saving originals. Unlimited means unlimited for everyday family use, under fair use.
Start your family album.
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