Create and Share Photo Albums on Apple Devices

Sharing photos using an Apple device can be somewhat troublesome when starting, but it's an easy process once you know what to do!

Prerequisites: Must own an Apple device with access to the "Photos" Application

Difficulty Level: Member • Nerd • Platypus

Estimated Time: About 5 Minutes

Expected Outcome: You will be able to share a created album with a specific audience

Tools Required: An Apple device and iCloud accounts

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Steps to Perform

  1. Open up the Photos app.
  2. Select the photo(s) you want to share and click the ‘Add’ (plus) button on your iPhone or iPad. This step is not needed for the iMac or MacBook.
  3. Tap ‘New Shared Album’ on your iPhone or iPad. For iMac or MacBook, click the plus icon next to the word “Shared Albums”.
  4. Give your new album a title.
  5. Enter the email address you want to share the album with. Click the plus button in the ‘Invite’ field if you would rather enter in a phone number from your contacts instead.
  6. Click ‘Create’