🧭 How Photo Storage Works in Section Books

In Section Book projects, photos are organized automatically based on your sections.

Unlike Ladder projects:

• You cannot manually create folders
• Folders are generated automatically
• Each folder corresponds to a section in your book

This means your photo organization is tied directly to your project structure.

📥 Method 1 — Upload from the Dashboard

You can upload photos from the main Photos area.

• From your Project Dashboard, click Photos in the left toolbar.
• Select the folder that matches the section you want.

• Click Add Photos in the upper right.

• Follow the uploader prompts.
   

• Once files have been selected they will appear on the right in the upload confirmation area

• You'll get a confirmation pop-up showing upload status

• Images now appear in your folder

✏️ Method 2 — Upload from the Editor

You can also upload photos directly while working on a page.

Open a page inside a section.

Look at the Media Tray in the lower-left.

Click Add Photos.

Upload images normally.

Photos will automatically upload into the folder tied to that section.

🪟 Upload Sources Explained

Depending on your project setup, you may see multiple upload source options. Below is what each source does and when to use it.

💻 My Computer

Uploads images stored directly on your device.

Best for:

• DSLR photos
• Edited images
• Downloads from photographers

☁️ Google Drive

Imports images from folders stored in your Google Drive.

Requirements

• Google login
• Permission approval
   

Best Practice

To prevent access issues:

• Have team members upload photos directly.
• Avoid relying on outside uploads unless ownership is confirmed.
• Use the Contributor Photo Upload link for outside submissions.

🖼 Google Photos

Imports albums from your Google Photos account.

Requirements

• Google login
• Album permission access
   

Best Practice

• Upload directly into the project when possible.
• Use the Contributor Upload link for submissions from non-team members.

📦 Dropbox

Uploads images stored in your Dropbox account.

Requirements

• Dropbox login
• Access permission approval

Best for

• Shared photographer folders
• Staff media storage
• Large organized image collections

🎥 Vidigami

Imports images from a Vidigami account.

Best for

• Schools using Vidigami event photography
• Organized set-based imports

📘 Facebook

Imports images from Facebook albums.

Best for

• School social media photos
• Event albums
• Club posts
  Have contributors upload photos directly, or use your project’s Contributor Upload link for outside submissions.

🖱 Using Uploaded Photos

After uploading:

• Open a page in the section.
• Photos for that section will appear in the Media Tray.
• Drag images onto your page.

🔍 Photo Status Indicators

When viewing images in Manage Photos:

✅ Green check → Used on this page/spread

🔵 Blue check → Used elsewhere in project

❌ Red X → Not used

These indicators help prevent duplicate placement and missing images.

🧠 Organization Tip

Because folders are tied to sections:

The best way to organize photos is to organize your sections first.

Well-structured sections automatically create a clean photo workflow.

📄 Recommended Companion Articles

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Uploading Photos — Ladder Books

Managing Sections

Contributor Upload Guide

✅ Summary

In Section Books, photos are uploaded into section-based folders instead of manually created folders. You can upload either:

• from the dashboard
• or directly inside the editor

Using the correct section ensures your images appear exactly where you need them during layout.