Organize your travel photos by linking them to the places you visited, where you stayed, and the days you want to remember. TravelTracker organizes photos through Places Visited, Lodging, and Journal Entries.
How Photos Are Organized
Photos in TravelTracker are attached to specific places and dates rather than stored in a general gallery. This creates a natural organization based on your travel experiences:
| Attach Photos To | Purpose | How It Appears |
|---|---|---|
| Places Visited | Document places you explored | Location detail view, trip maps |
| Lodging | Remember where you stayed | Lodging cards and detail view |
| Journal Entries | Illustrate your daily stories | Automatically from locations on that date |
Photos with Places Visited
When you add a visited location to your trip, you can include photos of that place.
Adding Photos to Locations
During Location Creation:
- Open the Add Location form
- Search for or select your location
- Scroll to the photo upload area
- Add captions to describe each photo
- Save the location with photos
After Location Creation:
- Open your trip detail page
- Click on a visited location card
- Click Add Photos in the location detail modal
- Upload new photos and add captions
- Photos appear in the location's gallery
Viewing Location Photos
Location photos appear in:
- Location detail modal - Click any visited location to see all its photos in a grid
- Trip map - Photos are associated with their location markers
- Journal entries - Photos from locations visited on that date automatically display
Managing Location Photos
In the location detail modal, you can:
- View all photos in a grid layout
- Click any photo to open the lightbox viewer
- Navigate between photos with arrow keys or swipe
- Zoom in/out on photos
- Delete photos you no longer want
Photos with Lodging
Document your accommodations with photos of hotels, rentals, campsites, and other places you stayed.
Adding Photos to Lodging
During Lodging Creation:
- Open the Add Lodging form
- Enter accommodation details
- Scroll to the photo upload area
- Drag and drop photos, or click to browse
- Add captions to each photo
- Save the lodging entry
After Lodging Creation:
- Click on a lodging card to open the detail modal
- Click Add Photos
- Upload additional photos with captions
Lodging Card Display
The first photo you add to a lodging entry becomes the card background image. This makes your lodging section visually appealing and easy to identify each place you stayed.
Viewing Lodging Photos
Click any lodging card to open the detail modal where you can:
- See all photos in a grid layout
- Click to open the full-size lightbox
- Navigate between photos
- Delete photos as needed
Photos in Journal Entries
Journal entries display photos automatically based on the entry date—no separate photo upload needed.
How It Works
- You add photos to visited locations with specific visit dates
- You create a journal entry for a particular date
- Photos from locations visited on that same date appear in the journal entry
- The connection is automatic based on matching dates
What Appears in Journal Entries
Journal entries show:
- Photos from visited locations on that date
- Photos from lodging where you were staying on that date
- A combined, deduplicated view of all related photos
Example
If you:
- Visited the Eiffel Tower on January 15th and added 5 photos
- Visited the Louvre on January 15th and added 3 photos
- Stayed at Hotel Paris on January 14-16 and added 2 photos
Your journal entry for January 15th will automatically display all 10 photos.
Photo Captions
Every photo can have a caption to help you remember the moment.
Adding Captions
During Upload:
- A caption field appears below each photo in the upload area
- Type your description before saving
After Upload:
- Open the photo in the lightbox viewer
- Click the edit icon to add or change the caption
- Save your changes
Caption Tips
Good captions include:
- What you're seeing: "Sunset from the hotel balcony"
- Context: "First meal in Tokyo - ramen at Ichiran"
- Details to remember: "The guide's name was Marco"
- Your reaction: "Most beautiful waterfall I've ever seen"
Photo Viewer Features
When you click on any photo, the lightbox viewer opens with these features:
Navigation
- Arrow keys: Move between photos
- Swipe: On mobile, swipe left/right to navigate
- Click arrows: Click on-screen arrows to move
Zoom Controls
- Zoom in/out buttons: Magnify photos to see details
- Pinch to zoom: On mobile devices
Other Options
- Download: Save the photo to your device
- Delete: Remove the photo (if you have permission)
- Close: Press Escape or click X to close
Photo Upload Specifications
| Setting | Limit |
|---|---|
| Supported formats | JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP |
| Maximum file size | 10MB per photo |
| Multiple uploads | Yes, drag multiple files at once |
Organization Best Practices
Add Photos While Traveling
- Upload photos each day while memories are fresh
- Add captions immediately—you'll forget details later
- Connect photos to the right locations and dates
Use Consistent Captions
- Include location names for easy searching
- Note activities: "hiking", "museum", "dinner"
- Mention people when relevant
Link Photos to Specific Dates
- Make sure visit dates are accurate when adding locations
- This ensures journal entries show the right photos
- Accurate dates create a proper trip timeline
Don't Over-Upload
- Focus on memorable and meaningful photos
- Quality over quantity makes browsing enjoyable
- Delete duplicates and blurry shots
Finding Your Photos
By Location
- Go to your trip detail page
- Click on any visited location
- View all photos from that place
By Lodging
- Go to your trip detail page
- Click on any lodging card
- View all photos from that accommodation
By Date
- Go to your trip detail page
- Find or create a journal entry for that date
- Photos from locations visited that day appear automatically
Across Trips
Photos are organized within individual trips. To see photos from different trips, navigate to each trip's detail page.
Deleting Photos
To remove a photo:
- Open the location or lodging detail modal
- Find the photo you want to delete
- Click the photo to open the lightbox
- Click the delete (trash) icon
- Confirm deletion
Note: Deleted photos cannot be recovered. If you delete a visited location or lodging entry, all associated photos are also deleted.