Online Backup Solutions for Your Wedding Photos and Video Files
At Jay Grubb Photography & Video, we understand how precious your wedding memories are. After receiving your beautiful photos and video files, the next most important step is keeping them safe long-term. One of the best ways to ensure your files are never lost is to back them up online—also known as using cloud storage.
Below is a simple, client-friendly guide to help you choose and use online backup solutions for your wedding files.
Why Online Backup Is Important
- Hard drives fail. Computers crash. USBs get lost.
- Cloud storage offers redundancy and peace of mind.
- You can access your files from anywhere and share them easily with family and friends.
- Most cloud platforms also allow for automatic syncing, so you don’t have to remember to do it manually.
Top Online Backup Services We Recommend
Here are some reliable, easy-to-use cloud storage solutions we suggest for backing up your wedding photos and videos:
1. Google Drive
Website: drive.google.com
Free Storage: 15 GB
Upgrade Cost: Starting at $1.99/month for 100 GB
Why We Recommend It:
- Seamless integration with your Google account
- Easy to upload and share files
- Great for both photos and videos
- Automatic syncing if using Google Drive desktop app
2. Dropbox
Website: dropbox.com
Free Storage: 2 GB (can be increased through referrals or upgrades)
Upgrade Cost: Starts at $9.99/month for 2 TB
Why We Recommend It:
- Clean, user-friendly interface
- Reliable file syncing across devices
- Excellent for organizing large folders of wedding files
3. Apple iCloud (Best for Apple users)
Website: icloud.com
Free Storage: 5 GB
Upgrade Cost: Starts at $0.99/month for 50 GB
Why We Recommend It:
- Perfect for iPhone and Mac users
- Automatically backs up photos from Apple devices
- Easily accessible through the Files app on iOS
4. Microsoft OneDrive
Website: onedrive.com
Free Storage: 5 GB
Upgrade Cost: $6.99/month (includes 1 TB + Office 365 access)
Why We Recommend It:
- Built into Windows computers
- Reliable syncing and file recovery
- Useful if you already use Microsoft Office
5. Amazon Photos (Best for Prime Members)
Website: amazon.com/photos
Free Storage: Unlimited photo storage for Prime members
Upgrade Cost: Included with Amazon Prime
Why We Recommend It:
- Great for photo storage
- Automatically backs up photos from phones and devices
- Organizes files by date, people, and location
Pro Tips from Jay Grubb Photography & Video
- Backup to two locations. Store your files in the cloud and also on a physical hard drive or USB.
- Name your folders clearly. Use names like “Wedding Photos – Jay & Sarah – 2025” to keep everything organized.
- Don’t rely solely on email attachments. Upload the full-resolution files directly to your chosen backup system.
- Save the files you received from us in their original resolution. Do not compress or resize them when uploading.
Bonus: Long-Term Archiving
If you're thinking ahead, consider using a cloud service that supports long-term storage or “cold storage” for archiving, such as:
- Google Cloud Archive
- Amazon S3 Glacier
These are more technical and usually used by professionals but can offer additional peace of mind for once-in-a-lifetime events like your wedding.
Need Help?
If you have questions or need help saving your photos and video files, we're always happy to help you keep your memories safe. Just reach out to us at jay@jaygrubbphotography.com
Jay Grubb Photography & Video is committed to not only capturing your love story but ensuring those memories are preserved for generations to come.