A private photo diary for trips and celebrations
More than just photos.Bringing you back to the moment.
Bring everyone's photos and a few words together in a private diary and a short video. Share a trip or celebration as it happens, or bring back one you've already had.
No upcoming plans needed · No app to install · Family don't need to sign up
See a sample
ExampleOr read the diary as a keepsake
Example only. AI-generated/stock photos used.
Something coming up,
or photos already waiting?
Have a trip or event coming up?
Give it a shared home from the start. Invite others to add their photos, and let family follow along as it happens.
Start a trip or eventAlready have the photos?
Pick a holiday, birthday, reunion or farewell. Add the photos you want to keep together and a few words about what made it yours.
Bring my photos togetherCreate your free account to begin. It takes a minute.
Already sharing on Facebook or Instagram?
Saving photos in iCloud or Google Drive?
Keep using the apps you know. Choose the photos from one occasion, add a few words, and keep them with the people who were there. Your photo library stays where it is.
What will yours be?
Family tripEveryone's photos from the trip, day by day.
WeddingFrom the fitting to the vows, all in one place.
Just for meA quiet diary of the moments you want to keep.
FarewellPhotos and kind words for someone moving on.
Anniversary dinnerThe menu, the table, the speeches and everyone who came.
BirthdayA birthday trip or a party at home, from every angle.Tap one to start. You can change it later.
Example only. AI-generated/stock photos used.
Already use WhatsApp or Google Photos?
Here's the difference.
Google Photos is great for storing photos, and WhatsApp for chatting. Hola-day is for telling the story day by day, so the people at home feel part of it.
| What you get | Hola-day | WhatsApp group | Instagram / Facebook | Google Photos album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becomes a diary and a video at the end | Yes | No | No | No |
| Tells the story day by day | Yes | No | Partly | Partly |
| Catch up from the start, any time | Yes | No | Partly | Yes |
| Family can see it without an app or account | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Only people you choose, and you see who's in | Yes | Partly | Partly | Partly |
Becomes a diary and a video at the end
Tells the story day by day
Catch up from the start, any time
Family can see it without an app or account
Only people you choose, and you see who's in
✓ yes · ~ partly · ✕ no
Start with a few moments.
Build from there.
- 1
Choose your occasion: a trip, birthday, wedding or farewell, coming up or already done.
- 2
Add photos and a few words. Invite others to add theirs, and family to follow along.
- 3
Come back to the moment: read it as a diary and watch a short video of your highlights.
Private by design
Only the people you invite can see it, and you see everyone who joins.
How your photos are kept safe →Before you begin
Do I need an upcoming trip or event?
No. Start with a past holiday, birthday or gathering. You can also start one for something coming up.
Do I have to move all my photos?
No. Choose the photos for one occasion. Hola-day keeps its own copy, and your photo library stays where it is.
Do I have to write a long diary?
No. A line about a moment is enough. Add more whenever you like.
Is it free?
Yes. The diary, following and the short video are free, with no adverts. Some extras are free until the end of January 2027. After that they may become part of a paid option. Anything you've already made stays yours. See what's included
Who needs an account?
You need a free account (your email or Google) to start a trip or event, and so do the people who add photos. Family who just follow tap their invitation link and type their name.
Will my diary disappear when the trip ends?
No. Your diary stays after the trip or event ends, and you can download it to keep your own copy. We only close accounts that haven't been opened for two years, and we email you first.
How does private sharing work?
Only people you invite can see it. Each person gets their own link, you see everyone who joins, and you can remove anyone. How your photos are kept safe
Your last holiday.
Their next birthday.
Moments to come back to.
You don't need new plans to begin. Bring a few favourite moments together today, or give your next occasion a shared home.
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