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Photo Submission Reward Claim Template

Use this photo submission reward template to drive engagement and collect branded photos that showcase your product in action.

Offer instant discounts or other rewards to customers who complete a photo submission, turning user-generated content into a reliable source of social proof.

This template makes it simple to gather user-generated content (UGC) from social media posts and transform those branding images into visual content you can repurpose across your website, ads, and blog posts. As more customers share their experiences, you build trust with potential customers and improve conversion rates.

Get Better UGC From Every Photo Submission
  • Clarify The Brief: Explain exactly what kind of photo submission you want, including framing, product use, and any props.
  • Use Hashtags Wisely: Specify a campaign hashtag so you can track social media posts as well as submissions.
  • Reward Quickly: Deliver discount codes instantly so social media users feel the value straight away.
  • Ask For Rights: Include clear consent language so you can reuse shared content in future marketing.

Template Benefits

  • Incentivise high-quality photo submission entries with instant discount rewards.
  • Collect branded photos that show your product or service in real-world situations.
  • Build a library of user generated content UGC that can be reused as visual content across channels.
  • Encourage customers to share social media posts that boost social proof and word of mouth.
  • Turn every redeemed coupon into a measurable touchpoint in your broader marketing strategies.

Best Use Cases

  • E-commerce brands rewarding customers who share photos of recent purchases on social media platforms.
  • Lifestyle, fashion, fitness, or beauty brands that rely heavily on branding images and authentic visuals.
  • Restaurants, cafes, and venues that want guests to share photos and feed your social media channels with fresh content.
  • Product launches that need a burst of shared content and UGC creators supporting the announcement.
  • Brands planning future blog posts, case studies, or ads using real customer imagery.
  • Submit Media Action — Ask users to upload a photo of your product in action from Facebook or other supported sources, then reward them with a discount code once the submission is approved.

Integrations

  • Facebook Giveaway App — Collect and reward photo submissions from Facebook, including optional hashtag filters, to capture highly shareable UGC from your existing audience.

Official Gleam Resources

  • UGC Marketing Guide — Learn how to turn user generated content into a long-term marketing asset that influences purchasing decisions.
  • UGC Contest Ideas — Explore types of user generated campaigns you can run to collect shared content at scale.

Once you have collected enough user generated content, you can showcase it using our Customer Reward Gallery template to create an interactive wall of social proof on your site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is User Generated Content?

User-generated content (UGC) is any content created and shared by your customers or followers — such as photos, reviews, or videos — that features your brand or products.

How Can I Leverage User-Generated Content to Boost Engagement?

You can boost engagement by showcasing user-generated content in social feeds, emails, or contests.

Why Is Content Moderation Important For User Generated Campaigns?

Content moderation ensures your campaigns remain brand-safe, compliant, and high-quality.

How Do I Repost Instagram Photos?

You can repost Instagram photos using the in-app repost feature or third-party apps like Repost for Instagram. Click to see step-by-step options and how to credit the original creator.

Can You Repost Instagram Stories?

You can only repost Instagram Stories if you are tagged in them, or by manually sharing with permission. Click to learn the rules and options for Instagram Story reposting.


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How to Set Up the Photo Submission Reward Claim Template

  1. Templates
    Start from this template to launch your photo submission reward flow quickly.
    Rewards Templates

  2. General
    Name the campaign, set optional start and end dates, and configure Terms & Conditions and fraud controls.
    General Settings

  3. User Details
    Collect email as a required field and keep extra fields minimal to preserve strong mobile conversion rates.
    User Details

  4. How to Redeem (Actions)
    Add a Submit Media action asking users to share a photo of your product in action, and configure any hashtag or source restrictions.
    How to Redeem

  5. Reward (Coupon Delivery)
    Choose a coupon or code-based reward and set claim limits, expiry dates, and any minimum spend requirements.
    Configure Reward

  6. Post-Redeem
    Show the discount code on the success screen and optionally redirect users to a featured products page where they can immediately use it.
    Post-Redeem Options

  7. Install & Promote
    Publish where your audience is most likely to submit photos.
    Run in a Tab — Host the widget on a dedicated page for focused UGC collection.
    URL/iFrame — Share a direct link from emails and social media channels.
    Embed on Your Site — Place the widget on a mobile-first landing page or blog post.
    QR Code — Add QR codes to packaging, events, or in-store displays.
    Linktree — Feature the campaign as a prominent link in your social bio.

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Photo Submission Reward Claim Template

Use this photo submission reward template to drive engagement and collect branded photos that showcase your product in action.

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