This specification describes technologies relating to recording an event album for sharing through a social network. In general, one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods that include receiving a signal indicating a check-in and transmitting a first message including a check-in status update generated at least in part based on the check-in. The methods may further include starting a recording session associated with the check-in and recording media files during the recording session. The methods may further include automatically associating the media files with the check-in. The methods may further include transmitting the media files in one or more additional messages associated with the check-in status update.