diff --git a/backend/migrations/019_categories_photos.sql b/backend/migrations/019_categories_photos.sql
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+-- Add photos column to room_categories if it doesn't exist
+ALTER TABLE room_categories ADD COLUMN IF NOT EXISTS photos TEXT[] NOT NULL DEFAULT '{}';