Automated Wedding Photo Book Generation from Guest Photos
Poolr by MRVL collects every photo from every wedding guest into one shared album, then automatically generates a printed photobook from the full collection. Guests scan a QR code on their phone, upload directly from the browser with no app or account needed, and all photos flow into your gallery in full resolution.
How Poolr Turns Guest Photos Into a Printed Book
The photobook generation works like this: after your wedding, you've gathered hundreds of photos from guests through Poolr's QR code collection method. Once the event is over, the Occasion tier (£19.99) or Forever tier (£34.99) unlocks automated photobook generation. Poolr processes your gallery, curates the strongest images, and produces a printed keepsake book without you manually selecting or editing each photo. The book arrives as a physical product ready to display on your shelf or share with family. This is built into the Occasion+ and above service tiers as of June 2026.
Collecting Guest Photos at Scale With No Friction
Before you can generate a book, you need the photos. Poolr's collection method is built for weddings: create your event, generate a QR code, print it on your order of service or display it at your reception. Each guest scans the code on their own phone, uploads photos straight from their camera roll using a web browser, and walks away. No app download, no account creation, no email verification. Unlimited photos flow into your shared gallery in full resolution. You moderate uploads in real time if you want, or let them all through. The entire process takes guests under 30 seconds per upload.
Beyond the Photobook: Live Display and Audio
While the automated photobook is the headline feature, Occasion+ also unlocks a live photo wall. Display incoming guest photos on a big screen throughout your reception as they arrive, creating an ambient visual feed of the event. You can also collect an audio guestbook, where guests record short video messages or voice notes alongside their photos. Custom event frame overlays let guests stamp their photos with your wedding colours, date, or hashtag before uploading. Together, these features transform the photo collection from a post-event archive into an active part of your celebration.
Tiers and Pricing for Wedding Hosts
Poolr offers per-event pricing. The Free tier captures your first 30 photos and lasts 7 days, ideal for testing. Moment (£8.99) holds 200 photos. Occasion (£19.99) is the entry point for weddings: unlimited photos, never expire, and includes photobook generation, live wall, audio guestbook, and custom frames. Forever (£34.99) adds 2 years of advanced retention, face recognition, and automated highlight reels curated by the app. For couples planning multiple events or wedding planners hosting client galleries, the Host+ annual pass (£49.99/yr) applies a discount across all future events.
Storing and Downloading Your Full Archive
Once your wedding is over, you own all the photos. Download everything as a bulk ZIP file directly to your computer. Unlike cloud-only platforms, Poolr gives you local access to your full resolution gallery. The photobook is printed and shipped to you; the digital originals stay yours to back up, edit in your own software, or print with a photographer. If you choose the Forever tier, Poolr stores your gallery for 2 years and surfaces your best images via face recognition, automatically grouping photos by person so you can quickly find all shots of the bride, groom, or specific guests.
For Wedding Photographers and Planners
Professional wedding photographers often offer a shared guest photo album as a value-add alongside their own curated portfolio. Poolr makes this effortless: create an event, send the QR code to guests, and let Poolr handle the collection and storage. Photographers can then blend guest photos with their own shots, or present the guest gallery as a separate bonus to the couple. Wedding planners and venues can use the Pro Organiser tier (£9.99/mo or £89.99/yr) to manage multiple client events under one account and white-label the experience.
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Frequently asked questions
Do guests need to download an app to upload photos to Poolr?
No. Guests scan the QR code on their phone, upload directly from a web browser, and that is it. No app download, no account, no email confirmation needed. They can be in and out in under 30 seconds.
Can I print the photobook myself or does Poolr print it for me?
Poolr generates the book layout and handles printing and shipping directly to you. The automated photobook feature is included in the Occasion tier (£19.99) and above. You receive a physical printed book, though you can also download all photos as a ZIP file to print elsewhere.
How many photos can guests upload before hitting a limit?
It depends on your tier. Free allows 30 photos total, Moment allows 200, and Occasion (£19.99) allows unlimited photos. For weddings, Occasion is the standard choice because it never expires and includes photobook generation.
What if guests upload blurry or unwanted photos?
You can review uploads in a live moderation queue and approve or delete them before they appear in your gallery. Alternatively, you can set the event to auto-accept all uploads and manually clean up later. It is your choice.
Do I get the original full-resolution photos or compressed versions?
Poolr stores and serves full-resolution originals. When you download the bulk ZIP file, you get every photo in its original quality, ready for printing, editing, or backup.
Can I use Poolr for events other than weddings?
Yes. Poolr works for birthdays, corporate events, church gatherings, school sports days, reunions, and any occasion where you want guest photos in one shared album. The same collection method and features apply to all event types.