Digital Photo Wall for Real-Time Events with Poolr
Poolr by MRVL is a guest photo collection app that displays every photo from your event in real-time on a shared digital wall via a simple QR code, with no downloads or signups required. As of 2026, it's the fastest way to build a live photo wall that every guest can feed into from the moment they arrive.
What is a real-time event photo wall?
A real-time event photo wall is a live digital display that shows photos as guests upload them during an event. Instead of waiting for pictures to arrive by email or cloud link days later, a photo wall lets you see submissions instantly on a screen at the venue. Poolr turns any event into a collaborative photo experience. Your guests scan a QR code, upload photos straight from their phone's browser, and those images appear on your live display within seconds. No app to install. No account creation friction. Just scan, shoot, share.
How Poolr's live photo wall works
You generate a unique QR code in the Poolr app (or web), print it or display it at your event. Guests point their camera at the code, tap the link, and upload photos directly in their browser. Each photo lands in your full-resolution shared gallery and syncs to any display screen you've connected to the event pool in real-time. The Occasion+ tier (£19.99) includes live photo wall display, so you can hook a laptop or tablet to your venue projector or TV and watch photos appear as the event unfolds. You can moderate uploads, hide photos, or pin favourites. The host sees everything in a single dashboard; guests see only the photos they're allowed to.
Why choose Poolr over a physical photo booth
A traditional photo booth captures a single moment and prints one copy. Poolr captures dozens of moments from dozens of guests, all in full resolution, all in one searchable gallery that persists long after the event. You get every angle, every candid laugh, every hug. No waiting for prints. No wasted film. Poolr also offers audio guestbook uploads, custom event frame overlays, and automated photobook generation from your gallery, so your event memories become a finished product, not a pile of USB drives or cloud links gathering dust.
Event types that use real-time photo walls
Weddings are the most common use case; couples love seeing the day through 50 guests' cameras at once. Birthday parties, corporate team-builds, school sports days, church events, and outdoor festivals also benefit from live photo walls. Event planners and wedding photographers use Poolr to offer their clients a shared album experience alongside professional photography. The Pro Organiser subscription (£9.99 per month) is designed for venues and planners running multiple events across teams.
Key features that matter for real-time events
Poolr's live photo wall is instant; no lag between upload and display. Photo moderation happens in real-time too, so you can approve or hide photos as they arrive. The Forever tier (£34.99) adds face recognition and automatic highlight reel generation, meaning the app can identify who's in which photos and build a curated edit for you. Guest video uploads are also supported on Occasion+ and Adventure Creator tiers, so your wall can show video clips alongside stills. For weddings or formal events, Reveal Mode (disposable-camera style) lets guests upload blindly without seeing other submissions until you unlock the full gallery.
Pricing for event photo walls
The Free tier (30 photos, 7-day expiry) suits small intimate gatherings. Moment (£8.99) covers 200 photos for a medium event. Occasion (£19.99) gives unlimited photos and never expires, and includes the live photo wall display feature. Forever (£34.99) adds AI-powered face recognition and 2 years of cloud storage. For repeat hosts, Host+ (£49.99 per year) discounts all per-event purchases. Prices are per-event unless you choose an annual Host subscription.
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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 and upload directly from their phone's web browser. There is no app download, no account creation, and no friction. It takes three taps to share a photo.
Can I display Poolr photos on a screen in real-time at my event?
Yes, with the Occasion+ tier (£19.99) or higher. Connect a laptop or tablet to your venue projector or TV, open the live photo wall in Poolr, and watch photos appear instantly as guests upload them.
How long do photos stay in my Poolr pool?
The Free and Moment tiers expire after 7 days and 30 days respectively. Occasion (£19.99) never expires. Forever (£34.99) keeps photos for 2 years. You can always bulk-download all photos as a ZIP file before expiry.
Can I use Poolr for outdoor or travel events?
Yes. The Adventure Creator tier (£4.99 per month or £39.99 per year) is designed for outdoor photographers and travel content creators who want to collect guest or follower photos from the road.
What happens if a guest uploads a photo I don't want on the wall?
The photo lands in a live moderation queue visible only to you. You can approve it to the main gallery, hide it, or delete it before anyone else sees it. You control every image.
Do you offer a solution for wedding planners or venues running multiple events?
Yes. The Pro Organiser plan (£9.99 per month or £89.99 per year) lets you manage multiple event pools across your team, and Teams (£79 per month or £699 per year) adds full white-label and team collaboration features.