Display Photos on Screen in Real Time During Your Event
Poolr's live photo wall displays guest photos on a screen in real time as they arrive during your event. Guests scan a QR code to upload full-resolution photos from their phone; you see them appear instantly on your display.
What is a Live Photo Wall?
A live photo wall is a digital display that shows photos as guests upload them during an event. Poolr by MRVL automatically collects every photo from every guest into one shared album, then broadcasts them in real time to any connected screen. This works during weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, church celebrations, and school gatherings. As of June 2026, the live photo wall feature is available on Poolr's Occasion+ tier and higher. Guests don't download an app or create an account. They simply scan your unique QR code on their phone, browse their camera roll, and tap upload. Each photo arrives at full resolution and can be moderated before it displays.
How the Real-Time Display Works
Once you set up your event in Poolr, you generate a QR code and display it on a sign or projection at your venue. Guests scan it with their phone camera or any QR reader, which opens a browser upload form. Photos upload instantly to your shared gallery. On your host dashboard, you can open the live photo wall on any device (laptop, tablet, or TV connected via HDMI or AirPlay). New uploads appear on the screen automatically without refresh. You can also enable a live moderation queue, so you review each photo before it displays to the room. This gives you control over what appears while keeping the experience flowing.
Setting Up Your Event Display
Start by creating a new event in Poolr and choosing the Occasion+ plan (£19.99 per event, never expires) or higher. Print or project your QR code at the venue. Open your host dashboard on a laptop or tablet and navigate to the live photo wall view. Connect that device to your event screen via HDMI, AirPlay, Miracast, or simply place the tablet in front of the room. Guests begin scanning and uploading immediately. Photos arrive in real time. You can customise the display with your own branding, add a custom event frame overlay so every photo has a watermark, or enable Reveal Mode for a disposable-camera effect where guests see their photos appear one by one as the night goes on. If you host events regularly, the Host+ annual pass (£49.99/yr) gives you faster setup and priority features across all your events.
Features That Enhance Your Display
Beyond the live wall itself, Poolr includes several features that make the display more engaging. Audio guestbook lets guests record 15-second voice messages that play during the event. Custom event frames add a branded border, text, or design to every uploaded photo before it appears. Face recognition (on the Forever tier, £34.99) automatically highlights moments featuring specific people. Video uploads are supported, so guests can share short clips alongside stills. You can also moderate uploads in real time, rejecting blurry or inappropriate photos before they hit the screen. After the event, you download all photos as a ZIP file or use Poolr's automated photobook generation to turn the gallery into a printed keepsake within days.
Pricing for Live Photo Wall Events
The live photo wall is included in Poolr's Occasion+ tier (£19.99 per event, unlimited photos, never expires). If you prefer a smaller event or want to test first, the Moment plan (£8.99, up to 200 photos) does not include live display; the wall is only available from Occasion+ upwards. For professional event planners, wedding photographers, or venues that host events regularly, the Pro Organiser subscription (£9.99/mo or £89.99/yr) includes live wall on every event plus client management tools. Teams (£79/mo or £699/yr) extends this to multiple staff members managing multiple events at once. There is also a free tier (30 photos, 7 days) so you can try the upload and moderation experience before committing.
Why Use Poolr Instead of Alternatives
Poolr requires no app download from guests, no signup, and no friction. One QR code, one tap to upload. The live display is genuinely real time, not a batch refresh every 30 seconds. Full-resolution photos mean your screen shows crisp, professional-quality images. The moderation queue puts you in control of what the room sees. Unlike general photo-storage services, Poolr is purpose-built for event moments, with features like audio guestbooks and custom frames that add personality to the experience. If you need event analytics, ticketing, or resource planning, those are separate tools; Poolr focuses entirely on collecting and displaying guest photos beautifully.
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Frequently asked questions
What size screen can I use for the live photo wall?
Any screen works. Connect your phone, tablet, or laptop to a TV, projector, or portable display via HDMI, AirPlay, or Miracast. Poolr's live wall interface scales to any resolution and works in both portrait and landscape. Many hosts use a 50-inch TV or projection onto a wall.
Can I control which photos appear on the live display?
Yes. Enable the live moderation queue in your Poolr settings. Every new upload waits for your approval before it displays on screen. You can reject blurry, duplicate, or inappropriate photos instantly, and approved photos appear seconds later.
Do guests need to download Poolr or create an account?
No. Guests scan your QR code with their phone camera, which opens a browser upload form. No app download, no account, no login required. They upload directly from their phone camera roll.
What happens to the photos after the event?
They stay in your Poolr gallery forever on the Occasion+ plan (never expires). You can download all photos as a ZIP, generate an automated printed photobook, or share the gallery link with guests. The gallery is private to your event unless you share the link.
Can guests upload videos as well as photos?
Yes, on Occasion+ and Adventure Creator plans. Guests can upload short video clips to the same gallery alongside photos. Videos also appear on the live wall display.
Is there a delay between upload and display on screen?
No. When a guest taps upload, the photo appears on the live wall in seconds (unless moderation is enabled, in which case it waits for your approval). It is genuinely real-time streaming, not a batch refresh.