Event Real-Time Photo Wall Display with Poolr
Poolr by MRVL lets you display guest photos live on a screen during your event as soon as they upload via QR code. With the Occasion+ tier and above, you get a dedicated live photo wall feature that refreshes in real time, turning your event display into a shared visual celebration.
How the Live Photo Wall Works
When you create an event in Poolr, you generate a QR code and display it to guests on printed cards, slides, or a physical sign. Guests scan the code on their phone, upload photos directly from their browser (no app download or account required), and those images appear instantly on your event display screen running the Poolr live wall. The wall refreshes every few seconds, showing the latest uploads in real time. As of June 2026, thousands of event hosts use this for weddings, corporate gatherings, church events, and birthday parties. You control moderation via a live queue, so no unwanted photos appear on screen.
Which Poolr Tier Unlocks Live Photo Wall
The live photo wall display feature is included in the Occasion+ tier (£19.99 per event, unlimited photos, never expires) and higher tiers. The lower Moment tier (£8.99 for 200 photos) and free tier (30 photos, 7 days) do not include the live wall; photos are collected into a shared gallery only. If you host events regularly, the Host+ annual pass (£49.99/year) gives you a discount code for every event you create. Professional event planners and venues can use the Pro Organiser tier (£9.99/month or £89.99/year) for priority support and white-label branding.
Live Wall Display Hardware and Setup
The live wall runs on any device with a browser: a laptop, tablet, or TV connected to a streaming device (such as an Apple TV, Roku, or Chromecast). Simply open the event link on your display device and select 'Live Wall' mode. The screen then shows incoming photos in a gallery grid, updating as guests upload. No special hardware is required. You can leave it running for the entire duration of your event, from ceremony through reception or party.
Combining Live Wall with Other Features
Beyond the live photo wall, Occasion+ and higher tiers unlock an audio guestbook (guests record voice messages), custom event frame overlays (branded photo frames for consistency), and automated photobook generation (Poolr creates a printed book from your collected photos). The Forever tier (£34.99) adds face recognition to highlight photos of specific people and a 2-year photo retention window. If your event involves video as well as photos, guest video uploads are also available at the Occasion+ tier.
Post-Event Access and Archive
After your event, the shared gallery remains accessible to all guests via the same QR code link. With Occasion+ and higher, the photos never expire (unlike the free and Moment tiers which have expiry dates). You can download all photos as a bulk ZIP file, share the gallery link with family or other attendees, or use Poolr's automated photobook feature to create a physical printed book that arrives within weeks. If you need long-term face-tagged archives, the Forever tier keeps photos for two years with recognition already applied.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Poolr's live photo wall work on a TV or projector?
Yes. Any device with a browser (laptop, tablet, or streaming device like Apple TV or Roku) can display the live wall. Connect it to your TV or projector and open the event link in full-screen mode.
Can I moderate photos before they appear on the live wall?
Yes. Poolr includes a live moderation queue on the host's dashboard. You approve or reject each photo before it displays on your event screen, ensuring no unwanted images appear.
Do guests need to download an app or create an account?
No. Guests scan the QR code, upload from their browser, and are done. No app, no login, no friction. This is why Poolr collects photos from nearly every guest, not just the tech-savvy ones.
What happens to photos after the event ends?
With Occasion+ and higher tiers, photos stay accessible forever via the shared gallery link. Free and Moment tier photos expire after 7 days and 30 days respectively. All tiers let you download a ZIP of every photo.
Can I add a custom event frame or branding to the live wall?
Yes, with Occasion+ tier. You can upload a custom frame overlay that appears on every guest photo, adding a branded or themed border for visual consistency on your display.
Does the live wall include audio guestbook messages?
No. Audio guestbook and live photo wall are separate features, both available at Occasion+ tier. The live wall displays photos; audio messages are recorded separately and stored in your gallery.