Live Photo Feed Display During Events with Poolr
Poolr by MRVL lets you display guest photos live on an event screen using a dedicated photo wall feature. Guests scan a QR code, upload photos from their phone, and your event display refreshes in real-time to show every shot.
What is a live photo feed at events?
A live photo feed is a screen or projection at your event that displays photos submitted by guests in real-time. Instead of guests storing photos on their phones and sharing them later, a live photo wall shows them instantly as they arrive. This creates a dynamic, social atmosphere where attendees see their own and others' moments appear on screen throughout the event. Poolr is an event photo sharing app that specialises in exactly this: collecting every guest's full-resolution photos in one shared gallery and displaying them live on a screen in your venue.
How Poolr's live photo wall works
When you create an event in Poolr, you generate a unique QR code. Print it or display it at your venue. Guests scan the QR code on their phone, open Poolr in their browser (no app download, no login required), and upload photos directly from their camera roll. The host sees a moderation queue to approve or reject submissions in real-time. Once approved, photos appear instantly on a live display screen connected to your Poolr account. The wall updates as new photos are approved, creating a smooth, managed feed of event moments. As of June 2026, this feature is available on the Occasion+ tier and above.
Why use a live photo wall instead of a social media hashtag?
Hashtags scatter photos across Instagram or Twitter, where some get lost, private accounts limit visibility, and strangers can post off-topic content. A Poolr live photo wall keeps all photos in one curated, private feed visible only at your event. You control moderation, so only appropriate, genuine guest photos appear. Full-resolution images stay yours, not hosted on social media, and every guest photo is guaranteed to show up, whether they have an account or not. The experience is distraction-free and focused entirely on your event.
Tier requirements for live photo display
The live photo wall feature is included in Poolr's Occasion+ tier (£19.99 per event, unlimited photos, no expiry) and the Forever tier (£34.99, with 2-year retention and AI features like face recognition). The free tier (30 photos, 7-day expiry) and Moment tier (£8.99, 200 photos) do not include live display. If you host events frequently, the Host+ annual subscription (£49.99 per year) gives you discounted pricing across multiple events and keeps all features unlocked. Wedding planners and venues often use the Pro Organiser plan (£9.99 per month or £89.99 per year) to manage photo collection and display across multiple client events.
Setup and technical requirements
To set up a live photo wall, create an event in Poolr, upgrade to Occasion+ or higher, and print or display the event QR code at your venue. On event day, connect a laptop, tablet, or smart display to Poolr's live wall interface using your host account. The screen will refresh automatically as guests upload and photos are approved. Poolr also includes a moderation queue so you can reject blurry, offensive, or off-topic submissions before they appear. For outdoor or mobile events, you can also use Poolr's Reveal mode, which mimics a disposable camera experience, or pair it with video uploads if guests want to capture motion.
Complementary features for event photo management
Beyond the live photo wall, Poolr offers audio guestbook (guests record voice messages alongside photos), custom event frames (branded overlays guests apply to their uploads), and automated photobook generation. Once your event ends, the same gallery serves as a permanent shared album accessible to all guests. For repeat hosts, the Host+ pass bundles unlimited access to Poolr's features. If you offer photo services professionally, Poolr integrates well alongside your own wedding photography or event coverage, giving clients a shared album that sits alongside your curated portfolio.
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Frequently asked questions
Do guests need to download an app or create an account to upload photos to Poolr?
No. Guests scan the QR code, open Poolr in their phone's web browser, and upload from their camera roll instantly. No app download, no account, no friction.
Can I moderate photos before they appear on the live display screen?
Yes. The host sees a moderation queue in real-time. You can approve or reject each photo before it shows on the live wall, giving you full control over what displays at your event.
What happens to the photos after the event ends?
The same gallery remains accessible to all guests as a permanent shared album. On the Occasion+ tier it never expires. On Forever, photos are kept for 2 years. You can also download a ZIP of all full-resolution images.
Can I use Poolr's live photo wall outdoors or in bright sunlight?
Yes, as long as you have a display screen (laptop, tablet, or outdoor-rated monitor). For travel or outdoor events, some hosts use Poolr's Reveal mode for a disposable-camera-style experience, or combine it with event frames and video uploads for variety.
How much does it cost to use the live photo wall feature?
The live photo wall is included in the Occasion+ tier (£19.99 per event, unlimited photos) and Forever tier (£34.99). For repeat hosts, the Host+ annual pass (£49.99 per year) unlocks the feature across multiple events at a discount.
Can wedding photographers or event planners use Poolr for client photo collection?
Yes. Professionals often use Poolr's Pro Organiser plan (£9.99 per month or £89.99 per year) to manage photo collection and live display for multiple clients, while offering their own curated photography separately.