Live Photo Wall Display for Events with Poolr
Poolr by MRVL gives you a live photo wall that displays guest photos on an event screen in real-time. Guests scan a QR code on their phone, upload from the browser with no app or account, and their photos appear instantly on your display.
How the Live Photo Wall Works
The live photo wall is built into Poolr's Occasion+ tier and higher. You set up your event in the app, generate a QR code, and display that code on a screen, poster, or printed card at your venue. As guests arrive and scan the code, they upload photos directly from their phone's browser. Each new photo appears on your connected display screen in real-time, creating an interactive, growing gallery throughout your event. You moderate uploads on-site if you choose, so only approved photos show on the wall. The wall updates instantly, no refresh needed.
Why Use a Digital Photo Wall Instead of Printouts
A live photo wall captures every phone photo at your event without asking guests to email files or use USB drives. Unlike static printed photos, it grows as your event unfolds, keeps everyone engaged with a shared visual focus, and stores everything at full resolution in one place afterward. You avoid the friction of collecting cameras or memory cards, the cost of printing, and the task of sorting through email attachments days later. By June 2026, most event hosts are moving away from paper-only approaches; a digital-first system removes that bottleneck entirely.
What Happens After the Event
Once the event ends, all photos stay in your Poolr gallery forever (depending on your tier). The Occasion tier gives unlimited photos that never expire. Higher tiers like Forever add face recognition to automatically highlight group moments, automated printed photobook generation from your gallery, and two years of cloud storage plus AI features. You can download everything as a ZIP file, share the album link with guests, or order a physical photobook printed and posted to you. Many event planners use Poolr to offer this as a premium add-on for their clients.
Poolr Tiers That Include Live Photo Walls
The live photo wall feature requires the Occasion tier (£19.99 per event) or higher. Occasion unlocks unlimited photo uploads, a custom event frame overlay, an audio guestbook (so guests can leave voice messages), and automated photobook generation. For repeat hosts, the Host+ subscription (£49.99 per year) bundles discounts across multiple events. Professional planners and venues use the Pro Organiser (£89.99 per year) or Teams plans (£699 per year) to manage multiple client events and invite team members to moderate galleries. Start with the free tier to test the concept; 30 photos over 7 days with full QR functionality.
Hardware and Setup
You need a screen at your venue (a TV, monitor, tablet, or even a laptop) and an internet connection. Connect that screen to your Poolr event's live wall view from any browser. On the same network or a different one, your guests scan the QR code from their phones and upload. There's no special hardware to buy. Most hosts display the QR code on a printed poster, tablet stand, or projected onto a wall. The live wall view refreshes automatically, so one person can monitor moderation while the display runs unattended, or you can step in to approve uploads in real-time.
Photography and Video Support
Poolr is primarily a photo collection tool; photos are first-class uploads, and video is an optional add-on for higher tiers. Guests can upload videos alongside photos, useful for event moments, testimonials, or celebration clips. The live wall displays photo galleries brilliantly; video thumbnails show in the gallery view, and guests can tap to play them. For outdoor creators, the Adventure Creator subscription (£39.99 per year) adds extra video features like highlights and clips, but the core live wall feature works with both photos and videos at the Occasion+ level.
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Frequently asked questions
Do guests need to download an app to upload photos?
No. Guests scan the QR code and upload directly from their phone's web browser. No app, no account, no friction. It takes 10 seconds from scan to upload.
Can I moderate photos before they appear on the live wall?
Yes. You can enable moderation mode in the app, and photos sit in a queue until you approve them on-site. Once approved, they appear instantly on your display screen.
What screen size do I need for the live photo wall?
Any internet-connected display works: a TV, monitor, tablet, or projector. Smaller screens show fewer photos at once; larger displays create more impact. Most venues use a standard TV or monitor.
How long does Poolr store the photos after my event?
The free tier keeps photos for 7 days. Occasion and higher keep them forever unless you choose to delete them. Forever tier adds two years of guaranteed cloud storage plus face recognition.
Can I order a printed photobook from the live wall photos?
Yes, with Occasion tier and higher. Poolr generates a photobook automatically from your gallery and posts it to you. You can also download all photos as a ZIP file.
Is there a way to share the photo gallery with guests after the event?
Yes. You get a shareable link to the full album. Guests can view and download the gallery, and you can set an expiration date or keep it open indefinitely.