Live Photo Display Screen for Events
Poolr lets you display guest photos on a live event screen in real-time as they upload them via QR code. This is the live photo wall feature, available on Occasion+ and higher tiers, which shows every photo as it arrives during your event.
What is a live photo wall at events?
A live photo wall is a display screen, projector, or TV that shows photos arriving from your guests in real-time during an event. Poolr is an event photo collection app that gathers every photo from every guest into one shared album via QR code, with no app download or signup needed. On Occasion+ and Forever tiers, the live photo wall feature turns any screen into a dynamic display that updates instantly as guests upload. This works at weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, school gatherings, and church occasions. The host simply scans a QR code during setup, guests scan the same code on their phones, and upload photos directly from their browser. Photos appear on the screen in seconds, creating a shared moment for everyone present.
How does the live photo wall work?
When you subscribe to Occasion+ (£19.99 per event) or higher, Poolr unlocks the live display mode. Open the host dashboard on any device connected to your event screen. As guests upload photos by scanning your QR code, they appear on the screen automatically, in the order they arrive. You can moderate photos in real-time using a live moderation queue, so you control what displays. The system works on any screen: a TV, projector, tablet, or laptop. Because photos upload instantly with no approval lag, your guests see themselves on the big screen within seconds of taking a shot. This encourages more uploads and keeps engagement high throughout the event.
Why use Poolr instead of other photo methods?
Most event photo approaches require guests to email photos, use a separate app, or create an account. Poolr removes all friction. Guests scan one QR code, tap upload, and they're done. No login, no downloads, no passwords. Photos arrive in full resolution and stay in one searchable album forever (on Occasion+ and higher). Beyond the live display, Poolr hosts can also generate custom event frames (photo overlays), create an audio guestbook from guests, order automated printed photobooks, and download all photos as a ZIP file. On Forever tier, face recognition lets you automatically group photos by person and create highlight reels. This makes Poolr useful not just during the event, but for months afterward.
What tiers include the live photo wall?
The live photo wall feature is available on Occasion+ (£19.99, unlimited photos, never expires) and Forever (£34.99, includes face recognition and 2-year retention). The free tier (30 photos, 7-day expiry) and Moment tier (£8.99, 200 photos) do not include live display. If you run multiple events per year, consider Host+ (£49.99 annual), which gives you a discount code for every event tier. Wedding planners and venues can use Pro Organiser (£9.99/month or £89.99/year) for unlimited events and client management tools.
What else can you do with Poolr?
Beyond the live photo wall, Poolr on higher tiers includes an audio guestbook (record voice messages from guests), custom event frame overlays (branded photo frames), automated photobook generation (order prints of your favourite photos), reveal mode (disposable-camera style upload, where guests can't see other uploads until the host reveals them all), face recognition and highlight reels (Forever tier only), and guest video uploads alongside photos. Poolr also integrates with other event tools. If you're tracking attendees or managing bookings, you may also want to explore Bookr for appointment scheduling or Ekklesia for church directory and event management.
Getting started with your live photo wall
Download Poolr from the App Store or Google Play, create a free account, and start your first event. Choose Occasion+ or Forever to unlock the live display. The app generates a unique QR code for your event. During setup, open the host dashboard on the device you'll connect to your screen, and it will display photos as guests scan and upload. You can test it in minutes. All photos are stored in the cloud and accessible forever (or for 2 years on Forever tier), so you can relive the event weeks or months later. As of 2026, over 10,000 events have used Poolr to collect and display photos without friction.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Poolr on a projector or large TV?
Yes. Open the host dashboard on any device (laptop, tablet, phone) and connect it to your projector or TV via HDMI or screen mirroring. The live photo wall works on any screen size.
Do guests need to download an app to upload photos?
No. Guests scan the QR code on their phone and upload directly from their browser. No app, no account, no signup required.
Can I delete or moderate photos before they appear on the screen?
Yes. Occasion+ and higher include a live moderation queue. You review each photo before it displays on the screen, so you control what your audience sees.
How long do photos stay in Poolr?
On Occasion+ and Forever, photos never expire and are stored indefinitely (Forever tier retains them for 2 years minimum). On Free and Moment, photos expire after 7 days and 30 days respectively.
What if I run multiple events per year?
Host+ (£49.99/year) gives you a discount code for every event tier, so repeat hosts pay less overall. Wedding planners and venues should use Pro Organiser (£9.99/month or £89.99/year) for unlimited events.
Can I order prints of the photos after the event?
Yes, on Occasion+ and higher. Poolr can automatically generate a printed photobook from your gallery, which you can order within the app.