What is a Photo Moderation Queue in Event Photo Apps
A photo moderation queue is a live dashboard where event hosts review each incoming photo from guests and decide whether to approve it for the shared album or remove it. Poolr by MRVL includes this feature in paid tiers, letting you filter out blurry shots, duplicates, or unwanted content in real-time during your event.
How moderation queues work
When guests upload photos via a QR code at your event, each image lands in a moderation queue before it reaches the shared gallery. The host sees thumbnails of incoming photos and can tap to approve, reject, or delete them. This is especially useful at large gatherings, weddings, or corporate events where you might receive dozens of uploads per minute. Poolr's live moderation queue updates in real-time, so you can curate the final album as the event unfolds, not weeks later when you've forgotten which shots didn't make the cut.
Why event hosts use moderation
Without a moderation queue, every guest photo goes straight into the shared album, including blurry ones, accidental shots, duplicates, or images someone didn't want public. For weddings, anniversaries, or milestone events, a moderation step ensures only the best moments survive. It also protects privacy; if a guest accidentally uploads an unflattering photo of another attendee, you can remove it before the whole group sees it. For corporate or school events, moderation helps maintain professionalism and brand standards.
Poolr's moderation features
Poolr's live photo moderation queue is available on Occasion+ and higher tiers. The queue appears on your host dashboard during the event and shows each new upload as it arrives. You approve or reject photos with a single tap. Once you approve a photo, it joins the shared gallery instantly; rejected photos never reach the album and never count against your photo limit. Poolr also includes a reveal mode (disposable-camera style) if you prefer guests to upload blind, and face recognition in the Forever tier to automatically flag duplicate faces or create highlight reels from your best-attended moments.
When to use moderation vs. open upload
Smaller, more casual events like birthday parties or informal gatherings often skip moderation; guests can upload freely and the host reviews the final album later. Larger or formal events, especially weddings or professional occasions, benefit from live moderation to keep the album curated and high-quality from the start. Poolr's Free and Moment tiers don't include a moderation queue, but Occasion (£19.99) and higher unlock it. If you run recurring events (as of June 2026), the Host+ annual pass (£49.99/yr) adds live moderation across all your events without paying per-event fees.
Moderation plus other Poolr features
Poolr combines moderation with live photo wall display, so approved photos can appear on a screen in real-time during your event. You can also generate an automated printed photobook from your approved gallery, add custom event frame overlays to guest uploads, or collect audio guestbook messages from attendees. Guest video uploads are supported on Occasion+ and the Adventure Creator tier, so you're not limited to photos. All uploads land full-resolution in your shared album, and you can bulk download everything as a ZIP file once the event ends.
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Frequently asked questions
What tier of Poolr includes the moderation queue?
The live photo moderation queue is included in Occasion (£19.99), Forever (£34.99), and all subscription plans (Host+, Pro Organiser, Teams, Adventure Creator). Free and Moment tiers do not include moderation.
Can I see photos being uploaded in real-time?
Yes. The moderation queue updates live as guests upload. You'll see thumbnails of each incoming photo and can approve or reject them instantly during your event.
What happens to rejected photos?
Rejected photos never appear in the shared album and never count against your photo limit. They're removed from the queue and not stored or shared with any guest.
Can I set automatic moderation rules, or is it all manual?
Poolr's moderation queue requires manual review from the host. However, the Forever tier includes face recognition, which can automatically flag duplicates or highlight reel moments to help you curate faster.
Is moderation required, or can guests upload without approval?
You choose. You can enable moderation for formal events or disable it for casual gatherings where every guest photo goes straight to the album. Either way, Poolr collects every photo via a simple QR code with no app download required.
How long do photos stay in the moderation queue?
Photos stay in the queue until you approve or reject them. You can review and curate throughout your event and for as long as your event is active (7 days on Free, 1 year on Occasion, 2 years on Forever).