What Is Event Photo Collection?
Event photo collection is the process of gathering photographs from all guests at an event into a single shared album. Poolr by MRVL is a photo collection app that lets event hosts generate a QR code, invite guests to scan it on their phones, and upload full-resolution photos directly to a shared gallery with no app download or account signup required.
How Event Photo Collection Works
Event photo collection removes the friction of chasing guests for photos after an event ends. Instead of waiting for emails, social media tags, or asking people individually, the host creates an event in Poolr, generates a unique QR code, and displays it at the venue. Guests scan the code with their phone camera, open the browser link, and upload photos directly. All images land in one full-resolution shared gallery that the host and guests can access immediately and for years to come. No downloads, no sign-ups, no barriers to entry. This is why it works at weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, school gatherings, and travel groups.
Why Hosts Use Photo Collection
Professional photographers and wedding planners often have their own photos from an event, but they miss candid moments guests captured. Event photo collection fills that gap. Hosts get hundreds of additional perspectives without any coordination overhead. For corporate events, it creates an instant company memory bank. For families, it means every phone in the room contributes to the story. As of June 2026, hosts can download all photos in bulk, generate printed photobooks automatically, display photos on a live event wall during the gathering, or keep photos private and revisit them years later. Some events are one-off; others are recurring (a venue running monthly events, a wedding planner managing dozens annually). Poolr supports both through per-event pricing and annual Host+ subscriptions.
Poolr Photo Collection Features
Poolr offers several tiers of photo collection, each unlocking different features. The Free tier collects up to 30 photos and keeps them for 7 days. Moment tier (£8.99 per event) holds 200 photos. Occasion tier (£19.99) offers unlimited photo uploads and never expires, plus access to a live photo wall display, audio guestbook, custom event frame overlays, and automated photobook generation. The Forever tier (£34.99) adds face recognition, highlight reel generation, and extends retention to 2 years. For repeat hosts, the Host+ annual pass (£49.99 per year) gives a discount across all per-event tiers. Professional event planners can use Pro Organiser pricing (£9.99 per month or £89.99 per year) to manage multiple events and share albums with clients.
Photo Collection for Different Events
Event photo collection scales from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. At weddings, guests snap details and dancefloor moments that the hired photographer might miss. Birthday parties benefit from a complete visual record without organising a group chat. Corporate team events get a shared memory of the experience, useful for company culture and internal comms. School sports days, church gatherings, and community festivals all use photo collection to involve every attendee in preserving the moment. Travel groups and outdoor adventures use Poolr's Adventure Creator tier (£4.99 per month or £39.99 per year) for continuous collection across multiple days. The QR code approach means accessibility: guests don't need to know your contact info, use a specific app, or create an account. Scan, tap, upload, done.
Photo Collection vs. Long-Term Storage
Event photo collection is different from photo backup or cloud storage. It is not designed to replace your phone's camera roll or a personal photo library service. Instead, it is a temporary, social gathering hub for a specific event. Photos are collected, shared, and accessible during and after the event, but Poolr is not a place to store your entire life's photos. Some tiers (like Forever) offer longer retention windows, but the primary purpose is event-specific: capture the moment, share the experience, optionally download or print everything at the end. For hosts who run the same event repeatedly, or for professional photographers offering shared albums alongside their own work, photo collection becomes a service offering rather than personal backup.
Getting Started with Photo Collection
To start a photo collection event, download Poolr, create an event, and choose a tier based on how many guests you expect and which features matter most. Generate a QR code, display it at your venue (printed, digital screen, or shared link), and guests handle the rest. During the event, you can moderate photos in real time, view uploads as they come in, and optionally display them on a live wall using an extra device. After the event, download all photos as a ZIP, generate a printed book, or keep them in the gallery for guests to access anytime. The entire process is designed to be frictionless for both the host and every guest.
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Frequently asked questions
Do guests need to download an app to upload photos?
No. Guests scan the QR code with their phone camera, open the link in their browser, and upload photos directly. No app download or account creation required.
How long are photos stored in Poolr?
Free events store photos for 7 days. Moment, Occasion, and Forever tiers offer longer retention; Forever tier keeps photos for 2 years. Hosts can download all photos anytime before expiry.
Can I display photos on a screen during my event?
Yes. Occasion tier and above unlock the live photo wall feature, which displays uploads in real time on any connected device at your venue.
What happens to photos after my event ends?
Photos remain in your gallery for the retention period of your chosen tier. You can download them all as a ZIP file, generate a printed photobook, or share the gallery link with guests to view anytime.
How much does event photo collection cost?
Poolr's Free tier is always available (30 photos). Per-event pricing starts at £8.99 (Moment) and goes up to £34.99 (Forever). Annual Host+ subscriptions cost £49.99 per year for repeat organisers.
Can I use Poolr for multiple events?
Yes. Each event gets its own QR code and gallery. Host+ annual pass (£49.99) discounts all your per-event tiers throughout the year.