What is an Event Photo Frame Overlay?
An event photo frame overlay is a customisable border or graphic that appears on photos taken or uploaded during an event, adding branding, date, or decorative elements. Poolr by MRVL includes custom event frame overlays on its Occasion tier and above, letting hosts stamp their event's identity onto every guest photo automatically.
How Event Frame Overlays Work in Poolr
When you create an event in Poolr and enable custom frames, every photo uploaded by guests gets your frame applied in real time. You can design your frame with your event name, date, custom graphics, or branding colours. Guests see the framed version in the shared gallery, and you keep the original full-resolution image for download. This happens without any friction on the guest side. They scan the QR code, upload from their browser, and the frame is applied server-side before the photo lands in your shared album. For weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and church gatherings, custom frames turn a simple photo album into a branded keepsake.
When to Use Custom Frames
Custom frames work best when you want a cohesive visual identity across all event photos. At a wedding, a frame with the couple's names and date adds elegance and makes photos instantly recognisable. At a corporate gathering, frames with your company logo and event name reinforce brand consistency. Church events, birthday parties, and sports tournaments all benefit from frames that tell guests this photo belongs to this specific occasion. The frame doesn't replace the photo. It enhances it by adding context and personality in one visual layer that ties the whole album together.
Custom Frames vs Standard Photo Sharing
Without frame overlays, event photos are just photos. With them, they become part of a branded story. Poolr's frame feature sits alongside other event-specific tools. The live photo wall display lets you project incoming photos in real time on a screen at your venue. The audio guestbook collects voice messages alongside photos. The automated photobook generation turns your gallery into a printed keepsake within days. Together, these features transform raw guest uploads into a polished, professional event memory. Custom frames are just the visual anchor that makes every single photo feel like it belongs to your event.
Who Uses Event Frames in Poolr
Wedding couples use frames to add their names and wedding date to every photo. Event planners and wedding photographers use them to add their logo or branding. Church administrators use frames to mark special services or celebrations. Corporate event managers use them to reinforce brand identity at conferences and gatherings. Birthday and milestone event hosts use them to create a cohesive look across hundreds of phone photos. If you're collecting photos from multiple guests and want them to feel like a unified album rather than a random collection, custom frames are the tool that does it.
Getting Started with Frames on Poolr
Custom event frames are available on the Occasion tier (£19.99 per event) and higher. When you create an event, you'll find frame customisation in the settings. Upload your design, adjust the placement, choose your colours, and add text like your event name or date. Once saved, every photo uploaded gets your frame applied automatically. No coding required. No design skills needed. Poolr provides frame templates you can edit, or you can upload your own design. The frame appears on the gallery view and in any downloads guests receive, but the original unframed photo is always preserved in your host download.
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Frequently asked questions
Can guests see the frame before they upload their photo?
No. Guests upload their photo normally via the Poolr QR code and browser. The frame is applied server-side and appears in the shared gallery once the upload completes. This keeps the upload process fast and frictionless on their end.
Do custom frames come with all Poolr pricing tiers?
Custom event frames are available on the Occasion tier (£19.99) and above, including Forever (£34.99) and all subscription plans. The free and Moment tiers do not include custom frames.
Can I change the frame after the event has started?
Yes. You can edit or change your frame at any time, and new uploads will use the updated frame. Previously uploaded photos will reflect the new frame in the gallery view.
Are the original unframed photos saved?
Yes. Poolr always keeps the original full-resolution photo. The frame is a display overlay. When you download your photos as a ZIP file, you get both the framed version and the original.
What file formats work for custom frame uploads?
Poolr accepts PNG and JPEG files for frame designs. PNG is recommended if your frame has transparent areas or complex graphics.
Can I add different frames for different photos?
No. Your event frame is one unified design that applies to all photos. If you want variation, you would need to create a second event with a different frame, though this is rarely necessary for a single gathering.