Quick Start Guide
Get up and running
in 5 minutes
Everything you need to create your first event and start collecting amazing photos from your guests.
Step 01
Create Your Event
Set up your event in under 2 minutes
- Enter your event name and date
- Choose a prompt pack (Party, Wedding, Birthday, etc.)
- Optionally upload a cover image and profile photo
- Your event is ready to share instantly
New Event
Event Name
Sarah's Birthday 🎂
Date
June 14, 2025
Prompt Pack
Party
Wedding
Birthday
Create Event →
Step 02
Customize Settings
Tailor the experience for your guests
- Choose if guests need to enter their name
- Enable reactions, voting, and anonymous uploads
- Set a custom brand color and upload your logo
- Configure photo wall display options
Settings
Require guest name
Enable reactions
Enable voting
Anonymous uploads
Brand:
Step 03
Share With Guests
Get guests participating in seconds
- Download or display the QR code at your venue
- Share the unique link via WhatsApp, email, or social
- No app download required — works in any browser
- Guests join with a single scan or tap
Scan to join
photopoodle.com/e/event
📥 Download
🔗 Link
Step 04
Guests Upload Photos
Your guests become the photographers
- Guests see fun prompts to inspire great shots
- They snap or upload photos right in the browser
- Photos appear in your gallery instantly
- Guests can react and vote on each other's photos
Birthday Bash 🎂
📸 Capture the moment!
Prompt 3 of 8
📷
📸 Upload Photo
Step 05
Monitor Live
Track engagement in real-time
- View all uploads in your event dashboard
- See live stats — photo count, guests, reactions
- Moderate content and feature standout shots
- Launch timed challenges to boost participation
Dashboard
84
Photos
23
Guests
142
Reactions
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MiaStep 06
Download & Share
Keep the memories forever
- Download all photos as a ZIP file in one click
- Share the Memory Album link with guests
- Storage duration depends on your plan (1 week → 1 year)
- Manage and delete photos anytime from your dashboard
Download
84 photos · 3 videos420 MB
📥 Download ZIP
🔗 Share Memory Album
Handler — 3 months storage
Pro Tips
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Test Before Your Event
Create a test event and try uploading photos to get comfortable before the big day.
🖨️
Print the QR Code
Print the QR code on table cards or posters at your venue so guests can scan it easily.
📢
Make an Announcement
Tell guests about Photo Poodle at the start of the event — participation jumps significantly.
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Use Custom Prompts
Write prompts specific to your event for more meaningful and memorable photos.