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How to set up a live photo slideshow at your event
5 Aug 20265 min read
A live slideshow is the single best trick for getting more guest photos — when people see their shot appear on the venue screen seconds after taking it, they take more, and so does everyone watching. Here’s how to run one, with nothing to hire and nothing for guests to install.
How a live slideshow works
Guests scan one QR code and upload photos straight from their phone browser. A separate slideshow web page — a private link only you have — shows those photos full-screen and refreshes itself as new ones arrive. You put that page on any screen at the venue, and it runs all night on its own.
What you need
- A screen or projector at the venue (most function rooms have one).
- A laptop, phone, or streaming stick to open the slideshow page.
- The venue’s Wi-Fi (or decent mobile data).
- Your QR code displayed on the tables so guests keep feeding it.
Getting it on the big screen
There’s nothing to pair or install — it’s just a web page. Pick whatever’s easiest at your venue:
- Laptop + HDMI cable (most reliable): plug into the projector or TV, open the slideshow link, and press F11 (Windows) or Control-Command-F (Mac) for fullscreen.
- Smart TV or Chromecast: cast the browser tab from Chrome.
- Apple TV: AirPlay-mirror a Mac or iPad.
Get the most out of it
- Put the QR code on every table, not just by the screen, so uploads keep coming.
- Have the MC mention it once — “scan the code and watch your photos appear!” gives it a noticeable boost.
- Turn on the quality filter so blurry or accidental shots don’t make the wall.
- Add a photo game — a scavenger hunt with a leaderboard fills the screen with variety.
Snaptagious runs a live big-screen slideshow from one QR code — plus games, keepsakes and RSVPs on the same link. Free to start, no app for guests.
See it for partiesFor more ways to turn that QR code into the life of the party, see our QR code photo booth ideas.
Frequently asked questions
How do I show guest photos on a screen at my event?
Open your event’s private slideshow link on any screen (laptop + HDMI, Chromecast, or Apple TV). Guests upload via a QR code and their photos appear full-screen automatically as they arrive.
Do I need special hardware for a live event slideshow?
No. The slideshow is just a web page, so any screen with a laptop, streaming stick, or smart TV and Wi-Fi will run it. There’s no booth to hire and no app to install.
Does a live slideshow really get more photos?
Yes — seeing a photo appear on the big screen encourages guests to upload more. Displaying the QR code on every table and a quick mention from the MC amplifies it further.