Why this works

The charm of disposables. The reliability of digital.

Physical disposable cameras are nostalgic — and fragile. Rolls go missing, exposure fails, and processing adds cost and delay. A digital disposable camera keeps the constraint that makes guest photos fun (everyone gets a limited roll) while collecting everything into one gallery you control.

What you get

Built for wedding candids, not film logistics.

  • Every guest already has the camera

    No bulk-ordering physical disposables. Guests scan one QR and their browser becomes a limited camera roll for the night.

  • Shot limits keep it intentional

    Like film, each guest gets a fair number of shots. The gallery stays candid instead of becoming an unlimited dump.

  • Review before the reveal

    Keep uploads private during the reception, remove anything you do not want shared, then open the gallery when you are ready.

  • No film processing wait

    Download a ZIP of every guest roll for your album or editor — no lost cameras, no scanning lab, no blank frames.

How it works

Scan. Shoot. Reveal. Relive.

  1. 1

    Create your wedding gallery

    Set guest count and per-guest shot limit — your digital film roll size.

  2. 2

    Share one QR code

    Print table cards and a welcome sign. Guests scan with the phone they already have.

  3. 3

    Guests shoot their roll

    Each guest gets a limited disposable-style camera in the browser. No app, no account.

  4. 4

    Reveal and download

    Open the gallery when ready, then download the full archive as a ZIP.

Digital vs film

Side-by-side with physical disposable cameras

Compare
Digital disposable (PicShots)
Film disposables
Guest device
Phone browser camera with shot limits
Physical disposable camera per table/guest
Setup
Print one QR; test on two phones
Buy, label, distribute, and collect cameras
Quality control
Host review + optional private mode
Unknown until processing; many unusable shots
Turnaround
Instant gallery + ZIP download
Days or weeks for develop + scan
Cost shape
Free for small events; pay once by guest count
Cameras + processing + scanning + replacements

Want the full comparison? See PicShots vs disposable cameras and the wedding guest photo sharing page.

FAQ

Digital disposable camera questions

What is a digital disposable camera for weddings?

It is a browser-based guest camera with a per-guest shot limit — the same intentional feeling as a disposable camera, without film. Guests scan a QR code, shoot during the wedding, and photos land in one host-controlled gallery.

Is this better than real disposable cameras?

For most couples who want usable photos quickly, yes. Physical disposables still win as table decor objects. Digital wins on coverage, cost, quality control, and turnaround.

Do guests need an app?

No. PicShots opens in the mobile browser after a QR scan. Guests enter a display name and start shooting.

How many shots should each guest get?

Start around 20–30 photos per guest for a typical reception. Raise the limit for multi-day weekends or if you enable short video clips.

Can we still put disposable cameras on tables for the vibe?

Yes. Some couples keep a few physical cameras as decor and use PicShots as the real collection system so photos are not lost to missing rolls.

Start your event

Give every guest a digital disposable camera

Free for up to 10 guests. No credit card. One QR code for the whole wedding.

  • Free for 10 guests
  • No app required
  • Host-controlled