The disposable camera, reinvented for weddings, birthdays & events

Everyone shoots the roll.

Friends Lens is a disposable camera photo-sharing app for weddings, birthdays, and events. Hand every guest a disposable camera without buying a single one. They scan a QR code, shoot a limited roll from their phone, and every photo lands in one shared gallery — styled, timestamped, and ready to relive together.

Made for real celebrations

One app, every kind of event

From wedding receptions to backyard birthdays, Friends Lens turns your whole guest list into photographers.

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Weddings

A QR code on the tables or in the program gives every guest a disposable camera for the night. Capture the ceremony, the reception, and the after-party from angles the photographer never sees — then reveal the shared gallery whenever you're ready.

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Birthdays

Give every guest at the party a roll of film instead of asking them to text you their photos later. Set a shot limit, let the candids pile up, and open the gallery together when the cake comes out — or schedule the big reveal for later.

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Events & parties

Corporate mixers, reunions, holiday parties, graduations — any gathering where you want a candid, crowd-sourced photo album without chasing down everyone's camera roll afterward.

Free for every celebration

A whole event planner, not just the photos

Turning on Wedding or Birthday mode for your roll unlocks a full planning suite — guest list, seating chart, venue layout, and digital invitations — at no extra cost. It's the same free roll, just switched on for the parts of the day that happen before anyone picks up a camera.

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Guest list

Track RSVPs, plus-ones, and who-knows-who — all in one list instead of scattered spreadsheets.

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Seating chart

Auto-generate tables from your guest list and connections, then drag to fine-tune by hand.

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Venue layout

Upload a floorplan, drop in the pool, bar, and dance floor, then drag your tables into place.

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Digital invitations

Send RSVP-ready invites and watch responses roll in — no more chasing guests for a headcount.

How it works

Three steps, zero apps

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Start a roll

Name your event, set a shot limit per guest, and choose when the gallery reveals.

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Guests scan & shoot

A QR code links straight to a real camera in their browser — no app download, no account required.

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Relive it together

Every shot lands in one shared gallery, organized by who took it and when — instantly or on a timer.

Built for real cameras

Not just a filter

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Film styles, chosen after

The host picks classic, black & white, or flash for each photo once the roll's done — nothing's permanent until you decide.

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See it through their eyes

Every guest shoots from where they're standing — the gallery becomes the event, viewed through all your friends at once.

Scheduled reveals

Show photos instantly, or lock the gallery until the big moment happens.

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Shot limits

Each guest gets a real roll — 10, 15, 25, or 36 exposures, just like film.

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No app required

Guests scan a QR code and start shooting straight from their browser.

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One shared gallery

Every guest's photos, organized in one place everyone can revisit.

Pricing

Free for small get-togethers

Pricing scales with your guest count — see the full breakdown.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Everything hosts ask before starting a roll for their wedding, birthday, or event.

01Is Friends Lens a wedding photo sharing app?

Yes. Friends Lens works great as a wedding photo sharing app — put a QR code on your tables or in the program, and every guest becomes a photographer. Their shots land in one shared wedding gallery you can reveal on your timeline, whether that's right after the reception or a few days later once you've had a chance to review everything.

02Does it work for birthday parties too?

Definitely. Birthdays, milestone parties, graduations, baby showers — anywhere you want guests capturing candid moments from their own point of view instead of just the host's camera roll. Set a shot limit per guest, pick a film style once the party's done, and share the gallery link with everyone who was there.

03Do guests need to download an app?

No. Guests scan a QR code and it opens a real camera straight in their phone's browser. No app store, no install, no account to create — they just start shooting.

04Do guests need to create an account or sign in?

No account required for guests. They enter a name so their photos are attributed to them, and that's it.

05Can I control when photos become visible?

Yes. As the host, you choose whether the gallery reveals instantly as photos come in, or stays locked until a scheduled time — great for surprise reveals at a wedding reception or the big moment at a birthday party.

06How long are our event photos kept?

Free events keep photos for 30 days. Paid events — the size most weddings and larger parties need — keep photos for a full year, so you have plenty of time to revisit the gallery.

07How much does it cost?

Small gatherings of up to 12 guests are free. Larger events, including most weddings, scale up from a few dollars based on guest count — see the full breakdown on our pricing page.

08What do guests need to take photos?

Just a smartphone with a camera and an internet connection (WiFi or cellular data) to open the link and upload their shots.