Disposable camera alternative
All the fun of disposable cameras, none of the hassle
Disposable cameras on every table are a lovely idea — until you count the cost, collect them at midnight and wait to find out what is on them. Friends Camera gives every guest the same camera-in-hand feeling on the phone they already carry.
Create your free eventPhotos arrive while the party is still going
No developing, no posting a box of cameras to a lab. Photos appear in your album within moments of being taken, so you can look through them the next morning, or the same night.
Nothing to buy, hand out or collect
There is no stock to order and no rolls to gather at the end of the night. One printed QR code replaces a basket of cameras.
A limited number of shots — if you want one
Set how many photos each guest may take (15 by default, up to 30) to keep the film-roll feeling, and a counter shows guests how many they have left.
Every guest gets a camera
A basket of disposables runs out of cameras; phones do not. Whoever is at the party can join, up to the guest limit of your plan.
Digital, so nothing is lost
No rolls left in a coat pocket, no blank frames, no photos wasted on a thumb over the lens. Every photo is stored safely and you can delete the ones you do not want.
Disposable cameras and Friends Camera, side by side
| Friends Camera | Disposable cameras | |
|---|---|---|
| Seeing the photos | As they are taken | After developing, days or weeks later |
| What guests need | Their phone and a QR code | A camera handed to them |
| Collecting at the end | Nothing to collect | Every camera, from every table |
| Cost | Free to try; then $19 for up to 50 guests, up to $69 for 300, once | Per camera, so it grows with the guest list |
| Sharing the album | Download everything in one go | Scan or post prints to each guest |
| The film-roll feeling | Optional shot limit per guest | Built in |
Questions
Is it a real replacement for disposable cameras?+
For the purpose most people have in mind — candid photos from your guests’ point of view — yes. If you love the look of film grain and flash, a few real disposables on the head table still make a nice extra.
Do guests have to install anything?+
No. They scan the QR code and the camera opens in their browser.
Can I limit how many photos each guest takes?+
Yes, from 15 to 30 per guest, set when you create the event.
What does it cost?+
Try it free for 30 days with up to 15 guests — no card needed. Paid plans are a single payment per event ($19 for up to 50 guests, up to $69 for 300); there is no subscription.