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Run a Photo or Costume Contest at a Live Event with QR Codes

Collect photo submissions with one QR code that people can scan, moderate the photos before the contest goes live, then let attendees vote!

Perfect For

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Halloween Costume Contests

Collect costume photos and let attendees vote for their favorites in real-time

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Photo Competitions

Run photography contests with easy submissions and live audience voting

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Contest Events

Pet contests, talent shows, art competitions, and more!

How It Works

PollQR makes it easy to run photo contests in two simple phases: collect submissions with a survey, then run live voting with a poll.

Phase 1: Collect Photo Submissions

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Create a Photo Contest Survey

Go to your PollQR dashboard and create a new survey. Select the "Photo Contest" template from the survey types.

Pro Tip: Customize your survey to collect participant names, email addresses, and any other information you need along with their photo submissions.

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Share Your QR Code

PollQR automatically generates a QR code for your survey. Print it, display it, or share it digitally so participants can easily submit their photos.

Participants scan → Submit photos from their phones → You approve entries
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Review & Approve Submissions

View all photo submissions in your dashboard. Approve the entries you want to include in the voting phase, and reject any that don't meet your guidelines.

Phase 2: Run Live Voting

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Automatic Live Poll Creation

Once you've approved submissions, PollQR automatically creates a live poll with all approved photos as voting options.

No manual setup required! The live poll is generated automatically from your approved photo submissions.

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Display QR Code & Start Voting

Display the voting QR code at your event. Attendees scan to see all entries and cast their votes from their own devices.

Audience scans → Views all photos → Votes for their favorite
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Watch Results Update in Real-Time

Project the live results on a screen or display. As people vote, watch the results update instantly with beautiful charts and graphs.

Live updates create excitement and engagement during your event

Announce the Winner!

When voting closes, the results are final. Announce the winner and celebrate their victory with your audience!

Why Use PollQR for Photo Contests?

No App Downloads Required

Participants simply scan a QR code with their phone camera - no app installation needed

Real-Time Results

Watch votes come in live and display results in real-time for maximum engagement

Easy Photo Submission

Participants can upload photos directly from their phones in seconds

Full Moderation Control

Review and approve all submissions before they appear in the voting poll

Professional Presentation

Beautiful, customizable displays that look great on any screen or projector

Analytics & Insights

Track participation, voting patterns, and engagement metrics for your event

Ready to Run Your Photo Contest?

Start your free trial today and create your first photo contest in minutes. No credit card required.

Free plan includes everything you need to get started. Upgrade anytime for more features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I limit who can submit photos?

Yes! You can password-protect your photo submission survey, set submission deadlines, or limit the number of entries. You also manually approve each submission before it appears in the voting poll.

How many photos can participants submit?

By default, participants can submit one photo per entry. You can customize your survey to allow multiple photo uploads if needed for your contest format.

Can I prevent people from voting multiple times?

Yes! PollQR automatically prevents duplicate votes from the same device. For additional security, you can require email verification or use other anti-fraud measures.

What image formats are supported?

PollQR supports all common image formats including JPG, PNG, HEIC, and WebP. Images are automatically optimized for fast loading and display.

Can I customize the look of my contest?

Absolutely! You can customize colors, add your logo, write custom instructions, and personalize the thank you messages. Pro and Business plans offer even more customization options.

How much does it cost?

PollQR offers a free plan to get started, with Pro ($19/month) and Business ($49/month) plans available for larger events and additional features. All plans include photo contest capabilities.