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Disposable-camera mobile app for live events

Event hosts create time-released group photo albums (weddings, birthdays, corporate) charged per guest.

Summary

Build a consumer mobile app that lets hosts create a ‘film’ for an event, set reveal timing and filters, invite guests, and charge per guest/shot. Replicate the Once model: simple UX, per-event pricing, and viral growth via guests sharing albums.

Problem

Hosts want a fun, low-friction way to capture candid event photos in one shared album without complex setup or expensive photographers.

Target customer

Event hosts (weddings, birthday parties, corporate events) who want a simple group photo experience for guests.

Solution

Mobile app where hosts create an event film, invite guests (by link/code), control reveal timing and shot limits; monetize by charging per guest or per-event tier.

Business model

pay-per-event / per-guest pricing tierstiered pricing by guest-count (e.g., small party vs. large wedding)add-ons: premium filters, prints, expedited reveals

Distribution

instagram (hashtags, influencers)tiktok / viral short videopartnerships with venues / wedding vendorspersonal network and word-of-mouth from event guests

Required skills

mobile app development (ios/android)ux/ui / product design (figma)growth marketing (instagram, tiktok, partnerships)backend (supabase or similar)

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