# GrottoSnap

> GrottoSnap is a browser based photo system for Christmas grottos. Elves take framed photos of visiting families on any smartphone, each family scans a QR code to claim their photos by email, and the grotto builds a consented mailing list. One price of £39 (US$49 outside the UK) covers the 2026 Christmas season, from sign up until 15 January 2027.

## Who it is for

* Christmas grottos and Santa experiences
* Garden centres, shopping centres, farms and attractions running a festive event, including pop up grottos
* Teams that want every family photo to carry their own name, and want contact details for next season

## How it works

1. Take the pictures: elves shoot on any phone with the grotto's branded festive frame live in the viewfinder.
2. The family scans their QR code: tapping finish shows a QR code personal to that family, plus a short backup code. Elves move straight on to the next family.
3. Photos land in their inbox: the family types their own name and email and ticks their own consent box. Their framed photos are emailed to them, in the queue or on the drive home.
4. The grotto gets their contact details: families who tick the box join the grotto's mailing list, which can be downloaded at any time.

## Key facts

* No app for families or staff; everything runs in the web browser
* Works on any modern smartphone with a camera; best on wifi or a strong 5G signal, as weak mobile data makes uploads slow
* Help guides for managers, staff and families: https://grottosnap.com/help/
* Staff never type a family's email address, so the queue keeps moving
* Backup claim codes stay valid for two days, so families can claim at home
* Photos can go on a TV or big screen as a live slideshow, and staff can hide any photo
* Grottos pick a festive frame with their grotto name on it, or have their own logo placed free of charge
* Consent is given by the family themselves; the box starts unticked
* Practice mode lets a team test as much as they like before going live; practice photos are never sent to families
* Setup is self service: pay online, name the grotto, pick a frame, choose staff and manager PINs, download three QR code sheets

## Pricing

* Full Christmas season: £39 in the UK, US$49 elsewhere, from sign up until 15 January 2027
* Pay once for the whole season; no per photo charges, no hardware to hire
* Try before you buy: venues we email get a free demo with their own name on the frame

## Links

* [Home page](https://grottosnap.com/): full description, examples and pricing
* [How it works](https://grottosnap.com/#how)
* [Getting started](https://grottosnap.com/#steps)
* [Pricing](https://grottosnap.com/#pricing)
* [Questions grotto teams ask](https://grottosnap.com/#faq)
* [What you get](https://grottosnap.com/what-you-get/): every feature of an account, with help for customers
* [Enquiries](https://grottosnap.com/#book)

## Contact

* Email: hello@grottosnap.com