Heya! This is Ryan Dorshorst, co-founder of Hipstamatic and of course Party! as well. What's interesting is we've tried to solve a product for this a few times in the past, but the technology just wasn't there for it. There was too much friction with invite systems, account creation, cloud storage, and keeping the app accessible and visible during an active event. In 2024 I think the world is ready to Party!, and the technology stack in iOS has matured in some key ways to support it. First and foremost is Live Activities, which seems like a feature made for concepts like this. You get updates as each photo is shot, and the app is always visible and just one touch away no matter where you are on your iPhone (even from the Lock Screen or when glancing at your Apple Watch). Then there is the cloud storage / back-end component. Party! is entirely built on CloudKit, which means there is no need for account setup when joining a new Party! camera. You just enter your name, snap a selfie, and you're in. This also means scalability isn't a foremost concern as we launch, and we don't have additional back-end systems to build and maintain. There are of course trade-offs with this approach, but for a small bootstrapped team the benefits far outweigh them. Finally there is inviting and onboarding your friends to a Party! camera you have set up. We have leveraged App Clips for the initial experience here. This provides a nice UI (with a fun 3D camera animation) that guides friends into getting the full app to join. Scanning a QR code instantly brings up the App Clip card with a brief explainer of what a Party! camera is, and then after installing from the App Store you are dropped right into the camera to start shooting. Of course the best way to see any of this is to experience it. We have a Product Hunt promotion running which utilizes an App Clip for onboarding. You can try it out by scanning the QR code on this page with your iPhone. Additionally we have a preset Thanksgiving Camera (complete with custom label and schedule for the day). You can unlock this by scanning the QR code on this page which will also open an App Clip for onboarding. Redeem the camera then test it out with your family and friends tomorrow at Thanksgiving! Thanks everyone for your support and feedback! Ryan

Hello! 👋 I’m Lucas Buick, co-founder of Hipstamatic®, and I’m excited to share something new we’ve been working on: Party! Disposable Camera. It’s an app that combines the nostalgic charm of disposable cameras with modern technology to make capturing event memories more authentic, fun, and meaningful. The Problem with Today’s Social Media When we launched Hipstamatic, we focused on creating meaningful, artistic photography. Over time, social media has become exhausting—endless feeds, curated profiles, and algorithm-driven content. Sharing feels more about numbers than moments, and despite being more connected, we’re lonelier than ever. People crave real, intimate interactions with those who matter most. A Fresh Take on Memories This is where Party! comes in. It’s a digital disposable camera for events like weddings, parties, and holidays. Guests snap candid photos, share them privately, and see the final collection together. No public feeds, no algorithms, just genuine moments shared with the people who were there. Why We Built It 1. Bring back the joy of candid moments. Disposable cameras captured life as it happened, and we’ve recreated that magic digitally. 2. Foster meaningful connections. Not every moment needs to be public. Party! is about shared, private experiences. 3. Simplify event photography. Hosts can set up Party! easily, creating stress-free, fun memories for everyone. Who Party! is For • Wedding planners & photographers: Offer it as a unique client add-on. • Event organizers: Create branded, interactive experiences. • Friends & families: Add fun to birthdays, holidays, and celebrations. Looking Ahead We’re excited to see how people use Party! creatively. As we launch, we’re eager for your feedback to make it even better. Cheers, Lucas Buick PS. Unlock PartyClub Membership for Product Hunters. I'd love to offer everyone on PH a free trial of the PartyClub membership, which unlocks more custom options and higher guest limits for free. Simply hit this link from your iPhone to unlock a 6 Month trial.

Chris Messina

Ambassador

Hunter

Launching soon!

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This is the app you want to use for your Thanksgiving and holiday parties! Featuring fun filters and a spontaneous way to bring people together IRL, while allowing them to stay in the moment, you may have seen apps like this before, but none that draw from Hipstamatic's library of film-inspired looks! Unlock unlimited Deluxe Cameras and Party! Passes with a PartyClub Membership.

7mo ago

Ryan Dorshorst

Hipstamatic®

Maker

Ben Syverson

Mattebox

@dorshorst Congrats on the launch! Really nice use of Live Activities, and it's cool to see that you're using an App Clip! I feel like App Clips are underutilized, especially among photo/video apps. The interactions are high-polish as always—the transition from the QR code in the bottom nav of the camera view to the QR viewer is so slick. :)

Lucas Allen Buick

Hipstamatic®

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