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Key Takeaways
- Professional Camera Equipment delivers faster autofocus, better depth of field, and improved image quality, making every photo look professional.
- High-Quality Instant Prints add value to the event itself, giving guests something they can enjoy long after the event ends, and the quality matters just as much as the photograph itself.
- Customizable Templates allow you to personalize your photo strip or print design that transforms every picture into a unique keepsake of your event.
- Fun Props are what encourage guests to relax, be creative, and have fun. Props allow guests to express their personalities, create photos that are unique, entertaining, and memorable.
- Back Drops provide a clean, visually appealing setting for every picture.
Over the years, we can honestly say that a photo booth can be one of the biggest attractions at any wedding, birthday party, corporate event, school event or any other type of celebration. However, we also know that not all photo booths are created equal and therefore deliver similar, and yet very different, experiences. While many companies offer similar packages, the features included can make a huge difference in the quality of your photos, your guests’ enjoyment, and the memories they take home with them.
That’s why before booking a photo booth for your next event, it’s important to know which features are essential for a good photo booth. Which one’s matter and which ones don’t. From professional camera equipment and high-quality instant prints to fun props, customizable templates, and easy-to-use technology, the right photo booth will keep guests entertained while creating lasting keepsakes they’ll treasure long after the event is over.
Why Professional Camera Equipment Matters
We have found in our experience that using a mirror-less camera will give the client a much cleaner image, something that other quick-taking cameras or cell phones just cannot match.
In addition, by comparison, professional cameras today versus cell phone cameras, webcams, or tablets, you will find that the professional camera will offer you much larger sensors, interchangeable lenses, and the manual controls that will allow you to deliver superior image quality. And after all, having your images being as sharp as possible is everything in a keepsake, as well as lighting, color and just the overall quality of the photo.
Also, professional camera equipment has to deliver quality products. Not only for you, but for all your guests to take home with them. High-resolution cameras will capture those sharp details or the emotion on one’s face. They also have to look sharp as people post these photos on their social media pages, and that simply won’t cut it. Clarity is also what you want in the event of any of these photos are to be printed.
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How High-Quality Instant Prints Add Value
It’s really simple, high-quality instant prints add value because your guests still love receiving prints that they can physically take home with them. The photos are often memories that are in the moment and tangible and leave them with instant gratification. In addition, there is the fun of waiting for your prints to be printed within seconds of the photo(s) being taken and allows your guests to experience that interactive moment.
The number of times we’ve seen guests laughing from the experience while waiting for the photos to print and then again after seeing the pictures is endless. And the smiles on their faces as they walk away will make the photo booth worth its weight in gold.
For those that crave physical photos, photos that come from a photo booth means they don’t have to wait. Their time is saved at the event because they don’t have to wait until they get home, or the next day, to send their photos from their phone to the printer or email, or to run to a store for printing or perhaps sending them out to a professional photo service. For many, this is what adds the most value to the experience.
How Customizable Templates Transforms Every Picture
There are really four reasons we’ve seen over the years for customizing your photo booth templates. First, they promote stronger branding for the event, especially if it is a corporate event. It promotes stronger branding simply by adding the corporate logo or name of the company and/or event which will reinforce your brand or message, especially if your guests share their experience on their social media pages.
The other three reasons are that it promotes consistency from a visual standpoint and that all the photos came from the same event, it promotes better engagement and of course, they make for a great keepsake.
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How Fun Props Encourages Guests To Express Themselves
It’s fun to watch the guests as they approach the photo booth. For some, they go right for the props, while others see the props as a bit silly. But, after a bit, and maybe alcohol, those same people that seem anti-prop are usually back and are fully engulfed in the props.
We have seen that having fun props, and they have to be good ones, that participation is increased because the awkwardness disappears, especially after they see others do it and better yet, others they are close to. Their reactions during the shoot themselves are priceless as they become more playful in the social setting. Fun props can also act as an icebreaker, promote social interaction, or allow your guests to be creative. Often, the options are endless.
We do our best to match the props for the different types of events, whether it is for a corporate event, school events, weddings or any other celebration.
How Back Drops Set the Scene for Every Photo
In addition to the fun props, the proper backdrop for your photo booth photos can truly highlight the photographs. Most clients have a feel for what they want, while others we offer recommendations. Most of our backdrops are available to review on our website at https://three16photography.com/photo-booth-rental
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Conclusion…
My goal in highlighting the key features when it comes to renting a photo booth for your next event was to cover more than just the obvious… that they’re fun. But I wanted to show you the key features that are used to promote the quality that goes into professional cameras, high-quality prints and customizable templates.
Then to highlight what your guests deem as fun, the props they can use in their photos, whether it is a mask in front of their faces, silly signs, or something they wear, as well as the backdrops that make your prints pop.
The bottom line is that more often than not, a good photo booth rental at your next event will bring quality to every aspect of your rental. Camera, Prints, Templates, Props, Backdrops and our Attendants, will only add value to your event.
FAQs…
What’s included with the photo booth rental?
All the items that were discussed in more detail above, which included the equipment, the prints, customizable templates, fun props and backdrops. We also include a photo booth attendant that is responsible for set up and take down of the photo booth station, ensuring that you are getting your photos, keeping photographic paper stocked and ready, keeping props from being walked off with so they are available for other guests and in the event there is a malfunction, they are there to quickly remedy that.
How much does an event photo booth cost?
Every company has their reasons for the price points, but for us it starts at $800 and can go up from there depending on your wants and needs. If you have questions about pricing, please feel free to contact us.
Do you offer a photo booth rental near me?
We offer photos booths for rent throughout most of Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles, Temecula Valley and parts of San Diego and the Inland Empire.
Do you offer a photo booth rental for parties?
Sure. Our photo booths are available for smaller parties and not just for corporate parties, weddings, and other events.
What is a cheaper alternative to a photo booth?
In lieu of a full photo booth, we offer a Selfie Booth which starts at $350. Contact us for more information about this great option.
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About the Author:
Jerrick O’Connor is the owner of Three16 Photography and has 15 years of experience in the world of photography. He specializes in Weddings, Engagements, Family and Corporate photography and loves connecting small business owners with other small business owners in hopes they can benefit each other’s production. When he’s not working, you can find him spending time with his wife Josie, playing board games or just spending time with his many friends.
