Choosing a photo booth sounds simple — until you actually start shopping. Selfie, printing, GLAM, 360 video… the names blur together and the price ranges feel random. Here's a no-jargon way to land on the right booth for your event without overthinking it.

Start with the vibe you want

Before you compare specs, picture the room. Is it a black-tie wedding where you want editorial, magazine-quality portraits? A high-energy corporate party where guests are already a few drinks in? A casual backyard birthday? The vibe narrows your options fast.

  • Editorial & elegant → the GLAM Booth. Ring light, soft shadows, black-and-white prints that look like a Vanity Fair cover.
  • Funky & social → the 360 Video Booth. Slow-mo spins, boomerangs, clips guests text to themselves on the way out.
  • Classic & crowd-pleasing → the Printing Booth. The photo strip everyone grew up with, instantly in hand.
  • Modern & minimal → the Selfie Booth. Open-air, digital-first, guests tap and share.

Match the booth to your guest count

A booth that's perfect for 40 guests can become a bottleneck at 250. Rule of thumb: a printing booth does roughly 40–50 sessions per hour; a 360 video booth runs a little slower because each spin takes time. If you're expecting a big crowd, ask about adding a second booth or a second print station so the line never kills the mood.

Prints, digital, or both?

Prints are a keepsake guests physically take home — perfect for weddings and milestone parties. Digital delivery (text or email to phone) is better for corporate events and brand activations, where you want the photos shared online, not tucked in a drawer. Most of our booths do both, so you're rarely forced to choose.

Ask the "and then what" question: after the event, do you want guests holding a strip, or posting a clip? That answer picks your booth.

What's actually included (and what isn't)

A low headline price often skips the stuff that matters: delivery, setup, an on-site attendant, unlimited sessions, props, a custom template, and digital sharing. Our rentals bundle all of that so the number you see is the number you pay. When comparing, list those line items side by side — the cheapest booth is rarely the cheapest booth.

Budget without surprises

Set your budget, then protect it by confirming hours, travel, and overtime up front. Two hours covers most private parties; weddings and large corporate events usually want three to four. Build in a little flex for overtime — the booth is almost always the last thing people want to leave.

Still torn between two booths? Tell us about your event and we'll point you to the one that fits the vibe, the crowd, and the budget — no upsell, just a straight recommendation.