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5 IMPORTANT THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A PHOTO BOOTH RENTAL COMPANY

THING 1: WHAT DOES THE BOOTH LOOK LIKE? 

We have seen some crazy weird photo booths, ladies and gents. There are lots of different kinds out there. So, make sure you know what kind you are going to rent. Your guests will thank you for it.

· NO WALLS, STUDIO STYLE PHOTO BOOTHS

This is a backdrop or curtain and a person with a camera. There are a quite a few negatives to this kind. It loses the photo booth feel and you don’t get your pictures on the spot.

· MODERN DIGITAL PHOTO BOOTHS      

These booths are the most exciting! There is a super quick processing time (think 2-3 seconds). You are able to customize the strips for your event. Guests are able to get the strips on the spot. There are fun options including filters and green screen technology and all of the pictures can be saved on a hard-drive or disc to view later.

THING 2: DO THE PICTURES PRINT OUT ON SITE? 

As mentioned previously, some booths don’t give you the option of having photo strips print out at your event. This is HUGE! You want to make sure that your booth option is able to print right then and there for your guests. Otherwise, what fun is that? You want to make sure that your guests get their prints immediately.You might also want to check what size the photos print out. Most brides want the traditional photo strips printed for their wedding. Also, how many copies does it print of each photo? Is there one for you, and one for your guest? If this is important to you then make sure to check into this

THING 3: ARE THERE ANY HIDDEN FEES?

Some Photo Booth Companies have different pricing for colored versus black and white strips. If you want colored it may be more money. Is set up and tear down included? Are props included? What about digital copies? Don’t just look at the initial price. Once again, do a little investigating to make sure you are not just comparing the price tag, but what is included, and what the quality is as well.

THING 4: What Props Do You Have?

This is a fair question even if they are included in the package for free. What you have in mind and what they supply may not be the same. Make sure that they offer a range of products for the maximum impact for your guests.

BONUS TIP: You may be able to request specific or customized props through your event company.

THING 5: IS THERE AN ATTENDANT OPERATING THE BOOTH?

This is something that is not necessary but extremely helpful in most situations. If you are getting a memory book then this is almost always something that is required. Some people think that the photo booth should be able to run by itself and for the most part it does. But, it is a great option to have to ask someone when you have questions. Modern photo booths have a lot of different options and guests appreciate being able to bounce questions off of someone.

   GME ANSWERS:

  1. Our Modern, Digital Photo Booth and Prop Table
  1. Our pictures print out on site. We have the traditional size strips and automatically it will print out 2 per session. Your guests also have the option of printing out 4×6 pictures, and extra strips.
  2. Set up and tear down is included in our pricing. We have a quote with line items that tells you everything that is included. We do not charge differently for black and white vs. color prints. We do not charge you extra for any copies that your guests print out. 
  3. Some of the props that we offer

   5. Some of the basic packages do not require an attendant at your event. But, if you get the memory book station or an upgraded package it may be required at a small additional cost.

Written by: Laura Duvall

Lead Event Designer of gMedia Events.

Some of her favorite things include planning her baby’s birthday parties, spending time with her entrepreneurial husband discussing ways they can improve their business and being an intimate part of weddings where she can feel the love between the couple! 

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