Photo booths have gotten way better over the last few years. A simple Google search for affordable photo booths anywhere in Gauteng will likely turn up dozens of quality options for you to choose from. It’s exactly this competitiveness which has led to photo booths improving so much in the last 5 years. This is great news for you, the customer, and with just a little bit of research, you get awesome, modern, affordable photo booths.

Here are 3 ways photo booths have become better in the last 5 years.

1. Connectivity

Many photo booths are now kitted out with the software and equipment to share photos instantly. Social media and email sharing are increasingly popular at events that are hoping to create a buzz. Photos are shared to dedicated event pages and instantly available to the public or a closed event group, depending on the preference. A dedicated event handle, live stream event screens and cloud galleries are all ways many photo booths can be a marketing asset at your event.

Photo booths today aren’t just a great event activity and take-home memento, it’s also an effective and fun to increase your event exposure and brand awareness.

2. Portable Photo Booths = Affordable Photo Booths

Remember mall photo booths? They were fixed installations that had were usually placed close to a games arcade or some other area young people were likely to hang out. These booths were dependent on the center’s foot traffic and had long stretches where they may not have seen any customers. Today’s photo booths are portable and can easily move between several events on the same day. This means more consistent use is had from equipment, allowing the operating costs to be shared between different events. The result? More affordable photo booths for you!  

3. Better Cameras

These days the decision about which photo booth to use can be made a lot more according to your style or design preference and you don’t have to stress too much about going premium in order to get great quality photos. Given how much photo booths have improved, the majority now offer DSLR quality prints. Even affordable photo booths are going to give you much the same end-product as a ‘VIP photo booth’. The price difference is often because of the design and premium appearance. What look do you want for your event?

Many photo booth companies import relatively basic photo booths from China and while these should still give you good pics, you may not like your booth to look like a shopping mall information panel. However, these are also quite hardy and can be good for children’s parties. 

Some photo booth companies have handmade, locally produced photo booths and others have designs imported from Europe. These are better looking booths, but if you go with a basic/mass produced product, you aren’t necessarily compromising too much on quality. Have a look at the company’s website or social media to see the quality of the pictures, as well as the design of the photo booth before you make your decision. 

Whatever you decide to go with, you’re more likely today than ever before to be getting affordable photo booths that deliver quality and a lot of fun!

Photobooths FTW!

Photobooths aren’t new – they’ve been around for ages – but, every time the studio lights fire up for an event, something new is created. In the age of Snapchat and Instagram, you may wonder whether having a photobooth would be an old-fashioned choice? Naturally, we don’t think so, and the next section, we’re listing 6 reasons why photobooths will never go out of fashion.

1. Photobooths Help You #trend

In the age of social media, the influence of these platforms is so overwhelming that we sometimes aren’t sure whether we are in control of them, or they of us. Regardless, we embrace Instagram, Snapchat and others and enjoy making the most of fun trends. This may surprise you, but a photobooth can flawlessly compliment your social media goals.

The customized GIF and boomerang features of the booths, outdoor photobooths and digital screen backgrounds will not only provide a fun party activity for guests, but also produce quirky, fresh and unusual pictures which ensure lots of attention is received on your chosen media platform.

2. Photobooths work for every event

Photobooths can bring their magic to any event regardless of the function type or size. You may think that photobooths are only suitable for weddings? Some of our most enthusiastic clients are those who’ve found the joy of a photobooth at non-nuptial events. Organizing a bachelor party, bridal shower or birthday bash? The photobooth will likely be one of the stars of your show. It will keep everyone engaged and creating a priceless archive of memories.

3. Big impact, small cost

Event planning usually goes hand-in-hand with budgeting. If you have an important occasion coming up, you’re likely to be on the lookout for interesting ideas which can fit into budget. Photobooths provide real bang for your buck. A well-styled, well-placed photo booth in your venue instantly elevates the overall impression of any event (compared to other entertainment options). Photobooths are usually a relatively affordable choice which make a big impact.

4. Guests share the spotlight

At most weddings, the photography will be highly focused on the bride and groom (which is fantastic!). The guests then form a bit of a “human backdrop”. While we are all very happy to have the bridal pair own their spotlight, a big part of what makes a wedding such an exceptional occasion, is that the day is shared with guests. 

When a bridal pair wants to ensure that they have loads of photos of their guests (in a less serious format)  they book a photobooth with a set of high-quality props and filters. Guests really let loose once they’re in the booth. You’ll have the most spontaneous, silly and funny images of your guests to cherish alongside your more sentimental ‘serious’ wedding photos. You could even add a guestbook. Here your guests paste a photo from the booth and write a special message for you.

5. Customisable

Today, just about everything, from your shoes to your car interior can be customised according to your preferences. More and more people moving away from a “one-size-fits-all” approach when making decisions about spending their money. Why should photobooth rental be any different?

Customisation has moved out of the realm of luxury items (once reserved for those with lots of expendable income). Customer preferences have evolved to expect quality and personalisation without unrealistic price tags. Photobooths, from the physical structure, photo taking device, props, backdrops and photo strips can all be personalised to reflect your unique personality or event.

6. Fits anywhere

Whether you have a big corporate venue or a tiny backyard party, we can find a configuration that works optimally for your space. From taking advantage of high ceilings with grandiose green screen designs to to squeezing the device into your desired location. We can make it work. Whether we’re using an open-air booth with an existing feature (like an exposed brick wall) of fairy light curtain, you can get creative with the placement of a booth. We can even fit in your garage if you are short on space!

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