Choosing a photo booth rental company comes down to a few questions: what you get on the night, who runs it, what the venue needs from them, and what past clients say. Here are twelve questions to ask before you book, with what a good answer sounds like. They work whether you're comparing companies in Orange County, Los Angeles or anywhere else.
Questions about the booth
1. Which booth types do you offer?
A good company explains the difference between open-air, enclosed, glam and digital booths, and recommends one for your guest count and room. Our types of photo booths guide is a quick primer.
2. What do guests take home?
Ask about print formats (strips, 4x6, Polaroid-style), how fast prints come out, and whether every guest in a group gets a copy. Also ask about keepsakes like a photo keychain station.
3. Is the print designed for my event?
A custom design with your names, date or logo is what makes a print worth keeping. Ask whether you approve the design before the event. See print designs.
4. How do guests get the digital photos?
The standard now is text, email or QR code within seconds, plus a live gallery during the event and the full set of files afterward.
Questions about the night
5. Who runs the booth?
An attendant on site keeps the line moving, helps groups pose and handles the printer. Ask whether one is included.
6. What lighting do you use?
Studio lighting is the difference between a photo guests post and one they delete. Ask to see full-resolution samples, not only social posts.
7. Which backdrops can I choose from?
Ask for the collection and whether a backdrop can match your colors. Here's our backdrop collection.
8. When should the booth run?
A good company asks for your run of show and recommends a window that covers the busiest moments, usually after dinner and into dancing.
Questions the venue will ask
9. Do you carry liability insurance?
Most venues ask vendors for a certificate of insurance before load-in. Your photo booth company should send one directly to the coordinator.
10. How much space and power do you need?
Ask for the footprint, the outlet requirement and the setup time, then share them with your venue. Open-air booths need a wall and one standard outlet.
Questions about the company
11. How long have you been in business, and where can I read reviews?
Years in business and reviews on Google, Yelp and WeddingWire tell you more than any gallery. Cheers To You has run 500+ events since 2014 and holds 200+ five-star reviews; read them on our reviews page.
12. What does the quote include?
Ask for an all-in price that lists the attendant, prints, design, digital sharing, setup and delivery, so you can compare companies line by line. Our guide to how much a photo booth rental costs shows what moves a quote up or down.
Want to see how booking works with us, step by step? See our process.
Choosing a photo booth company: questions
What should I ask a photo booth company before booking?
Ask which booth types they offer, what guests take home, whether the print is designed for your event, how digital sharing works, who runs the booth, whether they carry insurance, and what the quote includes.
Do photo booth companies need insurance for venues?
Most venues ask every vendor for a certificate of liability insurance before load-in. Ask the company to send it directly to your venue coordinator.
Should a photo booth come with an attendant?
An attendant keeps the line moving, helps groups pose and handles the printer, which keeps the booth running smoothly all night. Ask whether one is included.
How do I compare photo booth quotes?
Ask each company for an all-in price that lists the attendant, prints, design, digital sharing, setup and delivery, then compare them line by line.
How far in advance should I book a photo booth company?
As soon as your date and venue are set. Our guide to how far in advance to book a photo booth covers timing by event type.
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