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Guides for photo booth business owners
Practical answers on pricing, contracts, operations, marketing and builds for 360, iPad and magic mirror booths. Written by a working booth operator, using the same numbers and methods as Booth Operator OS.
Pricing by event
What to charge for each booth type at each kind of event, with the math.
- How Much to Charge for a 360 Photo Booth at Weddings
- How Much to Charge for a 360 Photo Booth at Corporate Events
- How Much to Charge for a 360 Photo Booth at Proms and School Dances
- How Much to Charge for a 360 Photo Booth at Birthday Parties
- How Much to Charge for a 360 Photo Booth at Quinceañeras
- How Much to Charge for a 360 Photo Booth at Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
- How Much to Charge for a 360 Photo Booth at Holiday Parties
- How Much to Charge for a 360 Photo Booth at Brand Activations
- How Much to Charge for an iPad Photo Booth at Weddings
- How Much to Charge for an iPad Photo Booth at Corporate Events
- How Much to Charge for an iPad Photo Booth at Proms and School Dances
- How Much to Charge for an iPad Photo Booth at Birthday Parties
- How Much to Charge for an iPad Photo Booth at Quinceañeras
- How Much to Charge for an iPad Photo Booth at Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
- How Much to Charge for an iPad Photo Booth at Holiday Parties
- How Much to Charge for an iPad Photo Booth at Brand Activations
- How Much to Charge for a Magic Mirror Photo Booth at Weddings
- How Much to Charge for a Magic Mirror Photo Booth at Corporate Events
- How Much to Charge for a Magic Mirror Photo Booth at Proms and School Dances
- How Much to Charge for a Magic Mirror Photo Booth at Birthday Parties
- How Much to Charge for a Magic Mirror Photo Booth at Quinceañeras
- How Much to Charge for a Magic Mirror Photo Booth at Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
- How Much to Charge for a Magic Mirror Photo Booth at Holiday Parties
- How Much to Charge for a Magic Mirror Photo Booth at Brand Activations
Starting and running a booth business
Startup costs, gear, setup, staffing, insurance and profit for each booth type.
- How Much Does It Cost to Start a 360 Photo Booth Business?
- 360 Photo Booth Equipment List: Everything You Need
- 360 Photo Booth Setup Checklist and Timing
- How to Hire and Pay 360 Photo Booth Attendants
- 360 Photo Booth Business Insurance: What Venues Ask For
- How to Get Your First 360 Photo Booth Bookings
- How Much Profit Does a 360 Photo Booth Make Per Event?
- How to Choose 360 Photo Booth Software
- How Much Does It Cost to Start an iPad Photo Booth Business?
- iPad Photo Booth Equipment List: Everything You Need
- iPad Photo Booth Setup Checklist and Timing
- How to Hire and Pay iPad Photo Booth Attendants
- iPad Photo Booth Business Insurance: What Venues Ask For
- How to Get Your First iPad Photo Booth Bookings
- How Much Profit Does an iPad Photo Booth Make Per Event?
- How to Choose iPad Photo Booth Software
- How Much Does It Cost to Start a Magic Mirror Photo Booth Business?
- Magic Mirror Photo Booth Equipment List: Everything You Need
- Magic Mirror Photo Booth Setup Checklist and Timing
- How to Hire and Pay Magic Mirror Photo Booth Attendants
- Magic Mirror Photo Booth Business Insurance: What Venues Ask For
- How to Get Your First Magic Mirror Photo Booth Bookings
- How Much Profit Does a Magic Mirror Photo Booth Make Per Event?
- How to Choose Magic Mirror Photo Booth Software
Event-day fixes
Fast fixes for the problems that stop the line, and how to prevent them.
- Photo Booth Fix: Wi-Fi down at the venue
- Photo Booth Fix: Hotspot too slow for sharing
- Photo Booth Fix: Venue Wi-Fi has a captive login page
- Photo Booth Fix: SMS sharing not arriving
- Photo Booth Fix: Email sharing not arriving
- Photo Booth Fix: QR code does not open the gallery
- Photo Booth Fix: AirDrop not showing up
- Photo Booth Fix: Booth app crashes mid-event
- Photo Booth Fix: Booth app will not reopen the event
- Photo Booth Fix: Device storage running low
- Photo Booth Fix: iPad battery draining while plugged in
- Photo Booth Fix: iPad or iPhone overheating
- Photo Booth Fix: 360 platform will not spin
- Photo Booth Fix: 360 arm wobbles
- Photo Booth Fix: 360 slow-motion video looks choppy
- Photo Booth Fix: 360 subject off-center
- Photo Booth Fix: Printer jam
- Photo Booth Fix: Printer ribbon error
- Photo Booth Fix: Prints have lines or streaks
- Photo Booth Fix: Prints come out the wrong color
- Photo Booth Fix: Magic mirror touch screen not responding
- Photo Booth Fix: Booth camera will not focus
- Photo Booth Fix: Photos too dark or too bright
- Photo Booth Fix: Glare on glasses in booth photos
- Photo Booth Fix: Circuit breaker trips at the event
- Photo Booth Fix: Overlay has a typo or wrong date
Contracts and templates
What your contracts, policies, checklists and client emails need to include.
- Photo Booth Rental Contract Template: Clauses You Need
- 360 Photo Booth Waiver and Safety Rules Template
- How to Handle a Venue Certificate of Insurance (COI) Request
- Photo Booth Attendant Contractor Agreement
- Referral Agreement for Wedding Planners and Venues
- Photo Booth Cancellation and Refund Policy Template
- Photo Booth Image Release and Privacy Policy
- Photo Booth Damage and Incident Report Form
- Photo Booth Packing List for Every Event
- Photo Booth Event Day Checklist
- Photo Booth Client Planning Questionnaire
- Photo Booth Quote Email Template
- Photo Booth Inquiry Follow-Up Emails
- How to Ask Photo Booth Clients for Reviews
- Photo Booth Price List and Package Menu Template
- Photo Booth Deposit and Retainer Policy
Marketing and sales
How booth operators get found, answer inquiries and book more events.
- How to Get Corporate Clients for Your Photo Booth Business
- How to Partner With Wedding Planners as a Photo Booth Business
- How to Get on a Venue Preferred Vendor List
- Google Business Profile for Photo Booth Companies
- TikTok Video Ideas for a Photo Booth Business
- Instagram Reels Ideas for Photo Booth Owners
- Speed to Lead: Why the First Photo Booth Quote Wins
- How to Answer "Your Photo Booth Is Too Expensive"
- Photo Booth Upsells and Add-Ons That Clients Actually Buy
- How to Book More Proms and School Dances
- How to Fill Your Calendar With Holiday Parties
- Marketing a Photo Booth for Graduation Season
- A Referral Program for Your Photo Booth Business
- How to Get More Google Reviews for a Photo Booth Business
- Local SEO for Photo Booth Rental Companies
- What to Do in the Photo Booth Slow Season
Backdrops and set builds
DIY backdrop builds, stability, fire rules and add-on pricing.
- DIY Photo Booth Arch Wall: Cut List and Build Plan
- DIY 8x8 Photo Backdrop Wall With Hinged Panels
- 360 Photo Booth Backdrop and Perimeter Setup
- Shimmer Wall Backdrop: Costs and Setup
- Flower Wall Backdrop for Photo Booths: Build and Price
- How to Keep a Photo Backdrop From Tipping
- Fire-Retardant Backdrop Requirements (NFPA 701)
- How to Price Backdrop Add-Ons