Photo booth: what it is and why choose it for weddings and parties

What a photo booth is

A photo booth is a photo cabin (or a photo corner) where guests take their own pictures and get the print straight away. The name is English: photo means picture and booth means cabin, like the old passport photo machines. Just touch the screen, strike a pose and press print: in a few seconds the photo is ready, with no need for an operator.

Here is what to know before choosing one for a wedding or a party.

• When to use it: the best moment is while the couple is away for their portraits, or between courses. Guests have fun and time flies.
• A keepsake to take home: the printed photo becomes a small gift on top of the wedding favour, and the couple can keep a copy.
• Group photos without queues: instead of stopping everyone at the restaurant entrance, each guest visits the photo booth whenever they like. No standing around, and a photo with every guest.
• Not just weddings: it works brilliantly for 18th birthdays, birthday parties and corporate events too.

If you are thinking about a photo booth for your event around Avellino, Grottaminarda and Ariano Irpino, you can see how ours works on the page about our photo booth in Grottaminarda, Ariano Irpino and Avellino.

Why choose a Photo Booth?

Photo Booth

We live in a time when photography is less and less tangible: virtual and fleeting. We see hundreds of images a day only to lose them in the depths of the web or on who knows which hard drive. A Photo Booth is a great way to entertain guests: perhaps while the couple are busy with their outdoor photos, guests can have fun taking pictures on their own and printing them on the spot. It’s better than a Polaroid®: instant and reproducible as many times as you like. So in a group, everyone can print their own copy in no time. Classic instant photos, however charming, can’t be duplicated. Just like a wedding favour, guests will take home a memento of themselves with friends, family, the couple and whoever they like, printed on high-resolution photo paper. It’s unobtrusive because it doesn’t take up much space, and it intrigues even older guests who may be less used to technology. In any case, an operator stands by the Photo Booth to help out or start the process.

The charm of a printed photo

We are no longer used to seeing prints. A printed photo is an object of timeless charm, reliable and stable over time. Unlike magnetic media, a photo is unlikely to be lost; at worst it may be forgotten in a drawer. So a print is a kind of time machine that freezes the moment and lets you relive memories, feelings and scents forgotten with the passing of time.

Guest Book

In recent years it has become increasingly popular to place an album next to the Photo Booth where guests can stick their photos and write a message to the couple. Much loved by couples and guests alike, it’s a way to leave a memento with a photo and a message. As always, simplicity is what pays off most.

But how much does a photo booth cost?

Il primo pensiero che salta alla testa è il costo. In realtà è molto più basso di quanto si possa pensare. Le tariffe sono intese a tempo con stampe illimitate. Si parte da 250€ per 2h con un supplemento di 50€ ogni ora aggiuntiva.  

When to use it?

Alcune persone sono convinte che sia un servizio dedicato solo ai matrimoni visto che nell’immaginario comune si pensi che il prezzo sia esorbitante. In realtà dato i prezzi bassi ,considerando il numero di stampe, lo si può usare in qualsiasi festa lo si voglia. Compleanni di diciotto anni, meeting aziendali, feste private, solo per citarne alcuni.  

Frequently asked questions

What is a photo booth?

It is a cabin or photo corner where guests take their own pictures and get the print straight away, with no need for an operator.

What does photo booth mean?

It is English for a “photo cabin”: photo is the picture, booth is the cabin, like the old passport photo machines.

When should you use the photo booth at a wedding?

While the couple is having their portraits taken or between courses: it entertains the guests and everyone takes home their own printed photo.

Does the photo booth work for parties and birthdays too?

Yes: 18th birthdays, birthday parties, corporate parties and events. It is one of the moments guests of every age love most.