Q: Do you actually bring these photobooths to events?
A: Yes, all 770 lbs. After several years, we've pretty much perfected transporting and delivering them safely and reliably to all types of venues and events.
Q: How many photobooths do you have?
A: We own twelve photobooths. Nine of them are currently available for event rentals. These are our vintage-style digital photobooths. The other three are antique chemical photobooths that are in the process of being restored. One is quite rare and dates to the 1940s and the other two are from the 1950s and 1960s.
Q: Does the photobooth print out photos on the spot like the ones at the mall?
A: Yes, but with much higher quality, speed and style! The photos can even be personalized for your event.
Q: Do people have to pay for the photobooth?
A: No. It's a flat-fee rental so the photobooth is free to use at the event.
Q: Is there a limit to how many photos can be taken during an event?
A: No, it's unlimited for the rental duration.
Q: How does the photobooth work?
A: It's simple. Guests simply go in the photobooth and touch the red Start button on the touch-screen. They then choose B&W or Color. There's a voice countdown for each of six poses. The photo drops into the slot outside just 15 seconds later. Instant gratification!
Q: Will the photos fade or discolor afterwards like mall photobooths or some instant photo novelties?
A: No! The photos are always sharp and will not fade or discolor. They'll last a lifetime. They're also totally dry when they print so there's no wet ink or chemicals to smell at your event. They're even water resistant and won't show a fingerprint.
Q: How long does it take for the photos to print?
A: Photos print out of the photobooth in about 15 seconds. It's the same premium-quality printing process used by professional photographers and photo labs.
Q: What is the standard number of hours for renting the photobooth?
A: The typical event time is 4 hours. However, it often goes pretty continuously for 4-6 hours starting with the cocktail hour.
Q: What if I want more than one copy of the same photo? Can I get copies of all the photos from my event?
A: One of the most popular options is having all of the digital photos saved on a disc. This includes all the individual poses as well as the formatted six-pose prints. Unlike the photobooths of old where there is only one original photo, you can reprint or enlarge these photos and even post them online however you wish.
Q: Do you just drop off the photobooth at the event?
A: Not usually. Besides delivery, setup and removal of the photobooth, we also have someone on-site to make sure it runs smoothly for your entire special event.
Q: What is the photo guest book/scrapbook option and how does it work?
A: This is a very popular option, especially for weddings. People much prefer this over the traditional "sign in" guestbook for many reasons. Your guests can write captions, well wishes, random thoughts and any other creativity along with any poses or photo strips they choose to include. Besides being a great place for your guests to express themselves at the event, the photo guest book will be a heartwarming and entertaining keepsakes to look back on years from now.
We provide a high quality scrapbook (black cover, black pages) along with the materials to put this together. You can choose a hard cloth cover or a leather cover. This will be setup on a table next to the photobooth. An attendant would also be there to minimally assist guests with filling up the pages. It tends to be a little less messy with a little help.
Q: How does the photobooth provide favors for guests?
A: There's a center space between the two strips of photos that can be personalized for the event. This is done at no extra charge. This space can include info such as names, logos or monogram, date, landmark location, a message, etc. We can also design a graphic embellishment that suits the event theme, style or color scheme.
Additional photobooth favor ideas: You can provide frames, photo glass coasters, bookmark sleeves or photo stands for your guests — or even bracelets, like these or these.
Q: How does the photobooth provide a marketing/branding opportunity for businesses and events?
A: Company or event logos or even a promotional message can be imprinted on all the photos. Photobooth photos provide an emotional attachment and will be kept, displayed and cherished for a long time. What better takeaway can there be?
Q: What are the dimensions of the photobooth?
A: Length = 4’9”, Width = 2’5", Height = 6’2”, Weight = 770-lbs
Q: What if the event is on the third floor of a building or if there's stairs?
A: The photobooth can fit in a standard elevator. We also have much experience with transporting real photobooths. We know how to get the photobooth safely into almost any venue. If it's a place we haven't been to before, we'll check it all out well ahead of time at no additional cost.
Q: What about power? Is any special kind of electrical hookup necessary?
A: No. A standard 120v electrical outlet is all that's needed, preferably within 30 feet. It's also best if it has it's own circuit so it's not shared with other power-hungry devices.
Q: What size are the photos printed by the photobooth?
A: The prints measure 4"x6", with a strip of three poses down each side (6 poses per print). This is a standard frame size. Each individual pose is 1.5"x2" just like the classic photobooths everyone remembers. This is actually pretty rare for a digital photobooth! There are also many frames (and photo clips) available to fit the single poses.
Q: Can you accommodate outdoor events?
A: Yes. As long as there's proximity to an electrical outlet and smooth access for transporting the photobooth into place there shouldn't be a problem.
Q: Do guests get to decide if they'd like color or black & white when they enter the photobooth?
A: Yes, guests choose black & white or color for each photobooth session. By request, the photobooth can also be set up for one or the other for the entire event.
Q: Do you have any suggestions on how to make sure we and our guests get as many pictures as possible?
A: Yes. We recommend that you promote the photobooth within the event to make sure that everyone knows that it is available and free. Many of our clients have come up with creative ways to do this, but it can be as easy as asking the DJ or MC at your event to make an announcement. You can also leave notes at each place setting instructing your guests to visit the photobooth. If you are planning on using the photobooth photos as your party favor, and have purchased frames or bookmark sleeves, you can leave these at each place setting with a set of instructions.
Q: How far can you travel around the region?
A: Our typical coverage areas are Upstate New York, Vermont and Western Massachusetts, espcially during the peak event months of May-October. If we're out of your area, we'd be happy to try to refer you to someone closer.
Q: What is needed to book the photobooth?
A: A $500 deposit and a signed contract. The balance payment is due a week before the event date.
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