Different Types of Photo Booths

Photo booths are a fun, trendy activity that can make any event special. They are great for graduations, reunions, weddings, bachelorette and bachelor parties, birthday bashes, baby showers, and even corporate and trade show events. 

What might surprise you is the variety and many different types of photo booths that are available to choose from. If you are interested in starting your own photobooth business, it can be hard to know which of the options is best for your needs. Not to worry! Let’s look through the different types of photo booths available on the market to help you choose the right one for your business. 

Types of Open-Air Photo Booths

Open-air photo booths, such as the iPad photo booths from Photobooth Supply Co., are one of the most popular types of photo booths, especially for large events with a lot of people. These types of booths are, as the name implies, open to the event space with a backdrop. You’ve probably seen a photo booth like this at an event with a prop bucket next to it, so guests can choose how to arrange themselves in funny poses. 

Open-air photo booths offer a number of benefits to business owners including an easy set up and take down process. You will also have more control over your set up with the ability to customize the photo booth backdrop and props depending on the guest’s theme. Open-air photo booths are a great option for business owners looking for an accessible and mobile photo booth to start their business.

There are a number of open-air photo booths available on today’s market. We break down the different types of open-air photo booths below.

Slow-Motion Video Booth

These types of photo booths take slow-motion videos or quick snapshots to create a slow-motion effect. This helps to create dramatic, exciting, and dynamic videos that are sure to entertain. Simple acts like jumping together, blowing confetti, waving at the camera, or even jostling for position can take on new life in slow-motion. 

GIF Types of Photo Booths

No matter which way you pronounce it, a GIF is a fun, short, looping clip that is fun to share and easy to make. GIF photo booths either take a few photos in quick succession to make a video or use a boomerang to create a loop. You don’t need a GIF photo booth to get this fun effect, however. With a photo booth software like Salsa, you can create the GIF effect on an iPad photo booth. These types of photo booths help to engage your party attendees, and create sharable clips that everyone can enjoy. 

Mirror Photo Booths 

Mirror photo booths are disguised to look like a full-length mirror, making it easy for groups and individuals to pose together and see exactly how they will look. These are great for red-carpet events or parties where your guests want to take Instagram and social-media-worthy photos. 

These types of photo booths operate just like other booths, but add a touch of class and sophistication to an event. By tapping on the smart mirror screen, guests can customize their backgrounds and add stickers, emojis, and hashtags. 

Business owners should keep in mind that mirror photo booths are heavy, cumbersome, and can be difficult to set up in comparison to other photo booth options. For business owners looking for an easy set up, a lightweight option such as an iPad photo booth could be a better fit. 

Types of DSLR Photo Booths

A DSLR photo booth uses an incredibly high-powered camera to take life-like photos and provide amazing image quality. 

These types of booths are great for formal events like weddings and graduations, where you even want the photo booth pictures to have a professional quality and be worthy of showcasing with your traditional photographs. They can also help encourage your guests to partake, with the promise of high-quality and frame-worthy photos. 

360-Degree Photo Booths

This is another example of a photo booth that is quickly becoming more and more popular among photo booth renters. A 360 booth uses an array of cameras set up in a circle (or semi-circle for a 180-degree effect) and takes a photo with all the cameras at the exact same moment. When these photos are combined into a GIF, they provide an incredible freeze-frame effect that will absolutely delight your party-going guests. 

360-degree booths are great for parties where guests want to show off their outfits, freeze important moments like kisses or swirls, try out a dynamic new pose, or hold on moments like confetti and flower throwing, jumping, or group hugs. While these types of photo booths bring a unique touch, they do require a large amount of space and can be very costly.

iPad Compatible Types of Photo Booths

iPad photo booths work by placing an iPad in a specialized booth kiosk. Coupled with an iPad photo booth software, you can easily transform your iPad into a photo-capturing device. The iPad software from Photobooth Supply Co. can help you create an easy and engaging photo booth experience for your clients with premium features, filters, and photo effects. 

Since an iPad can connect to various social networks, it can be easily used to send photos to your guests without having to wait for printed copies or splitting photos between groups of people. You can also share your photo instantly on social media during your event, which can help you gain buzz. 

iPad photo booths are rapidly increasing in popularity as they are less expensive than some other types of photo booths and are easy to transport and operate. With a wide array of features and easy setup, iPad photo booths are a great option for business owners looking for an accessible and profitable photo booth option.

Premium Types of Photo Booths from Photobooth Supply Co.

At Photobooth Supply Co., we offer the best iPad photo booths on the market. With our photo booth packages, you’ll have everything you need to start a successful photo booth business. Use our photo booth resources to learn how to book events and become the preferred photo booth rental company for weddings, social events, and more in your area. If you have questions about our photo booths for sale, reach out to the team at Photobooth Supply Co. today.