Tips & Tricks — covid-19

“Hybrid” has become the buzzword in the events industry in 2021, they are all the rage and this is set to continue well into 2022.  New research from more than 120 US and UK based association event planners showed that 59% are planning on running hybrid events between 2021 - 2022. With 90% feeling that hybrid events can help them reach out to more people.  As photo booth owners we should always be striving to keep up with the current trends within the events industry, and hybrid is no exception.  What is a Hybrid Event?  A hybrid event is one...

For the majority of photobooth business owners, this is the first time that we’ve experienced a worldwide pandemic of this scale. The climate is ever changing and we must adapt in order to continue running a successful photobooth business. That’s why our very own Catalina from MDRN Photobooth Company sat down with Aaron Arce Stark of Arce Stark & Haskell LLP during one of our Photobooth Podcasts to discuss potential changes that photobooth owners should be making to their contracts during this time.     What contract changes should we be looking at? It's more important than ever before to be adding...

Before the world was affected by COVID-19, the photobooth industry began to see an uptake in Digital Drop Off Photobooths. While we can’t change the state of the world at the moment, it goes without saying that Digital Drop Off Booths are more important than ever before.  For those who are unfamiliar, a digital drop off booth is a booth that is prepared before an event and is then dropped off at the venue, left alone, and run exclusively by the guests.     Previously, this type of photobooth rental was great for longer events where clients may not have...

I think it goes without saying that we’re all living in very strange times, for lack of a better word. Due to COVID-19, we understand that many photobooth businesses across the world have been heavily affected. Whether we like it or not, though, the world of events continues to go on, albeit a little differently. That’s why we here at Photobooth Supply Co. have worked endlessly to adjust to this “new normal” and have updated Salsa, our iPad Photobooth Software, with a totally new feature - Hands-free Mode.     Hands-free mode will allow your guests to capture precious moments...

If you're using a DSLR-based booth, such as our Queso or Legacy booths, it's important to know what the ISO, shutter speed, and aperture do and how they can change your photos and affect the final results. Heck, even if you're using our Salsa Photobooth or just a photographer in general, it's equally important to know what each of these camera settings do so that you can achieve amazing results regardless of the environment you're in. Today, we're going to break down each setting and make it as easy to understand as possible. ISO The ISO is a way to brighten your photos...

If you're a photographer, event planner, DJ or just involved in the event industry and planning on attending a tradeshow, you know the importance of making your booth appealing and driving attendee engagement. After all, most tradeshows and expos have hundreds of guests in attendance and it's important to drive traffic to your booth to boost business. So, how can a photo booth help with that? We're here to explain: The Experience Tradeshows are all about the experience. It makes sense, right? The reason people want to attend a tradeshow is to meet all of the companies in person instead...

We've talked about the importance of having a website that's streamlined and goes well with your brand identity, but we've never gone into detail about things you may not have thought of. Today, we're going to be discussing some key information that you must layout for your customers.  After all, studies say that people will stay on your website for less than 15 seconds if their question is not immediately answered. The Three Questions There are three important questions that must be answered without scrolling, searching, or even interacting with your website. Remember the 15-second rule? Yeah, these are the...

If you're reading this, I'm guessing you're considering attending an expo, right? Whether it's a wedding expo, photography expo, photo booth expo, or anything in between, we have some tips to help you maximize your time at the expo. After all, the point is to earn more clients, close more bookings, and make more money! Location So now you have to pick your location at the expo. After talking with many of our PBSCO Photo Booth owners, the general consensus is that the closer to the entrance the better. If you can, try to get a booth in that general area....

Adding a photo booth to your photography business can increase your overall profit by up to 49% percent. That's crazy! But we here at Photobooth Supply Co don't like to give you numbers without reasoning. We want you to understand exactly how you can increase your profit so that you're able to get out there and make that money! So, let's break it down. Cost of Wedding Photography For these examples we're going to assume that you're shooting engagement photos and then, later, the actual wedding. We're also going to be assuming that you charge $35 per hour for your services....

Working an event for free can be a controversial topic amongst photo booth owners. The reality is, however, that it can be incredibly beneficial for your photo booth business. With that said, there's a way to do it properly. Today, we're going to be going over a few tips that'll help ensure that when you offer a free event you're doing it in the most beneficial way possible. Let's jump in! Charity Events If you're going to host an event for free, try to do so at a charity event, particularly for a charity that you're passionate about. Why? Well,...

As most everyone knows, we're experiencing unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 virus. Events across the US and Canada have been banned in hopes of reducing the spread of this incredibly contagious virus which has directly affected many small businesses nationwide.  With that said, we here at Photobooth Supply Co are committed to helping our photo booth owners and community during this time by providing resources and materials to overcome the effects of this virus. We truly hope that we can make this difficult time just a little easier for our PBSCO family. We've written an article that's full of...