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You're about to book your first gig, congratulations! While you may have an idea of some of the booking procedures you should follow, we've come up with a list of some things that you should be mindful of to help streamline your photo booth booking procedures. After all, the last thing we want is for you to work hard and to get burned because of something silly. Let's dive right in! Tips for Streamlining Your Photo Booth Booking Procedures Deposits and Retainers A way to streamline your photo booth booking procedures is making sure you're taking a deposit or retainer....

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....

Your photo booth business is growing and you're booking more and more events. But, you're starting to realize that you're turning down a lot of events because they fall on the same day. I mean, you can't be in two places at once. If this is you, it may be time to hire some photo booth attendants in order to double book those events. Today, we're going to be going through the process of hiring photo booth employees, what to pay them, and everything else you could ever need to know! What Kind of Employees Should I Have? So, this...

Networking is a crucial part of owning a photo booth business. After all, you want people to be talking and thinking about you and your photo booth business. So, how do you network? Everyone has varying levels of networking experience, but regardless of if you're a networking newbie or a networking pro we have some tips to show you how to network your photo booth! Positivity Be positive! I know it may sound simple, but it's also the most difficult to change. Some of us aren't positive people and while that's okay in our personal lives, you need to make a...

What a night, right? You've captured countless memories, provided the best guest experience possible, and it's time for the final step. Post-processing. What is post-processing? Well, it's whatever you do to the photos after the event has ended.  While this is going to vary from person to person, we're here to give you some tips in case you're new to the photo booth industry. Let's dive in. Watermarking This is a controversial topic amongst photo booth owners. Some like to watermark their images, while others think it looks tacky. At the end of the day, watermarking is a great way...

Websites are incredibly important and necessary if you want to be taken seriously. You cannot start a business with just an Instagram or Facebook page. Luckily, it's easier than ever before to create a website with tools like SquareSpace, Wix, or PageCloud. These platforms have amazing templates that allow you to drag and drop in order to create a beautiful website in minutes with no coding required.

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,...

If there's one common theme amongst photographers, it's that we love what we do, right? I would argue that it's one of the few careers that people get involved with for the money, but rather the passion. With that said, I think it goes without saying that it's easy to get burned out. Long weddings, constantly running around on your feet, countless hours of editing photos, do I even need to keep going? That's part of the reason photo booths are so amazing. Sure, we might be a little biased here at Photobooth Supply Co, but there's no denying how...

Are you a wedding photographer?  Pye Jirsa from SLR Lounge explains that offering a photo booth to your clients is an easy way to increase your overall revenue. Why offer a photobooth? No matter the event, photo booths are a lot of fun and allows your guests to walk away with memories. Not to mention that owners typically see a 70-80% profit margin after all hard costs. This is also a non-stop touchpoint for your guests to interact with, which can potentially lead to additional clients as well. ​So, on top of revenue, photo booths equal increased visibility for your studio, brand and visibility...