Tips & Tricks — photo booth

So you've finally booked your first event and the big day has come.  Now what? It's important to be prepared for your event as well as know some photo booth etiquette. Today, we're going to be going over how you can prepare for your event and the proper etiquette you should follow so that you can go into the event relaxed and ready to provide the best guest experience possible. Make a List This is so important, yet so many photo booth owners seem to forget. But no worries, it's super simple! Make a checklist of all of your equipment...

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...

One of the most asked questions from new photobooth owners is about pricing their services. Today I'm going to go over a couple steps that will teach you not only how to price your photobooth for your market, but also how to ensure you're running a profitable photobooth business!

Brand identity is more than just a logo, or what you call your company name - it’s how you make people feel when they encounter your brand. Your brand should encompass everything from your colors, your logo, and it should all be cohesive in your website, your email, and any type of print material you have.

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,...

Props are an essential part of any photo booth. After all, who doesn't want to pose with a funny mustache or cool bowtie, right? But, props can also be incredibly profitable for you and your photo booth business. In this article, we're going to be discussing some important tips for purchasing props for your photo booth to ensure that you stand out from the competition.  Find a Signature Prop Find an unusual prop that you think that your guests would enjoy. I know it may sound odd, but if you offer a prop that nobody else does, it'll make you...

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...

So, you've been doing endless research about photo booths. Cost, competition, how to market your business, the list goes on. Heck, maybe you've even been reading our blog posts about kick-starting your business. Whether you've just purchased your first photo booth or you're about to pull the trigger, this article will help you score your first 150 bookings in your first year with ease. Well, it's going to require some work, but we're here to help and give you all the information to make the process as easy as possible. Ready? Let's jump in! Confidence Let's face it, in the...

You've done it! Congratulations! You've picked the name for your photo booth business, created and designed your brand identity, created your online presence, and now it's time for the not-so-fun part of owning a business - paperwork. Are you a sole proprietor? An LLC? A Corporation? Perhaps an S Corporation? In this article, we're going to explain the differences between these four types of businesses as well as highlight the importance of trademarks and solidifying the contract that you give clients.  Ready? Let's jump in! Sole Proprietor What is a sole proprietor? By definition, a sole proprietor is "a person who is the exclusive...

If you want to build your photo booth business, this may be the most important article you read. There are three key ways to build a photo booth business: Get more clients Get your clients to use you more Increase your average dollar sale But, what if we told you that in order to achieve these three steps, it's not as hard as you might think? Well, good news for you - it's not! All it takes is treating your clients and extended network well. Don't worry, we're going to explain what we mean. Let's jump in! People Want to Be Seen...

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...