Tips & Tricks — start a photobooth business

Marketing your photobooth business is more than just going out and getting your first free event as we talked about in our last article - Secrets to Pricing Your First Photobooth Gig. You want to continually market your photobooth throughout the entire year - you can't get lazy! Keep in mind that whatever you do now is probably not going to pay off until six months to a year in the future especially because most people don't have photobooth events every single weekend. That means that you need to get them ahead of time and have people constantly thinking about...

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!

So now you have your brand identity, your website and your pricing. It's now time to get out and get our first gig! This starts by introducing yourself to everyone. Remember that you're new and people have no idea who you are, what your business is, or what you can do! While it's not necessary, some people like to do a free event for exposure. I know that in the photography industry it can be a very controversial subject, but when done properly, exposure can actually take you very far! Many photobooth buyers of ours have told us that their...

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.

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...