Photo booths Melbourne are one of the essentials when it comes to planning events like weddings, graduations, birthdays, fundraising, school dances, and other corporate events.
When it comes to photo booths, here at Photo Booth Melbourne, we want to make sure that all of your guests walk away from your event saying, “That was the amazing and best night ever!” With that said, we could share a few photo booth tips to have a successful event and a memorable one for years to come.
So without further ado, here are our photo booth tips to help you get set up for your upcoming event!
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Know What Photo Booth Entertainment You Want To Hire
There are different photo booth style options you can choose from. In fact, some of them are perfect for wide space venue while others are good for small venues. Other photo booths have roaming mode meaning an attendant can bring the booth to your guests who are sitting on their table and doesn’t want to queue. One of the popular photo booth trends that has the latest technology is the Mirror Photo Booth which has a classy vibe, touch screen interface, open-air booth and uses a DSLR camera which has good photo quality. Take the time to research your options now so you can make sure you get the perfect photo booth entertainment for your event.
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No to DIY Photo Booth
DIY photo booth may seem like a great way to save a few dollars, but the money you save is not even worth the extra hassle. When you do the photo booth yourself, you will be responsible for everything: setup, camera adjustment, printer working, breakdown, and you should have someone (one of your guests maybe) who is in charge of the booth. With a professional photo booth company they are in charge of everything plus you get an onsite attendant to take care of all that for you, plus make sure that the props table is ready for the next in the queue, organise the line, and encourage guests to step in the booth.
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Cheap Photo Booth Hire Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Good Value
This is one of our most crucial photo booth tips because the company that you use has a massive effect on your photo booth experience, especially for your guests. A super-low price could indicate a less experienced company, no booth attendant in case something goes wrong, has low quality cameras, lack of insurance, or a package with nothing else included. It is also better to check what the company offers, look at competitive prices and compare what is included.
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Make Sure Props are Included in the Package
Most photo booth companies charge extra for props. Make sure that the company you are about to hire has some cool props included. They should also be appropriate for the occasion. For Christmas, props included must be Christmas-related.
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Consider Your Rental Hours and Event Timeline
Most Photo Booths Melbourne are rented for specific hours. Think about your timeline first and then schedule the appropriate time for the photo booth to start. For weddings, have the official rental time starts at the start of your reception rather than the start of the ceremony. That’s why it is always best to check the photo booth package hours inclusions when hiring a photo booth. For weddings here in Melbourne, usually reception lasts for 5 hours and most photo booth company offers a reasonable price at 5 hours rental.
- Make Sure You Get Digital Photos Aside From The Printouts
Other Photo Booths Melbourne offer SMS or Email feature in which your guests can send their photos to their phone in just seconds! This is an excellent feature, especially for guests who love to post on social media. Digital and physical photos both have their advantages, but when you choose one over the other, you miss out on a lot! With a digital image, your guests are free to send photos, tweet, upload to Facebook, or Instagram photos to their heart’s content. Physical prints are also good as they can be displayed at home or office, making your event memorable to your guests! Make sure to look for a photo booth company that offers both digital and physical images, so you get the best of both images.
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Photo Booth + Photo Album = Memories
Photo Booth captures additional images of your guests at your event. Your professional photographer can’t be everywhere and might miss out on your other guests. Don’t worry, photo booths are there to capture the fun when your photographer can’t. And to make it more memorable, aside from the digital and physical images your guests take home, a photo album that is provided by your chosen photo booth company will have those extra printouts taken that your guests can sign and write messages or best wishes for you. The attendant will make sure that there are extra printouts just for the photo album and encourage guests to sign in. These photo albums are popular in weddings and birthdays. Make sure to include it in your package as these memories can last a lifetime.
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Check The Venue Layout and Your Event Theme
Photo Booths like the Magic Mirror Booth can be designed the way you want it to be. If you have a rustic theme, then the rustic frame can be used. For corporate events, the Black frame is perfect as well as Gold frame with the red carpet. It is also essential to place the photo booth that has good lighting and enough space for people to queue in without interrupting the dance floor or other tables.
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Give Great Favours
Different photo booths offer strips, postcard size or even MAGNET printouts! Just add a bit extra, and you will have magnet printouts that can be displayed at home or office. Photo Booth printouts are your perfect wedding favours, and the layout can also be custom-design that matches your wedding invites. Other corporate events can even incorporate their logo in the photo layout.
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Don’t Forget to Use the Photo Booth!
Most newlyweds and event hosts forget to use the booth at their own event. So make sure to schedule time to use the photo booth before the night ends. You will definitely enjoy it!
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