Sharing photographs and snapshots of special moments and celebrations is an essential part of party planning in our age of social media.
Party planners know that if they’re putting together a special occasion such as a wedding, birthday, a graduation ceremony or a gala, making the process of capturing these incredible memories is paramount. Equally, event organizers understand that photo booths can be an invaluable tool to boost publicity of PR events such as a product launch or a grand opening, a corporate event, tradeshow, convention or festival.
Photo booths allow guests to easily take photos and instantly share them across social media and through their network. The Kande photo booth packages also come with instant onsite printing which gives guests the perfect party memento to take away with them.
How Much Does a Photo Booth Rental Cost?
There are a variety of factors that can affect the final photo booth rental cost. For a standard package the cost of photo booth rental ranges from $700 – $2300 for an event. In addition, there is an hourly rate with 3 hours being the minimum. The final price is determined by the type of photo booth hired, the rental duration, and if additional features or upgrades are requested.
This article will break down all the different factors to make sure the perfect booth makes it to the event. Keep reading to find out about:
- The different types of photobooths on offer
- What is included in photo booth rental packages
- What upgrades are available and how they can enhance the interaction
- What hosts and guests can expect from their photo booth experience
Types of Photo Booths and Their Price Differences
Every Kande photo booth is designed to be user-friendly so guests don’t need to be tech-geniuses to capture the perfect photo. Our full-service packages all come with an onsite attendant who will be with the booth to help guests to set up each snap and to ensure everything runs smoothly throughout the event. When opting for the self-service Kande station, our team will drop off the booth prior to the event, explain to event organizers how the booth functions, and then pick up the equipment afterwards.
This section lays out the different photo booth options that Kande have available and the cost of photo booth rental. It includes the different factors to consider when choosing which is the best setup for different types of venues and what unique features and upgrades will really make a lasting impression on guests.
Summary of Photo Booth Prices:
Standard Photo Booth Packages: $700 – $2300
AI Photo Booths: Starting at $6000
Glam Booths: Starting at $2295
GIF Booths: $700 – $1750
360 Booths: $3000-$4000
Selfie Stations: $700 – $1500
Roaming Photo Booths: $900 – $2000
Rental Duration: minimum 3 hours
Standard Photo Booth Packages
Price range: $700 – $2300
There are many different options within the standard photobooth package. Our team at Kande can assist clients in finding the perfect photo booth to rent to suit any kind of event. In addition to the standard photo booth rental options, there is a full range of other unique photo and video experiences.
AI Photo Booths
Prices range: Starting at $6000
Requirements:
– Standard photo booth packages require 8x8ft of space
– 110V, 15A, 3-pronged outlet on a dedicated circuit within 20ft of the setup area
– Internet connection with minimum 30Mbps WIFI or ethernet hardline with access to a non-captive portal
– Suitable for inside or outside (preferably with a shelter overhead)
Cutting edge AI photo booths have revolutionized event photography. The interactive AI technology uses facial recognition to insert guests into custom generated AI environments. The choice of AI scenes is endless. Whether your guests want to appear as superheroes fighting aliens whilst flying through space or be placed within a tropical rainforest whilst swinging on vines with Tarzan – anything is possible!
Work with the Kande team in advance to custom generate up to 10 different tailored AI scenes to fit a theme.
AI photo booths require the same as a standard photo booth setup: a photo booth kiosk and an optional backdrop. The AI removes the venue background or backdrop before generating the photos but it’s important that there aren’t other guests walking in the camera’s field of view.
Glam Booths
Price range: Starting at $2295
Requirements:
– Standard photo booth packages require 8x8ft of space
– 110V, 15A, 3-pronged outlet on a dedicated circuit within 15ft of the setup area
– Internet connection with minimum 30Mbps WIFI or ethernet hardline with access to a non-captive portal
– Suitable for inside or outside (preferably with a shelter overhead)
The glam booths require a standard photo booth set up with a crisp white backdrop. These booths are equipped with a skin softening beauty filter that smooths out all blemishes to give the guests a glamorous, flawless finish. The filter enhances the guests’ natural beauty ensuring they have flattering photos mid-party.
Glam booths are a perfect choice for weddings, corporate events and any other special occasion. Photos can be instantly printed on our premium photo paper in under 10 seconds, providing the perfect takeaway for guests. Digital photos can also be shared via text, email and social media.
GIF Booths
Prices range: $700 – $1750
Requirements:
– Standard photo booth packages require 8x8ft of space
– 110V, 15A, 3-pronged outlet on a dedicated circuit within 20ft of the setup area
– Suitable for inside or outside (preferably with a shelter overhead)
– Access to WIFI
Animated GIFs are incredibly popular. The GIF booth takes a series of 3 to 4 photos which are then rendered into a short GIF file to create a fun, jerky animation. Props that are connected to the theme of the event can be incorporated into the photos, and a bespoke backdrop can be used to build on the fun and drama.
The GIFs are immediately available to share on social media, via email or text, or on our social sharing kiosks. Working with our team ahead of the event we can create custom designs to add a name, logo and hashtag as an overlay to every guests’ GIF.
Although animated GIF files are incredibly fun to share digitally, guests also love to have a physical take away. GIF booths offer the best of both worlds as guests can choose one frame from their GIF to print out on the spot.
360 Booths
Price range: $3000 – $4000
Requirements:
– 10×10ft of flat, level, solid space
– 110V, 15A, *3 pronged outlet on a dedicated circuit within 20ft of the setup area
– Suitable for indoors or outdoors (preferably with a shelter overhead)
– Access to WIFI
– Power points are a bonus but the 360 platform, camera and LED lights can run off battery power
As guests stand on a platform a spinning camera rotates 360 degrees around them to film a video. Depending on the size of the platform and set up, 360 Booths can fit from 1 to 5 people. The set for the 360 enclosures can be fully customized so they are branded or themed for each event. Extra drama can be added by the use of confetti and fog cannons.
There are options to add digital video effects including slow motion, boomerang and other filters. Music files are available to be added to the videos to give them a more personalized touch. Working with our team in advance we can also create branded video overlays and custom intros and outros.
Once captured the videos are instantly available and optimized to be shared via QR code, email, or text message and of course, on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok. Videos are typically 15 seconds long to optimize sharing.
There will be a constant presence of the Kande technicians at the event to make sure guests have the best experience and everything runs smoothly.
Selfie Stations
Price range: $700 – $1500
Requirements:
– Suitable for small space
– Suitable for indoors or outdoors (preferably with a shelter overhead)
– Access to WIFI and power points
Selfie stations are known as the modern photo booth kiosk for events. They are very compact, requiring very little room to operate and don’t need a backdrop. They are ideal for any event but are especially suited to conferences, expos, marketing activations, corporate events, retail installations and trade shows.
A selfie station is a sleek set up with an iPad-based digital photo booth with LED lighting. They are very user-friendly and direct users to create fun photos, GIFs, and boomerangs that can be instantly shared. They don’t require an attendee.
The selfie stations can be fully brand wrapped and our team can create personalized templates using logos or backdrops.
Roaming Photo Booths
Price range: $900 – $2000
Requirements:
– There are no space requirements
– Suitable for indoors or outdoors
– Venues require a good WIFI connection to get the most out of the experience
– Power outlets are not required as the equipment is fully battery powered
If there isn’t space for a physical set up or if an event is in a beautiful setting with a variety of fantastic backdrops, the roaming photo booth is the perfect choice. One of our friendly staff will move around the venue meeting and photographing the guests using a handheld portable ring light and handheld photo booth. Guests can immediately view their photos and share them digitally via email and text. The portable booth set up can create photos, GIFs and Boomerangs.
Other Factors to Consider:
Inside Vs Outside
An interactive outdoor photo booth can add a fun ambience to the entrance of an event. The added laughter and spectacle of the guests posing for individual or group photos can create a buzz, a lively social atmosphere and create a focal point.
In good weather photo booths can function perfectly outdoors. However, when it is raining, snowing or in high winds they must be indoors. The perfect location outdoors is stationed under a shelter. They also must be set up on a flat, solid surface and have access to an adequate power outlet.
Open Air Vs Private Photo Booth
An open-air booth is best suited for group photos as guests tend to have more space to pose, and the added visibility encourages others to dive in! They can be easily customized with different backdrops which can include company logos and slogans to enhance brand awareness. They can also be very easy to set up as they often only require a WIFI connection and a power outlet. The only drawbacks are that some of the shyer guests may prefer more privacy when having a photo taken and they can also require additional lighting.
The more traditional private photo booth set up offers guests a more intimate experience of having photos taken without everyone else watching. There is also more control over lighting so the quality of the photos tends to be a bit more consistent. These booths usually take up less space and can be neatly tucked into more compact spaces which is ideal for smaller venues.
Rental Packages and What’s Included
For private events and wedding photo booth rental, Kande photo booths are offered in three different packages: Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Our premium photo booth packages all come with instant onsite printing with top photo lab quality prints. Guests will receive their party mementos in just 11 seconds. Many of the booths offer instant digital photo sharing via email and text message.
Bronze
3 hours of booth time
Unlimited photo sessions
Unlimited 2×6 prints
Customized photo template
Choice of basic backdrop
Onsite technician
Premium prop signs
Online gallery
Silver
3 hours of booth time
Unlimited photo sessions
Unlimited 2×6 or 4×6 prints
Customized photo template
Choice of premium backdrop
Onsite technician
Premium prop signs
Online gallery
Premium services included:
Social media sharing kiosk
Unlimited 2×6 or 4×6 prints
Choice of premium backdrop
Optional upgrade: Flower wall backdrops
Gold
3 hours of booth time
Unlimited photo sessions
Unlimited 2×6 or 4×6 prints
Customized photo template
Choice of premium backdrop
Onsite technician
Premium prop signs
Online gallery
Premium services included:
Animated GIFs
Unlimited 2×6 or 4×6 prints
Roaming photo booth: 3 hours
Social media sharing kiosk
Choice of premium backdrop
Optional upgrade: Flower wall backdrops
Optional Upgrades and Their Costs
Summary of Add-On Prices:
GIFs: $350
Green Screen: $300
Custom Branded Step and Repeat Backdrop: $500
Flower Wall Backdrops: $600
GIFs
Upgrade price: $350
GIFs are incredibly popular and add a lot of fun to any event. This add on will allow guests to play around with the option of making short, quirky GIFs that can be easily shared across social media.
Custom Backdrops
Green Screen: $300
Custom Branded Step and Repeat Backdrop: $500
Our design team can create customized photo templates with a name, brand logo, hashtag, slogan. They can also customize an 8’x8′ backdrop by printing any design, text or logo. The other option is to use a greenscreen and our team can create a digital backdrop which will give the same effect (although branding won’t be visible at the event, just on the photos when printed and shared).
Flower Wall Backdrops
Upgrade price: $600
Our premium handmade flower walls are beautifully crafted to create an eye-catching feature at events. Using multi-layered, high quality artificial flowers when the photos come out they look ultra-realistic. Flower walls are the perfect addition to any high-end event and entice guests to get their photos taken.
There are a variety of flower walls to choose from including:
- Daquiri rose wall
- White leaves flower wall
- Pastel pink and white rose wall
- Sangria rose wall
- Purple haze rose wall
- Rainforest rose wall
Corporate Brand Activations
Kande photo booths provide a unique service for corporate brand activations. Our team has a strong track record of providing the latest photo booth trends for brand activations nationwide. Working with some of the biggest brands and agencies the Kande team have created bespoke set ups that give events the extra wow factor.
Our staff specialize in combining cutting-edge technology with customizable booths to align with a company’s branding strategy. From custom developed software to incorporating logos, custom backdrops, or branded digital overlays, our team is ready to work with clients to create a unique experience. Speak to our team today to find out about how custom upgrades and add-ons can provide an event with unique branding appeal.
Is Renting a Photo Booth Worth the Cost?
Once an event has passed, memories fade but photos last. Whether an event planner is creating a product launch or a wedding, high-quality photos of guests are always an essential component.
Kande photo booths offer a level of interaction that not only creates photos and videos for the host but also encourages the viral digital sharing of photos and videos via the guests. The interactive element that guests experience creates an explosion of excitement and hype around the photo booth that is infectious. This encourages the shyest of guests to get involved in the fun.
Photo booths, whichever type is chosen, offer an easy, enjoyable and exciting element to any event and the best part is that our Kande team takes care of everything! Our full-service photo booth packages come with our friendly skilled staff who handle all the technical elements, the set up and the dismantling at the end of the event. They guide guests through the process so they get the best, high-quality photos in under 11 seconds.
So is the cost of photo booth rental worth it? Don’t take our word for it. Browse through the photos on the Kande gallery to see the faces of event guests and read our many reviews on social media to decide if renting a photo booth is worth the cost.