How is this different than any other photo booth out there?
We're so glad you asked that question! Once our clients experience our Portrait booth they don't ever want to step into a typical photo booth ever again (that's what they say, not us., but we agree). One of the most well known rules in photography is "The bigger the light, the softer the light will be. The smaller the light, the harsher the light will be.". If you see a photo booth with a tiny flash on it, run! The image is going to look horrible. Why do you think that they give you a bunch of cheap props to cover up your face? "Look how awesome I look in this vending machine photo booth picture"- said no one ever! Our light is gigantic and it will make you and your guests look amazing. Another reason our Portrait Booth is in a league of its own is the fact that we only employ professional photographers to run it, NOT an attendant. Our photographers will show you exactly how to pose if you need help to make sure all of your pictures turn out amazing. Last but not least, we display the images instantly to a giant screen right beside the guests so they can see the image immediately. It's not a 9.7 inch screen, it's an 80 inch screen! This is Texas isn't it? Another great testament to our booth is that our clients have used their images as Christmas cards and have ordered large canvas prints to hang on their walls. We've never seen or heard of that happening with our competition’s images.
When should we book?
As soon as you can. Popular wedding months will fill up fast while popular Holiday event dates will also fill up fast. All that is required is a $200 retainer.
Can you deliver Black and White images?
Of course! You can choose black and white or color images just let us know! See the black and white gallery example located here.
What equipment do you use?
We use a professional full-frame DSLR along with professional studio lighting. Most typical photo booths use point and shoot cameras and very small lights. While other companies are trying to automate everything, we strive for the ultimate in quality with better images, better gear, better lighting, and better pictures. A wedding photographer uses the best equipment money can buy, why should the photo booth equipment be any different?
Can we see our images when they are taken?
Oh yeaaa! That is part of what makes our Portrait Booth so different. The images are instantly displayed onto an 80 inch screen or 50 inch HDTV, not a 9.7 inch iPad screen…. Everything is bigger in Texas, right?
What is the turn around time for the images taken at our event?
Your images will be available online when you wake up (in good health) the next morning. No more searching for a wrinkle and damaged print. Just type in the url on the guest card and download, email, and share your images to everyone. It's that easy.
Some companies offer a CD the same night, why don't you?
We hand crop and color correct to perfection each and every image taken at our booth. We're proud of maintaining this level of service while other companies automate theirs. It's one of the main reasons our images are far superior than our competition. Images will be available in the morning when you wake up for downloading and sharing.
What's the footprint of each of your booths?
Our Mini Portrait Booth is about 8.5'x 6' and fits 1-6 people comfortably. Our XL Portrait Booth fits 1-18 people comfortably. Depending on your scrunching skills and patience you can fit a few more.
Do you offer prints?
YES! With our larger packages we offer prints that you can pass out to employees or send along with thank you cards to your guests. We can even customize the images with a personal message (1 message for all the prints), such as "Thank you for being such a great part of our day!" or "Thank you for being a part of our team!". Traditional photo booths offer onsite printing which sounds appealing until you hear that over 90% of those images are swept up off the floor at the end of the night, damaged, wrinkled and thrown away by the guests. It's now 2015 and sharing images from your mobile device is continuing to grow. We believe having the flexibility to print images any size you like and sharing the images immediately to your friends and family is better than a flimsy, low quality print that will inevitably be thrown away.
How many hours can you shoot for?
As many as you would like. Our biggest package covers 5 hours, which covers most long receptions and corporate events, and you can add on as many hours as you would like.
Can this booth be outdoors?
It depends on if there are power outlets available and if it's in a semi enclosed space. Patios work on most occasions but we definitely prefer to be out of the unpredictable Texas winds. One power outlet is required to run the booth, two for the booth and display.
Do you offer a payment plan?
Yes we do! We can split up payments into 2 payments with the total due before the event date.
How far do you travel?
we travel all over the country and even for destination weddings. Travel fees do apply. Call us for a quote.
How many people can fit into each booth?
1-6 people in our Mini Portrait Booth and 1-18 people in our XL Portrait Booth. Depending on your scrunching skills and patience, you can fit a few more.
My wedding photographer is offering me a deal on their photo booth, why shouldn't I go with that?
Wedding photographers are focused on 1000 other things on your wedding day, we know because we do shoot some weddings every year. Being focused full time on your booth at your event allows us to capture every crazy moment. It also allows your wedding photographer(s) to focus on the other moments happening throughout your day.
Is an attendant there the whole time?
A professional photographer is present the entire time. We don't employ attendants. It's very important for us to maintain the highest quality for our brand.
What's the difference between an attendant and a professional photographer?
An attendant is there to make sure the equipment is working. A photographer is there to make sure the images come out at the highest quality.
Do you have props?
If you have seen our images, you'll notice that there are not a lot of props in the images. This isn't to say that we can't use props, we just prefer the look of nicely dressed people having fun. Nothing kills a great photo more than holding up a 25 cent prop over a great smile. If you absolutely have to have props, we'll make it happen. We think you might agree that our examples look way better without the cheap, overdone mustache props.
Can I bring my own props?
Of course! In our consultation we'll discuss any and all ideas that you have and see how to best incorporate them with our Portrait Booth.
What kind of background do you use?
We use a few different backgrounds, depending on the design, from seamless paper to seamless vinyl. We keep the backgrounds very simple so the focus is on the people in the pictures.
Can I use my own custom made background?
Of course, we will discuss any and all design related issues in or initial consultation.
What time will you be there for setup?
We will usually arrive an hour to an hour and a half before the event starts.
How long will it take you to break down?
Around 30 minutes
Do you shoot weddings or any other type of photography?
We shoot a few select weddings each year. We also do family and kid shoots as well as our world famous Photo Caricatures. Check out each of them at our main website HERE
Where do we go to get our images?
A beautiful custom guest card is created for your event with the location of the images. Each guest participating in the Photo Booth will receive a card. Just go to the url when you wake up in the morning and download directly to your phone, computer or tablet and share away!
Do you offer any albums?
Yes! Currently we offer a variety of very high quality coffee table style books.
