How to Choose a Photo Booth Company
How to Choose a Photo Booth Company? How are you going to leave an impression on guests at your celebration? Photo booth rentals are a nifty way for guests to strike a pose and capture the memories. The main question is how to choose a photo booth vendor? Do you know the right things to look for in a reputable company? Listed below are 7 factors that you need keep in mind when interviewing companies. Something that seems small and unimportant, might actually affect your picture quality. You want to avoid going through the long process of picking a company to have them affect the outcome of your event.
Read our tips below to learn how to pick a photo sooth service.
Can your booth allow guests with special needs? A majority of vendors make you stand while taking your picture. People with handicap disabilities will want to take photos as well. Any reputable company will have a removable bench that allows wheelchair access quickly and easily.
What is the max amount of people that can comfortably fit into the booth at once? Some vendors only allow 3-4 people to take photos at a given time. This means your line for the photobooth gets longer as guests wait. A good amount of people to max out at is around 6 or 8. You know what they say, the more the merrier!
Does your company carry an insurance policy? This is a biggie with events; as a matter of fact most venues require proof of insurance. The insurance does more than protect the company, but also the contracting parties involved. It is also important that the company is legally filed with your state. Large corporations and school districts require a W9 form from contracting businesses at the end of the fiscal year. If they are not licensed then you will not be able to write off this expense during tax season.
How many years has your company been in business? You want to avoid booking with a new upstart that has been in business for less than 1 year. On average, photo booths are booked 1 year prior to the event date. The longer your vendor has been around for, the longer you can expect them to stay around. The last thing you want to happen is to lose money on a legitimate deposit.
Can I see a photo strip sample and talk with previous clients? You want to get an idea of the photo quality. Reputable companies use industry grade dye sublimation printers. These photos are water proof and will last many years. You do not have to worry about the color fading or ink smudging. Ink jet printers will give you the lowest quality imaginable. It is very easy for a company to drop a sample photo in the mail. They should also be able to e-mail you a list of references.
How will we get the pictures after the party? Most photo booths hand out a double print during the event. This means guests get one copy and the other can go into a memory book. You can also expect an online gallery to view the images. A common problem is that companies won’t have a way for guests to retrieve their photos. They might want to print off a copy for a friend of the family. The service you choose should have a way for guests to find and download their images after the event.
