8 Questions to Ask Before Booking with a Photo Booth Rental Company

If you’ve got your heart set on hiring a photo booth service for your next event, there are a few things you should first ask the company before hiring them. You don’t want to get stuck with a service you’re not happy with or that doesn’t provide everything you hoped for. But there are some questions you may not even think of until it’s too late. Don’t worry, we’ve done the research so you don’t have to and have put together a list of questions you should ask before you hire a photo booth rental company:

1. What is included in your rental fee?

Some photo booth companies charge additional fees for “extras” that you may assume are part of your rental fee. It’s well worth asking if the services of a photo booth attendant and a variety of props are included in the advertised photo booth price.

2. What types of props do you provide?

The props offered by different companies will vary greatly. Examples of the types of props which may be included in your photo booth package include masquerade style masks, moustaches, feather boas, and top hats.

3. Are your props in good condition?

Some companies reuse the same props for several years, so it’s definitely worth asking how frequently they replace their props. We’re sure your guests won’t be too keen to touch filthy or worn out props.

4. What types of packages do you offer?

Packages typically vary, depending on how many guests you’ve invited to your event and how many hours you’d like to rent a photo booth for. You don’t want to be forced into a package that isn’t for you, so ask what is offered in each and choose a package that works for your specific event and need.

5. Are you insured?

If the company isn’t insured, how can you trust them? You want peace of mind that you’re covered if something goes wrong, so you should also ask the photo booth company if they can add your venue to the insurance policy for your event.

6. Can I customize my printed photos or photo strips?

Some companies allow clients to customize their printed photos by inserting their choice of text or date on the print. This is ideal if you’re celebrating a huge milestone such as a wedding.

7. Do your photo booths print out hard copies of photos?

Some photo booths print out physical copies of photos, which your guests can take home as souvenirs, while others email your guests their photos. Ideally, you want both. If the photo booth prints out photos strips on the spot, your guests will leave your event with a nice keepsake. Then they can go home and print up larger copies that will be sent to them via email.

8. How will I get a copy of all of the photos which are taken at my event?

Sure, all your guests can leave your event with the actual photos they took, but we’re sure you also want copies of all the fun! Try to hire a photo booth company that will store all the event photos online so you can access them later. An online gallery will allow you to download any photos of your event you want, whenever you want, so you can save them on your computer or share them on social media.

These are the main questions you’ll want to ask a potential photo booth rental company. Then you can consider extras to really fit with today’s lifestyle, like if the company offers social media integration or green screens. Don’t end up disappointed with a less than stellar photo booth rental. Ask these questions first and make your event a huge success that your guests will remember forever.