Parties and eventsEvenings and weekendsA booth, props and a car
Start a photo booth business
To start a photo booth business, choose a booth that suits the events you want, such as weddings or birthdays, build two or three packages by hours and extras, and check insurance and venue rules. Then let hosts check your free dates and request a booking online.
At a glance
- You start with
- A booth, props and a car
- Time
- Evenings and weekends
- Where you work
- Wedding venues, halls, offices and homes
- Who pays
- Couples, party hosts and companies planning events
- Check first
- Public liability insurance, venue requirements, and electrical safety checks
How to start a photo booth business
- 1
Choose your booth
Enclosed, open-air or 360 booths suit different events and spaces.
- 2
Build packages by hours
Hours of hire, prints or digital copies, props and a backdrop.
- 3
Ask venues what they need
Many venues ask for insurance documents and electrical safety checks.
- 4
Show sample photos
Hosts book what they can picture at their event.
- 5
Partner with planners and venues
Event planners and venues recommend suppliers they trust.
The app that runs it
Packages, date availability and booking requests. Fabricate builds it from the words below; change any of them first.
Build free. No card needed.
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Questions about starting a photo booth business
- What insurance does a photo booth business need?
- Public liability insurance is commonly asked for by venues, and equipment cover protects your booth. Ask venues what they require.
- Which events book photo booths?
- Weddings, milestone birthdays, school dances and company parties are the most common.
Or build the app for your own idea
60 credits a month, free, with 1 app online at a time.
Build free. No card needed.