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. 1

    Choose your booth

    Enclosed, open-air or 360 booths suit different events and spaces.

  2. 2

    Build packages by hours

    Hours of hire, prints or digital copies, props and a backdrop.

  3. 3

    Ask venues what they need

    Many venues ask for insurance documents and electrical safety checks.

  4. 4

    Show sample photos

    Hosts book what they can picture at their event.

  5. 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.

Change any word first

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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.

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