Welcome to this series of articles about "How To Build A Photo Booth"
. These articles were written by the staff at Photo
Booth Experts.
The purpose of these articles is not
to sell our products. Rather, they were written to give ideas, details and
other useful information to those looking to build their own photo booths.
PLEASE NOTE! What you about to read is only our opinion (based on our
own experience) of what we feel is the best approach when building and
designing a photo booth for party rentals.
Remember that the choice of structure design, components used and software is
ultimately up to you.
To
build
a photo booth you will need the following components:
·
Photo booth Computer
Photo Booth Software
Photo booth Camera
Photo Booth Printer
Photo booth Monitor
Photo booth Lighting
Photo Booth Enclosure
Photo booth Lighting
Photo Booth Accessories
Photo
Booth Enclosure
In this article we will not be providing you with blue
prints that contain dimensions and instructions on how to build your own photo
booth enclosure. The reason is because
we realize that building your photo booth will be a matter of personal taste
and preferences.
Instead we will give you an overview of what we consider to
be the important factors to consider when building your own photo booth enclosure.
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What to look for when building a Photo Booth Enclosure
The Look. The appearance
of your photo booth is critical.
The saying “First impressions formulate instant opinions” is very true. Make
sure your photo booth looks nice and that it is not an eyesore. Make sure it
has neutral colors that will easily blend in with the décor of any type of
event. Avoid the embarrassment of a
cheesy and cheap looking photo booth. The more professional and eye
pleasing your photo booth looks the more positive reactions and future business
you’ll receive.
The way you decide to design your photo booth is a matter of
personal taste, creativity and preferences.
Always keep in mind that ultimately you are not building your photo
booth for yourself but rather for others to enjoy.
The safety. Do not ignore the
importance of maintaining high safety standards.
Make sure there are no electrical components accessible to
the customers and that all cords and cables are tucked away and out of reach. Don’t
skimp on durable construction of your photo booth enclosure. It needs to be capable
of withstanding a great deal of abuse. Parties can often be filled with people
who have been drinking and are not considering the damage they can
inadvertently cause to the photo booth. Just know that your structure will be
put to the test at some point by an over eager party guest.
Examine your booth carefully for the weak points and
eliminate the safety issues before going on your first event. Make sure your
structure is solid, durable and non-flimsy.
If you are using any kind of material to surround your
enclosure be sure your photo booth is fire retardant.
The comfort. Make sure your photo booth is comfortable to use for all
your customers. The comfort factor is often determined by the size and interior
design.
Handicap
Accessibility. Make sure your photo booth will be
able to accommodate handicap customers.
The cleanliness. When building the photo booth enclosure we recommend using
materials that will be very easy to clean and sanitize. Cleaning doesn’t take long and should be done
on a regular basis.
The sign. Make sure your photo booth enclosure has some kind of a
sign that tells the customers what they are seeing. Usually the sign “PHOTO
BOOTH” will do the job.
There are no limits to improvements when it comes to Photo
Booth Enclosures. In all honesty, since our original design, we have changed
our photo booth enclosure design 5 times (1 change per year since starting our
photo booth rental business).
It really is a “learn as you go” journey. Be ready and expect that you will be making
design changes along the way as well. Usually
you cannot predict everything at the beginning and build everything right.
We hope this article will help you
to make better decisions when it comes to building your Photo Booth Enclosure.
·
How To Build A Photo Booth: Part 1 -
Computer for the Photo Booth
·
How To Build A Photo Booth: Part 2 -
Photo Booth Software
·
How To Build A Photo Booth: Part 3 -
Photo booth Camera
·
How To Build A Photo Booth: Part 4 -
Photo Booth Printer
·
How To Build A Photo Booth: Part 5 –
Photo booth Monitor
·
How To Build A Photo Booth: Part 6 –
Photo booth Lighting
·
How To Build A Photo Booth: Part 7 -
Photo Booth Enclosure
·
How To Build A Photo Booth: Part 8 -
Photo Booth Accessories
