Miami Photo Booth Do’s and Don’ts

Photo Booth Do’s and Don’ts | Miami Edition

Are you planning an event in Miami and considering a photo booth rental? Great choice! Alongside food and music, photo booths offer an entertaining experience for all guests. From traditional on-site printing booths to the innovative 360 booths, there’s something for everyone in the world of photo booths.

Whether it’s your first time renting a booth or you’re a detailed event host, here’s a list of do’s and don’ts to ensure your event in South Florida is smooth and successful. Let’s dive in!

Renting a Photo Booth: The Do’s

1. Provide a Covered Area: Miami’s weather is unpredictable. Protect the photo booth equipment from sudden downpours or intense heat by placing it under a cover. Even if it’s nice and sunny out, this just means it’s hot. Which means photo booth equipment (cameras, computers, Ipads, printers) can be damaged if exposed to the heat and humidity for too long.  Also, do we really want guests out in the hot sun squinting their eyes in the photos? DO provide a covered area if your event is outdoors, whether it’s during the day or evening.
2. Ensure Enough Space: DO check the space requirements of your photo booth vendor. Most booths need at least an 8ft square area. Lack of space can cause delays and setup issues.
3. Share Your Timeline and Floor-plan: DO provide all your vendors, including your photo booth company, with the event timeline and floor-plan to help expedite setup and ensure smooth operations.
4. Communicate with Your Event Planner: DO share your event planner’s contact information with your photo booth company. Keeping your planner informed about booth requirements ensures a seamless event. If your vendor doesn’t do so, make sure you keep your planner informed about any photo booth requirements to ensure a seamless event. We send out an automatic email with all of our requirements to your event planner upon signing our contract to ensure the smoothest event process.
5. Provide a Wall for Backdrops: With us in particular, DO provide a wall or vertical surface to place your backdrop against. Through our 12+ yrs in business, we’ve come to acceptance that guests will always think the backdrop is a wall and inevitably lean against it. This has caused multiple incidents where guests fall back (luckily no injuries) and backdrop stands break therefore no backdrop for your photos & possible additional fees for damage.
6. Offer Water and Snacks: DO offer or provide your vendors with water and possible snacks/food if they’re working for 4+ hours. Remember, even if the photo booth is open for 4 hours that doesn’t include the drive and setup times which equals to a 6-8hr work day for your photo booth team. This may or may not be a requirement from your photo booth vendor but it’s definitely always appreciated.
7. Visit the Booth: DO make time to experience the photo booth yourself! As the host, make time to create your own memories with this entertainment feature. We’ve had many brides email us afterwards expressing their regret in not going to the photo booth while other clients who still have their photo booth pictures as their social media avatars till this day because they love the more candid/authentic shots.

Renting a Photo Booth: The Don’ts

1. Avoid High-Risk Placements: DON’T place the backdrop near railings or high floors where guests might trip or lean back dangerously. For the safety of clients and guests, our restrictions when it comes to backdrop placement are quite firm. Check with your photo booth vendor for their regulations but always err on the side of caution.
2. Mind Ceiling Height: Ensure the venue’s ceiling height accommodates the backdrop, which is typically 8ft tall. DON’T forget to inform your vendor if there are any height restrictions.
3. Plan for Weather: DON’T forget to have a backup plan for outdoor events in case of rain or extreme weather. Again, it’s Miami and anything can happen when it comes to the weather!
4. Strategic Placement: DON’T place the booth too far from the main reception area where guests might miss it. If necessary, ask the DJ to announce its location periodically.
5. Avoid High Traffic Areas: DON’T set up the booth near the bar or other crowded spots to prevent congestion and ensure guests can enjoy the experience comfortably.
6. Book Early: DON’T wait until the last minute to book your photo booth or finalize the photo designs. Early booking ensures enough time for customization and setup.
7. Communicate with Vendor: DON’T leave it to chance, if you’re unsure about the placement for your photo booth, contact your vendor. We’re more than happy to brainstorm ideas and help find a solution.

*If Backdrop requirements aren’t met or can’t be met, no problem, we’ll proceed with your photo booth rental without a backdrop!

By following these DO’s and DON’Ts, your Miami photo booth rental will be a hit, creating unforgettable moments for you and your guests. Have questions or want to secure your photo booth rental? Contact us today and we’ll be happy to assist!

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