Do You Really Need a Photo Booth at Your Event?

Let’s be honest. If you’re planning an event, your to-do list is already long…

Venue, food, music, timeline, signage, and a million little details in between.

So when someone suggests a photo booth, it’s fair to wonder: Do I actually need one?

We get it. We run a photo booth company, but we also care about good events. So let’s break it down in a way that’s actually helpful.

A Booth Isn’t Just About Photos — It’s About Energy

The best events have movement. People getting up, mingling, laughing. A good photo booth creates a moment outside the dinner table or dance floor.

It gives guests something to do and not just something for Instagram.

Especially during lulls (like cocktail hour, after dinner, or while the couple is off taking photos), a booth adds energy without needing more planning on your part.

Guests Love Taking Home Something Physical

Even in a digital world, people love printed keepsakes.

And if the prints are styled well (think a custom overlay, a flattering shot, and a quality print), it becomes something guests keep on their fridge, desk, or in a scrapbook.

Compare that to most wedding favors. How many of those actually last?

It’s a Different Kind of Memory

Your event photographer captures the big, beautiful moments: the vows, the speeches, the décor.

A photo booth captures the in-between moments: the goofy poses, the inside jokes, the three-generations-in-one-photo moments.

It’s not a replacement for a photographer. It’s a complement. A different lens on the same day.

It Works for All Ages

Kids. Teenagers. Parents. Grandparents. A photo booth is one of the few parts of an event that works across generations without effort. Everyone knows how to pose, and nobody feels left out.

That’s not something you can say about most entertainment options.

When It Might Not Be Worth It

Not every event needs a booth. If you’re hosting something small, short, or highly casual (like a backyard BBQ with 12 friends), it might feel like overkill. Or if the venue layout makes it hard to carve out space, it can sometimes be more stress than it’s worth.

But for weddings, company parties, birthdays, showers, or anything where guests are dressing up and celebrating something meaningful — it’s usually a hit.

Final Thought

At the end of the day, a photo booth isn’t just about the photos. It’s about giving your guests a shared experience they’ll remember.

And yes, having fun prints at the end is part of that. But the real value is in the way it lifts the energy of the whole event.

If you’re curious what a photo booth could look like at your event — no pressure, just ideas — you can check out our packages [here].