Photo Booth Equipment Guide

TL;DR:
Starting a photo booth business can be a significant investment, but choosing the right equipment is key. Begin with high-quality basics and upgrade as your business grows. Learn about essential gear, optional upgrades, and how PBI can support your journey to success.

So, you’re brand new to the photo booth biz, and you’re unsure what kind of photo booth equipment you need to get started?

We’ve all been there.

We realize that high-quality, professional photo booth equipment is a big investment. That goes double if you don’t currently have a ton of cash flow. We’ve found that the trick to starting strong is to start with high-quality basics and upgrade as you grow.

In this blog, we’ll discuss what photo booth equipment you need, and what photo booth equipment is merely nice to have. Read on to learn our top tips before you drop cash on the wrong photo booth supplies!

The Best Photo Booth Equipment for Beginners

You’re basic photo booth equipment list should include:

A great camera
A high-quality photo printer
Photo booth software (there are free options out there!)
An interface on which to run your photo booth software, like an iPad

At a minimum, most clients will also expect a lighting setup and backdrop. If you buy a complete photo booth set up, your camera, lighting, and tripod will be integrated. Even a basic ring light photo booth or iPad photo booth is a great way to get started.

Don’t forget other consumable basics, like photo paper and toner.

Photo Booth Equipment Upgrades

Have a bigger budget, or just ready to take your business to the next level? The following photo booth equipment is a great way to upgrade your basic set up and expand your offerings.

Nice-to-have equipment includes:

Upgraded lighting, like a spotlight, flash, and diffuser set up
Photo booth software with more features, like customization or social media integration
A selection of backdrops and props for rent

Basically, anything you can add to make your booth more interactive is an awesome, desirable upgrade.

However, if income is your goal, the best investment you can make is a second booth! You can double the number of events you can work at one time. If you have the clients and the staff, it’s time to expand!

Start Strong with PBI

When you work with PBI, you can get your hands on a turnkey business package. You’ll start your business with high-quality photo booth set up equipment. From a professional business logo to small business coaching, we’ll start you off on the right foot. We’ll even consult with you personally to make sure you choose the photo booth equipment that’s right for you.

In fact, PBI is dedicated to ensuring our entrepreneurs are the best they can be. Attend a FREE Photo Booth Boss webinar to learn if this business is right for you.

You can also check out our ebook, Photo Booth Secrets. Once you’re invested, join our Photo Booth Business Club. We guarantee you’ll have the support you need at every stage of your journey toward a six-figure salary.