Originally blogged: “Celebrating Love and Music at Dan and Chloe’s Wedding” from Pro Sound DJs or continue reading below. We had the pleasure of being part of Dan and Chloe's wedding this past Friday at the stunning Clyde Iron Malting Building in Duluth, MN. What an amazing experience! From the processional song of "Simply the Best" by Noah Reid (Schitt's Creek) to the grand march song of "Love you for a long time" by Maggie Rogers, we felt the love in the air! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmbXgoF9jEI The dinner was served in a plated style and the guests enjoyed a beautiful meal. After dinner we kicked off the first dance with the classic "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley. It was a magical moment! We want to give a special shout out to our DJ, Andrew from Pro Sound & Light Show, for keeping the energy up the entire night and playing all the amazing requests from the guests. It was truly a night to remember! We are so honored to have been part of Dan and Chloe's wedding and we wish them all the happiness in the world! Original post here: “Celebrating Love and Music at Dan and Chloe’s Wedding”
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Originally posted: Justin & Danielle’s Wedding DJ at Spirit Mountain in Duluth MN from Pro Sound & Light Show or continue reading below. Congratulations Justin & Danielle! It was a crisp October day in Duluth for the wedding at Spirit Mountain. With the ceremony out on the ski hill overlooking the St. Louis Bay and Duluth/Superior, it was a beautiful ceremony. Original post here: Justin & Danielle’s Wedding DJ at Spirit Mountain in Duluth MN Read the original blog post: Anna & Spencer’s Wedding DJ at Alluring Acres in New Auburn WI from DJs, Photo Booths, Event Lighting or continue reading below. Congratulations Anna & Spencer! [caption id="attachment_9934" align="alignnone" width="1182"] New Auburn WI Wedding DJ[/caption] DJ Emily travelled to New Auburn WI to the Alluring Acres barn to be the DJ for their big day. It was a chilly October day so everyone had to keep dancing to stay warm! Original post here: Anna & Spencer’s Wedding DJ at Alluring Acres in New Auburn WI Read the original blog post: Grand Ely Lodge Wedding DJ from Pro Sound Wedding DJs or continue reading below. It was a foggy/rainy day at Grand Ely Lodge where DJ Emily set up for the outdoor ceremony, and then had to scramble to relocate inside as the weather turned south. Everyone danced the night away and had a great time!
Original post here: Grand Ely Lodge Wedding DJ First posted: Serenity Hills Pavillion Wedding DJ from Duluth's Favorite DJ Company or continue reading below. [caption id="attachment_9880" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Serenity Hills Pavilion Wedding DJ[/caption] DJ Mikey travelled down to Preston Minnesota to be the wedding DJ for Colton & Erin's Wedding. Original post here: Serenity Hills Pavillion Wedding DJ Read the original post: The Complete Guide That Makes Starting a Photo Booth Business Simple from Booth Masters or continue reading below. Updated for 2022The Wedding Report, a wedding market research firm, projects there will be 2.5 million weddings this year, the highest number since 1984. That’s up from 1.9 million in 2021 and 1.3 million in 2020. The average engaged couple is expected to spend $24,300 on their wedding this year. There is more demand now than ever for photo booth rentals for weddings! If you take dozens of photos every day to keep your memories safe and share them with friends, you're far from alone. In 2017 through 2019, about 1.2 trillion photos have been taken annually. Experts project that 1.4 trillion will have been taken throughout 2020. While most of these images are taken on Smartphones, there are some occasions that a small shutter can't capture. Engagements, weddings, reunions, and even simple family or professional photoshoots usually require an expert. If you're a photography aficionado, we've got some good news for you: you can become this expert with a bit of innovation and drive. Here, we're going to give you some tips on how to start a photo booth business so that you can turn your passion into a career, so read on to reach new heights of success! Why Start a Photo Booth Business?If you love to capture moments from behind a camera, the main answer to this question is obvious: everyone wants to work in a field that they're passionate about. Starting a photo booth company will give you opportunities to work with professional equipment including quality cameras, lights, and filters that you otherwise wouldn't have many opportunities to use. That's much more fun than just swiping an Instagram filter over a selfie! You can also see the smiles on people's faces as you capture the moments that matter the most to them on film. Professional photographers have the chance to share in many different people's happiest moments and make them even better memories. However, there are also financial reasons that a photo booth business is an awesome idea. The upfront costs of a photo booth business are significantly cheaper than other types of businesses. You can operate from pretty much anywhere, which means that you don't need to invest in a super expensive office off the bat. This might be something that comes after a bit of growth, but in the beginning, it's nothing to worry about! You also can make over $100 an hour at any number of events. Combine this with the freedom to work anytime, anywhere, and you've got a really lucrative business! Because of the money that you make, it's easy to grow a photo booth business over time. There's not much that you'll need to buy, so you'll have the freedom to make your operations more widespread. You and your employees are going to turn a huge profit, too, so you can have the money to live the lifestyle you crave. How to Prepare for OperationNow that you know why starting a photo booth business is a completely viable option, it's time to take a look at the preparations you'll need to make. Don't worry- it's pretty easy to set up your startup! Read on to learn the things you'll need to do before launching your business. Have a Vision and MissionHaving a vision and mission statement in place is a good way to lay out what your business aims to do in a well-defined and concrete way. A vision statement is something that's catchy, engaging, and memorable enough that potential clients can remember what your business intends to do for them. A good photo-related example is Instagram's 'capture and share the world's moments.' On the other hand, a mission statement is meant more for yourself and your employees. It's a concise statement of what your company intends to do and where you want it to go in the coming years. A mission statement has three parts:
Pretty simple, right? Gather the Right MaterialsThe next thing you'll need to do is possibly the most important. It's time to gather the materials you'll need to make your photo booth business a success! This means investing in a:
The Pic Station Mini is the perfect way to buy a photo booth for your startup. This miniature photo booth kiosk is easily portable and quick to set up. You can also customize the booth to meet your client's requests, which allows more customer satisfaction and positive reviews.P Pic Station MiniAdd the Pic Station Mini to your photo booth or event rental business, and buy the most popular portable photo booth kiosk. Find a Space to OperatePhoto booth businesses tend to go all around to different events and operate there. However, it may be a good idea to have a home base if you can afford it. This will give you an area to store all of your materials, meet with your employees, and edit and print photos. If you can't afford this space right off the bat, that's totally okay! Most supplies can be stored in a garage and meetings can take place virtually or at home. Editing and printing photos is totally something that can be done remotely, which is also awesome in that it lets your employees set their own hours. Have a Great WebsiteMost clients are going to find you online. In fact, bookings will likely take place 100% over the net, at least initially. This means that you need to offer up an easy way to contact you for a quote. Make sure that your page has a section where you can offer up a free quote for how much a project will cost. You also want to ensure that clients can reach out to discuss the specific jobs they need to be done. Your online customer service is one of the main things that determine whether or not your photo booth business will be successful. In order for people to choose you over your competitors, your webpage needs to be engaging. You only have about 15 seconds to engage your audience, so you need to make the most of your home page. Video content and images are a must when drawing customers in. Make sure that you also have a link to some past work that you've done. People can look to this image portfolio to see whether your style matches up with their needs. Train Your StaffThis may sound obvious, but many people actually forget to train the staff that they hire to take photos! Make sure that you only hire people that have valid credentials. You don't want people whose only photography experience is Snapchat. However, you still will need to train them on how to use the specific equipment that you select for your business. This ensures that there won't be any mistakes when the clients are present. You also will want to instruct them in the specific style of photo that you want your business to be known for. Every photographer has their own unique aesthetic, which is something that you should value in your staff. However, you do want to develop a cohesive brand, so make sure that your employees know what you want from them. Launching Your Photo Booth StartupReady to begin selling your services to clients? That's amazing- get excited! Still, there are some important things you need to keep in mind when launching your photo booth business. Read on to learn what you'll need to do to make the most out of your launch. Getting People Through the DoorsGetting people to actually contact you to set up a photoshoot is the most essential part of a launch. It's also the most difficult. However, anything's possible with a little bit of social media marketing and client outreach! Make sure that you have set up pre-existing pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Invite those that you think will be interested in a photoshoot and offer deals and promotions. These potential clients can be people that have followed competitor pages, looked for services similar to yours, or appear as if they're planning a wedding, corporate event, or baby shower. Having a launch party is also a great idea for initially promoting your photobooth company. Pull out the streamers, get a cake, and hire some catering. People are sure to be interested in coming to your party, where you can pitch your business to the clients that you identify as potentially interested. Talking to Your ClientsTalking to the clients that you actually reel in is an essential part of launching your business. Did you know that 90% of people look to customer reviews when trying to decide whether or not they should hire a business? Yeah, we were surprised too, but this statistic means that having satisfied clients from the get-go is even more important than you previously thought! Make sure that you're communicative with clients and responsive to their needs. Good customer service, quality results, and quick response times go a long way. Encourage those who hire your photo booth services to leave reviews. You also might want to include testimonials on your webpage to make them easy for prospective customers to find! Assessing and Reassessing Your NeedsAs with any business, making sure that your photo booth company is of the highest caliber is an ongoing process. You're going to want to analyze whether or not you're meeting the objectives in your mission statement on a pretty frequent basis. This will let you know that you're doing what you set out to. As you plan your goals, it is a good idea to develop a solid photo booth rental business plan. This will give you a clear vision and guide you as you grow and expand your new photo booth company. You also may want to reanalyze the goals themselves if you realize that they aren't working for you. After all, you created them before you knew how business operations were going to work! There's no shame in switching things up and ensuring that your goals are realistic and attainable. Growing Your Photo Booth BusinessOnce your photo booth business is up and running, there's still more to be done. But don't worry- the work that you'll need to do to maintain and grow your startup is a ton of fun! Here, we're going to talk about how to run a photo booth so that you can make your startup develop into a behemoth. Managing Your PricesAt the beginning of your photo booth business's launch, you're going to want to charge about $100/hour. This is the low end of average for a photo-booth-for-hire, which usually go for anywhere between $100-350/hour. As a new business with no reputation, people may be skeptical of you. A low price will make them come to you anyway so that they can see what you're all about. Additionally, this price is enough for you to get a lot of clients while still figuring out how your day-to-day operations work. You can always increase your prices with your reputation! If you plan to print people's photographs, make sure that you offer some deals to first-time customers. Consider offering 2x6 photo strips for free and charging extra to print 4x6 postcard prints. You can also charge for upgrades and add-ons such as premium photo templates that are personalized with the clients name & date of event. This will get people excited to buy from you. Adding a Second Photo BoothAfter a while, you likely will want to consider adding a second photo booth to your business. This allows you to have more variety in your services. It also allows you to operate in multiple places a once and reel in a little extra cash. You may want to start simple. Get a duplicate copy of the photo booth that you currently have so you don't need to learn new mechanics while expanding. Once you have methods proven to succeed, you can put a new twist on these methods and expand the types of booths you use and the services you offer. Get Started!There are a lot of industries that you could grow a successful startup in, but having a photo booth is both lucrative and fun! If you love to capture moments on camera, you can turn your passion into a profit in the blink of an eye (or a shutter). Now that you know all you need to know about a photography business, it's time to get cracking! Sign up to download our photo booth business success kit and browse our online store for the products you'll need to begin snapping photos. We're committed to providing you with the best information and materials out there so that you can grow a successful photo booth business and ensure that your startup grows and flourishes. Original post here: The Complete Guide That Makes Starting a Photo Booth Business Simple Read the original post: Vogue Booth Assembly from Photo Booth Masters, LLC or continue reading below. Vogue Booth Assembly VideoWe recently attended Photo Booth Expo 2022 out in Las Vegas, and we brought our Vogue Booth! It was a huge hit, and we had many people asking us about setup time. Unfortunately, we did not time ourselves setting it up at the expo... so we told people it took under 45 minutes. Now that we're back in the office, I dug out some old video footage shot back in 2021 when we set up the Vogue Booth in our warehouse. It turns out... if you have 2 guys taking their time... the Vogue booth assembles in just about 26 minutes. Now, please note... this video was my (Aaron's) very first time ever assembling a Vogue Booth. Sean, who ran many of the Vogue booth events for Clear Choice photo booth was assisting me in setting it up. When we assembled the Vogue booth at PBX, it went a lot faster than this video because we used a shortcut. We connected and assembled one complete side, and then tipped it up to attach the rear panels. Then we connected and assembled the other side, and tipped it up and connected it to the rear panels. Then we just had to attach the 3 top panels and we were done! Vogue BoothA unique, brandable enclosure to create epic videos for your clients. Learn More Original post here: Vogue Booth Assembly Read the original post: Complete Church Photo Booth Guide from BoothMasters or continue reading below. Does my church need a photo booth?Thinking about buying a photo booth for your church? This article should help! Article by: Sarah Sexton Table of ContentsEveryone enjoys a church photo booth. It’s a place to be silly, have fun, and commemorate a special occasion. It’s one reason why many churches rent out photo booths for their special events. While that’s a great idea, it might be worthwhile considering taking the plunge and buying a photo booth for the church. I am going to give you reasons not just to consider bringing a photo booth to your church’s events, but why buying a photo booth might be a good purchase decision for you. Reason #1 Churches always have events going onThink about how many events you hold each year. From baptisms to block parties, from confirmations to fundraisers, there are many events when having a photo booth would be fun. However, it can really add up to rent a photo booth for each event. Even if you only rented a photo booth for the same occasion each year, that photo booth could pay for itself after just a couple events. And honestly, even though sometimes buying something new and learning how to set it up can be intimidating, after you bring a photo booth to that first event, I think you’ll discover that it was easy to use and fun for your guests- you’re going to want to bring a photo booth to many more events. Something to keep in mind is the range of events when a photo booth could be appropriate. I like to talk about how fun it is to take silly pictures in the photo booth- which may be appropriate for block parties and tailgating, but even if you are looking to have photos taken that are a little more serious in nature, the photo booth is good for that too. There are so many different backdrop options and prop options that you can determine the feel you want your photo booth to have. Going for inviting and silly to celebrate the birthdays that happened over the past month? You could do a balloon backdrop and have party hats as props. Wanting fun Christmas photos for everyone? You could set up the Christmas Fireplace backdrop and have presents and candy canes as props. Or maybe you just want some traditional, formal pictures of everyone in the church community to create a church directory? You could definitely set up a white backdrop with no props to set the tone. You’ll always be in control of the tone for the photo booth, making it practical for all sorts of events. Reason #2 You’re guaranteed to have a booth available for the date of your eventIt can be a real stressor to choose a date for an event and then call to book a photo booth- only to find out it isn’t available for the date of your event. You’re then scrambling, calling around to see if any other companies have a booth and a photo booth attendant available for your event. This isn’t a great use of time or resources. It can also be a disappointment when you advertise that an event will have a photo booth and you end up not being able to provide one. When you own your booth, there’s no scramble- you’re guaranteed to have the booth on whatever date you need it! That makes purchasing a booth more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective. You also end up saving money by not needing to pay a fee to have someone from the rental company run your photo booth. Which brings me to the next point… Reason #3 Anyone can run a photo booth!Photo booths are generally easy to set-up and run; any volunteer from the congregation would be able to run the photo booth. There’s no sense in paying someone to run your photo booth for you when you could easily run it yourselves! Another option would be to have an unmanned booth. Most photo booths now are very user friendly- you touch a button, step back, watch the timer countdown to the moment it will snap your picture, and voila, you have your photo. The benefit of having someone run the booth is mostly just to welcome people over to it and make them feel comfortable trying it out, but if you’re using the photo booth on a regular basis, your families will get more comfortable with taking their own photos in it. And if you plan to leave it set-up in the same place in the church week after week for families to use before and after church services, you don’t even need to think about that set-up and take-down time! Once you have it set up, it’ll be done. But if the worry about setting up and taking down the photo booth is your biggest fear in purchasing a photo booth, don’t let that stop you. Most photo booth companies will offer you support in learning to operate your new equipment. Before making your purchase, just check in with them to ask what they do to support that process, whether it be providing you with a user manual, providing you with customer service over the phone, providing you with videos of how to set-up, or providing one on one support over a video chat to get that booth set up. Again, these booths are very easy to get going, but there’s no shame in wanting a little extra support! Reason #4 Photo Booths can bring families togetherImagine being able to offer family photos to all of the families in your congregation: a memory of their family together that is now immortalized in a photo. All families go through hardships, and it’s important to remind them of moments when they were together. As a child, my family never had a professional family photo taken- that is, until the church offered a free photo session for families. I still remember getting that photo taken, and it’s still on the mantle at my childhood home. These opportunities mean a lot to families, and if you had a photo booth on hand, you’d be able to present these kinds of opportunities to families with a higher frequency. Not all families think of hiring a photographer for big events like baptisms or confirmations; they rely on family members taking photos with their phones. And even if families like the idea of hiring photographers, not all families can afford that kind of luxury. Imagine being able to offer families a photo booth to commemorate those important moments. Reason #5 Photo Booths can create communityAre you doubtful that photo booths can bring people together? Then you might not be picturing a modern photo booth. Admittedly, when I hear the phrase “photo booth,” I picture the photo booths that were around when I was a kid. Those giant, heavy closets with a curtain that pulls across the opening for the illusion of privacy, you and 3 of your friends scrunching in together around one tiny stool, trying to think of the perfect pose before the camera took the picture - is that what you were imagining too? Modern photo booths are much different. The key components of a photo booth are a tablet or iPad, a ring light, and a backdrop. This means no more scrunching in- you have lots of space for everyone to get in on that photo. But the part that really creates community? The props. Props are not an essential part of the photo booth, but I guarantee that it will make the photo booth that much more inviting. Props like oversized sunglasses, silly hats, and fun masks create a fun environment. Suddenly, brothers and sisters who didn’t want to take a picture together are actually smiling and having fun together. Or you might have a shy parishioner who wasn’t thinking about taking a photo alone, but might be curious enough about the laughs coming from the photo booth to come check it out. And once people take that silly picture together, it’s immortalized in that photo, and they will always have that fond memory of laughing with their fellow churchgoers. Reason #6 Photo booths can help to engage the congregation- digitallySome churches will keep a photo booth as a staple of every church service, taking pictures of families as they arrive. Those photos can then be posted as an album on the church’s Facebook page. You could then tag participants, which not only shares those photos with the individuals in the photos, but with their friends and family members. It’s another way to reach more people in your community. And what’s more, since younger generations are very engaged in social media, sharing photos of themselves at church is a great way to get younger members of the congregation involved in the community. In Conclusion - Your church should get a photo booth!At the end of the day, you’ll be happy to see how much energy and excitement having a photo booth brings to your events. Those photos will be a tangible way to remember those special moments. If you have questions about whether or not a photo booth is a good fit for your church, I would recommend contacting Booth Masters! Original post here: Complete Church Photo Booth Guide Read the original post: 9 Reasons Weddings Need To Have A Photo Booth from Photo Booth Masters, LLC or continue reading below. The real reasons why you should have a wedding photo boothWhen you think about your wedding reception, and the close friends and family you invite to be your guests... you want to create and save memories of the day, right? In fact, that is why you spend a lot of money hiring a professional photographer to capture your day. But what about your guests? Sure, there will probably be dozens, if not hundreds of different camera phones taking selfies and group photos for Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook... But will YOU get a copy of all of those photos so you can save, treasure, and cherish those candid moments? That is why wedding photo booths are such a huge and important part of every marriage celebration. It gives your guests a place, and permission, to let loose and take a silly photo either by themselves, with the other guests they came with, their families, and even with YOU! We might be a bit biased, because we sell photo booths to rental companies, photographers, wedding DJs, and other businesses who serve the wedding industry... So we have a selfish reason for you to rent a photo booth from one of the great companies who use our booths. Setting our reasons aside... here is the ultimate list of why you should have a photo booth at your wedding. Table of ContentsThe Ultimate List Of Reasons To Have A Photo Booth At A WeddingWedding Photo Booths Are EntertainingYou don't want your guests to be bored at your wedding. In fact, you want your guests to have fun, and be entertained. What better way to provide ongoing entertainment than by renting a photo booth for your wedding. Your guests can be goofy and wild, with fun props... and strike poses they might otherwise never have done before. Time flies when you're having fun, and we recommend making sure your guests can use the photobooth the whole time they are there, and not just for a couple hours or they might miss out! Do It For The MemoriesHave you heard the phrase "A picture is worth a thousand words"? Well think of the pictures taken in your wedding photo booth... The moment captured in a flash, will tell stories for years to come. What is Aunt Lillian doing to Uncle Bill?!? I can't believe cousin Sheila thought it was a good idea to wear that! I'm sure glad Grandma was able to be there... I miss her! When you have a photo booth, you're getting snapshots of all your precious guests who were there, so you'll have them to look back on. Photo Booths Make The Best Party FavorsEvery good photo booth should be able to have the option of printing the photo strips for the guests. These photo strips can be themed to your wedding, memorializing the date and location of where you tied the knot. As you've probably used photo booths at other events, you know that those photo strips end up on the refrigerator, or taped to a mirror, or pinned on the wall... Your guests will keep their photo strips and every time they look at them, they will remember your wedding. Photo Guest Books Are Fun NowWho wants to sign a boring, old-fashioned guest book at your wedding? Take something plain, and make it fun and memorable, by doing a photo guestbook or scrapbook. When your guests take their pictures in your wedding photo booth, an extra photo strip can be printed to be placed in the guestbook. Then your guests can draw pictures and sign their names next to the photo strip, wishing you well. Photo strip guest books are a great keepsake that you will treasure for years to come after your wedding. People Enjoy Having Their Picture TakenYou might be wondering whether or not the guests will use the photo booth. Will it be worth the cost of hiring one? Simply put, your guests will love it, and as much as they are there for you and your day with your soon-to-be husband or wife, it's an opportunity for the spotlight to shine on them. Give your friends and family the star treatment with a red-carpet photo booth, and let them experience what its like to have the paparazzi catch them in action. People like having their picture taken, and when they can have it taken with their own family, friends and loved ones, they'll be more likely to use it. It's Fun For All AgesWhile the dance portion of your wedding might be more appropriate for the adults later in the evening... You can rest assured that the photo booth will be a source of fun for all your guests, no matter their age. Little kids love the fun props and seeing themselves in the pictures. And older guests are happy to be able to get photos with loved ones they probably haven't seen in a while. So whether your wedding is going to be kid-friendly, or adults-only, the photo booth will be a hit no matter what. Great Alternative To DancingSome of your guests might suffer from having "two left feet" and may not feel inclined to dance when the time comes. Rather than leaving them to suffer and sit around drinking and complaining, they can use the photo booth and still be a part of the party! The photo booth might just be the thing that keeps them around long enough for the drinks to kick in and they can find their liquid courage to join the party on the dance floor. Going Social And Sharing Is CaringModern photo booths are pretty high tech, and almost every major photo booth company is able to provide social sharing. This means you and your guests can text/email their photos to themselves to be shared on social media. If you have a hashtag for your wedding, be sure to let your guests know with a sign near the photo booth, or you can customize the photo strip with that information as well. This way, as your friends and family share their photos, they can tag you, and use the hashtag so everyone can see how much fun your wedding reception is. Truly Unique ExperiencesWith how fast technology is changing and improving, photo booths have definitely kept up with the times. Not only can they capture still pictures like the old-timey photo booths of years past... But they can also capture and record videos, GIFs, boomerangs, and make video clips like TikTok. These new options mean that your guests will be moving and grooving in the photobooth, and not just striking a pose! The extra fun action will give your attendees a truly unique experience that will help set your wedding apart from others. Original post here: 9 Reasons Weddings Need To Have A Photo Booth Read the original post: Photo Booth Faceplate Guide from BoothMasters or continue reading below. We are often asked about our photo booth faceplates for the Pic Station Mini.
Current Faceplate vs Previous GenerationIn 2018 we changed the way faceplates attached to the ring lights. Previously, the bottom mounts used the built-in screw holes, and had "wings" to line up with the additional screw holes we added to the top of the ring light. Now, we punch four 1/4-20 screw holes into the ring light to attach to the faceplate with 4 small mounting tabs. Current Faceplates - 2018 to TodayIf your Pic Station Mini has a current faceplate & ring light, you can upgrade to any new faceplate and keep your existing ring light. Previous Faceplates - Pre 2018If your Pic Station Mini has a previous generation faceplate, you can upgrade to any new faceplate, but you will need to purchase a new ring light to go with the faceplate. 1st Generation FaceplateIf your Pic Station Mini uses one of these 1st generation faceplates, you will need to get a new faceplate and ring light. Original post here: Photo Booth Faceplate Guide |
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