Photobooth rental · Vancouver & Lower Mainland
A photobooth that tops every other booth in the Lower Mainland.
Pro camera, studio lighting and a print in your hand about 6 seconds after the last flash — so your guests spend their time posing, not waiting in line.
Who are we?
Designed around photo quality and print speed.
Hidden Design Photography is proud to offer a photobooth that tops all others currently available in the Lower Mainland. When we designed it, we put photo quality and print speed at the top of the list. Here's what makes a perfect print:
- The camera. We use the same professional camera we shoot weddings with, so every frame is a crystal-clear negative before it's stitched into the final print.
- The lighting. Studio lighting means everyone looks stunning — even mid silly pose.
- The speed. What fun is a photobooth if guests wait in long lines? Our booth prints in about 6 seconds: by the time guests walk around to the printer slot, their print is already waiting.
- The software. Guests run the whole thing themselves, with no constant interruptions from our on-site technician.
We strive to provide the best experience for your event!
Why us?
What makes us special
Our booth is built from the most advanced equipment:
- CameraNikon D700 pro DSLR and lens
- LightingStudio-quality lighting equipment
- PrinterSuper-fast HiTi dye-sublimation printer
- PaperArchival-quality, waterproof photo paper
- ScreenLCD screen so guests can see themselves pulling funny faces
High-quality, non-wrinkle backgrounds
Ever notice how other photobooth backgrounds look wrinkly? That's because they use thin shower curtains that were never meant for photography. We carry only proper photographic backgrounds — damask patterns, solid colours, white, grey and black — and we can custom-order one to match your event.
Have questions?
Photobooth FAQ
Why are photobooths so popular?
They let guests be themselves and be silly — and both the guests and the hosts get a piece of the memory to take home.
Why pay for a professional photobooth when Uncle Sam can take pictures?
Not everyone is comfortable pulling sexy or silly poses in front of Uncle Sam! Our booth takes 4 pictures and prints them on waterproof photo paper in about 30 seconds from start to finish. Our camera, lighting and printing are the best in the industry — remember those photos of you and your friends at the Disneyland entrance? We use the same kind of event printer and camera to get the same quality.
How does the Hidden Design photobooth work?
Grab some props from our prop box and step in front of the booth. You'll see yourself on the LCD screen — when you're ready, push the big yellow button on the left of the box. Four pictures are taken 6 seconds apart. Then step out of the booth and your print is ready outside!
How long does setup take?
We need about 40 minutes to set up and test the booth before it's fully operational. Don't worry — we don't charge for setup, only for the actual printing time.
How many guests fit in the booth at once?
It depends on the space between the background and the booth. At minimum it fits 5 people — 3 in the back row and 2 in the front. With more space, 10 or more.
Can we design the logo on the prints?
Absolutely. We can include names, dates, a logo or any other information on the photo frame — we're well trained in graphic design!
How do we book?
A $200 deposit secures your event date. Get in touch to check availability.
Galleries
Prints from past events
Featured events
2011
- Marlyn's Wedding
- Gwen & Tyler's Wedding
- Gary's Twins' Birthday Party
- Jessica & Yasin's Wedding
- Noonie's Birthday Party
- Teresa & Sony's Wedding
- OUTtv at Sunset Beach Pride Festival
- Alice & Philip's Wedding
- MIG Holiday Party
- Yellow Cab Holiday Party
2012
- Ryan's Birthday Party
- Brandon's 16th Birthday
- Grace & Sam's Wedding
- Andrew's Birthday
- Akayla & Lucas' Birthday
- Patricia & Alex
- OUTtv at Sunset Beach Pride Festival
History
A brief history of the photobooth
The first patent for an automated photography machine was filed in 1888 by William Pope and Edward Poole of Baltimore, though it was probably never built. The first machine known to actually work came from French inventor T. E. Enjalbert and was shown at the 1889 World's Fair in Paris. These early machines weren't reliable enough to run unattended; the first commercially successful one was the "Bosco", patented by Conrad Bernitt of Hamburg in 1890.
The modern booth with a curtain came from Anatol Josepho, who arrived in the U.S. from Russia in 1923. His first booth appeared on Broadway in New York City in 1925: for 25 cents it took, developed and printed 8 photos in about ten minutes. In its first six months, 280,000 people used it — and in 1927 Josepho sold his invention for $1,000,000 plus future royalties.
Source: Wikipedia – Photo booth
Rates
How much?
| 2 hr | 3 hr | 4 hr | 5 hr | 6 hr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total price | $600 | $750 | $950 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| Unlimited 4×6 prints | Included | ||||
| Prop box (funny glasses, beards, wigs, hats…) | Included | ||||
| High-quality background | Included | ||||
| Custom DVD & case with digital negatives | Included | ||||
| Online gallery | Included | ||||
| On-site attendant | Included | ||||
| Delivery, setup & cleanup | Included | ||||
| Optional extras | |||||
| Non-operational hour | $150 | ||||
| Double printing (multiple copies of each strip) | $100 | ||||
| Custom guest book / scrapbook | $75 | ||||
A $200 deposit secures your date. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and PayPal.
Getting married? Add the photobooth to any wedding package — 3 hours for $400.
