5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN HIRING A PHOTO BOOTH IN MELBOURNE

Affordable, Yet Good Entertainment Can Be Hard To Find

When comparing photo booth pricing – always taste the porridge before your purchase:

Is the pricing to hot? Am I paying extra without any actual benefits – Am I being ripped off?
Is the pricing to cold? – Is the service so cheap it is “too good to be true”
Is the pricing just right? Does the pricing sound competitive compared to other companies?

Some Complimentary Inclusions With Most Photo Booth Hire In Melbourne

Digital Copies (USB or Dropbox after the event)
Attendant / Photo Booth Operator (Somebody to Interact With Your Guests)
Instant & Unlimited Printouts (Usually 2 Printouts Per Session)
Props (Hats, Wigs, Funny Signs, Masks)
Photo Filters (Grayscale, Sepia, Black & White, Colour)

Some Standard Paid Optional Extras:

Guest Book (Pens & Glue Stick Included)
Bollards & Red Carpet Effect
Instant Extra Printouts
Social Media Integration (Facebook/ Instagram Instant Uploading)

When renting a photo booth for your next party – consider the price against what is included. Some companies will overcharge, some will undercut to get the job. Do your research!

What is a Photo Booth? What Style Of a Photo Booth Do You Need?

According to Collins English Dictionary: ‘A cubicle or small room where a person sits to have their photo taken’…. Well, that is probably the most boring definition I have read to make you not want to have one at your event!

Photo Booths In Melbourne, are a party asset that allow for guests to engage with a machine to have their photos taken and use props and signs to make the photos fun! This results in the photos being printed physically or converted into animated images which are distributed digitally.

Photo Booth Styles In Melbourne:

Here are some different options that Melbourne Photo Booth Providers have on offer – hopefully these descriptions give you an idea of what you need for your next party!

Open Air Photo Booth: Fancy taking a sneak peek of what your guests are getting up to in the photo booth? With the open air photo booth, there are no secrets! Join in on the fun and craziness, you’re not the only one.
Enclosed Photo Booth: Get the old school photo booth feeling with an enclosed photo booth. Draw the curtains shut and let loose, don’t worry there won’t be anyone looking to judge you. What happens inside the photo booth stays inside the photo booth.. Well.. almost.. Don’t forget those digital copies.
Insta Booth: Take a selfie on your phone, create a hashtag #photobooths, have them print with a branded or party design
GIF Booth: GIF all day, every day. Take your photo(s) & create a animated images that can be distributed digitally. These being some of the popular party alternatives – considering your booth style & functions is essential when hiring a photo booth.

Why Size Of The Photo Booth Matters!

A key photo booth element to consider is the size of the booth. Some photo booths can be assembled onsite, others need to be carried in its entirety.

Some questions you may like to ask your supplier:

How big & how much space is required for the booth? Can the booth be carried upstairs or into the venue? How many people can fit into the photo booth ? All these factors will depend on the company & photo booth supplied on the day. It is always a good idea to discuss with your photo booth supplier about your specific needs & requirements.

Check The Companies Review & Past Work

There are a few things to look out for when hiring a photo booth company in Melbourne:

Is the company legit/ real?
If the company is under an ‘entertainment brand’ do they outsource their work?
How many bad reviews do they have against positive reviews? When was their last event? Are they popular?

Some ways you can find out this information:
Facebook & Instagram (Social Media)
Google my business reviews
Various Forums (Reddit, Photo Booth Finder)
Speak to friends.
Some photo booth companies in Melbourne have given the “photo booth hire” process a bad name. To ensure you do not have a nightmare situation, where you photo booth does not arrive – please make sure you do your research!

How Much Does A Photo Booth Rental Cost?

Well that is a good questions! The price of a photo booth hire at your event will usually depend on the following:

What’s included?
How old the company is?
The Social Media Presence / Popularity of the Company.
The Customer Service prior to the event.
Are you getting a photo album or any other inclusives.
When hiring a photo booth rental in Melbourne, we suggest that you compare the service from the lowest pricing to the most expensive. The reason we suggest this is because at times photo booth companies will either underquote, or over-charge you for the service. By comparing pricing & what is included, you may come across a company that offers the same service for a lesser price – at the same quality! Or they might just be to good to be true?

DJ

With many years of experience, Pikt DJ’s will make your night one to remember. Our extensive music library keeps guests entertained all night long. Combined with complimentary lighting , we create the perfect party atmosphere for your event.

Photography

We know just how to make your night memorable for years to come. Our highly skilful and friendly photographers will ensure every candid moment is captured. We pride ourselves in producing the highest of quality images. Get in touch now.

Photobooth

Looking for the fun factor? Our photo booth hire in Melbourne provides the ultimate entertainment for all ages. With a box full of fun, quirky props it will leave a lasting impression on guests! Look back on the crazy moments and remember your night for a lifetime.

Videography

If photography isn’t your cup of tea, we’ve got the solution for you! Relive the magic of the night, with our Melbourne Videography hire. Capture every raw detail and look back on it as if you were still in the moment. Secure your Videography hire, enquire now!

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Our DJ's don't have a set playlist that they stick to. Instead, they will gauge what type of music the crowd is engaging with on the night and continue to keep the dance floor alive!

Simply email us your invitation or the theme of your party and we will design your photo strip based on this. Alternatively, if you would like to make your own design, feel free to do so within a 6x2 inch template!

In order to ensure high quality and consistency within our editing process, please allow up to 14 days for the images to be ready for your viewing.

Images will be sent to you via email. Once edited, we will upload onto Google Drive and share a viewable link with you. From there, all you will need to do is simply download and save your images onto a computer or hard drive.

Yes! We will need  medium size trestle table, access to a nearby power point and an indoor (weather proof incl. windproof) 3x3x3m area allocated in order to setup the photo booth comfortably. If you have less space, please email us the exact dimensions.

Yes! All digital images are uploaded onto our data base and will be made available to you within 14 days of the event.

Yes! We will need  medium size trestle table, access to a nearby power point and an indoor (weather proof) 2x2x2m area allocated in order to setup the DJ comfortably. If you have less space, please email us the exact dimensions.

Due to the changing circumstances with the Covid-19 pandemic, our photo booth hire does not include an onsite attendant. You will however be able to reach our on call attendant throughout the hire time if need be.

Yes we do travel outside of Melbourne! However, all of our current pricing is based on Melbourne locations. Please email us with your details and we can provide an accurate quote to you.

Please email us your invitation or colour theme for the party and we will match a backdrop best suited for you.

Yes, we do travel outside of Melbourne. You will need to contact us via email or phone so that we can get an accurate quote sent to you depending on your event location. All our current pricing is based on Melbourne based locations.
Our friendly photographers will endeavour to capture between 40-70 photos per hour. However, the total amount of photos depends on whether your guests are open to the idea of having their photo taken.
In order to ensure high quality and consistency within our editing process, lease allow up to 14 days for the images to be ready for your viewing.
Images will be sent to you via email. Once edited, we will upload onto Google Drive and share a viewable link with you. From there, all you will need to do is simply download and save your images onto a computer or hard drive.
No, the images you receive will not have any branding or logo.
No, RAW files are not part of the photography service.
No, we do not upload full event albums on Facebook. We may however use some of your images on our website or socials.
We make image sharing easy! Simply forward the Google Drive link that you receive to any guests and they will have access to all the photos taken on the night.
Yes, we have a physical print option available! All of our images and albums are handmade in Italy. If you would like physical prints, please inform us prior to the event or immediately after receiving your photos so that we can preserve the RAW files required for printing.
Please download and save a copy of the images on your computer or hard drive. All images are stored on our server for a maximum of three months. After this time, they will be permanently deleted.

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