A wedding photo booth gives guests a place to play together and photographs to remember it by. The Celebration DJ offers attended printing and digital booths, with options including photo strips, 4×6 prints, GIFs, boomerangs, and collages. Beyond the pictures, a booth helps guests break the ice and feel part of the celebration. In founder Brandon Bosch’s experience, that shared playfulness can also support the dance floor when the booth’s location and timing work with the reception.
What is actually included with a wedding photo booth?
Our printing and digital booths offer different ways to capture the fun. The printing booth creates physical keepsakes on site; the digital booth gives guests a photo and animation experience without the printing component.
Both belong to the same approach: a welcoming operator, curated costumes and props, a backdrop, and a chance for guests to create something together. Explore our photo booth options to see the equipment and examples.
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Operator | A person to help guests, answer questions, and keep the experience running smoothly |
| Costumes and props | A collection that includes pieces from Brandon’s own costume wardrobe |
| Printed keepsakes | Photo strips or 4×6 photographs with the printing booth |
| Memory book | An extra print can go into the couple’s book if they would like |
| Digital collection | Photos, designed strips, and animated videos captured by the selected booth, delivered through Google Drive |
How much does a wedding photo booth cost in the Bay Area?
The Celebration DJ’s printing booth is $895 for three operating hours, and our digital booth is $725 for three operating hours. Book your DJ and booth together and receive $100 off.
| CDJ booth | Three hours | With DJ-and-booth discount |
|---|---|---|
| Printing booth | $895 | $795 |
| Digital booth | $725 | $625 |
For context, published Bay Area packages include Junebug Events at $650 for three hours with prints and an attendant, and Sacbooths starting at $999 for a three-hour print booth. These are examples, rather than a measured market average. Junebug pricing · Sacbooths pricing.
Designer mirror booths, premium 360 video experiences, and custom installations can reach $2,000 or more. As an example outside the Bay Area, Chicago Mirror Booth publishes mirror ranges up to $2,500+ and 360 ranges up to $3,000+. These illustrate the premium tier, not CDJ’s rates. We also supply mirror and 360 booths, with separate quotes. Premium-format pricing comparison.
Can we get 4×6 photos, GIFs, boomerangs, and collages?
Yes. We offer classic 2×6 strips, full-size 4×6 printed photographs, GIFs, boomerangs, and photo collages, depending on the selected booth and options.
| Format | What guests create |
|---|---|
| 2×6 photo strip | A sequence of poses in a familiar take-home strip |
| 4×6 photograph | A larger printed keepsake suited to a frame |
| Photo collage | Multiple images arranged together in one layout |
| Animated GIF | A short looping animation |
| Boomerang | A short movement played forward and backward |
Choose the formats you want before selecting the booth. A digital animation and a printed photograph are different deliverables, and a 360 video experience should not be assumed to include prints.
What is the difference between open-air, enclosed, mirror, and 360 booths?
Open-air and enclosed booths describe the physical setting. Mirror booths add an interactive mirror interface, while a 360 booth primarily creates video with a camera moving around guests.
| Booth | Experience | Planning consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Open-air | Guests pose in an unenclosed area with a backdrop | Easy for other guests to see and join the fun |
| Enclosed | A cabin or curtained space | More private; group capacity depends on the unit |
| Mirror | An interactive mirror used to create photographs | A distinctive visual feature; confirm prints and footprint |
| 360 video | Guests pose as a camera travels around them | Allow clearance for the moving equipment and follow operator instructions |
What does unlimited printing mean?
There is no cap on the total number of photos we print during your booked booth hours. We can print up to four copies at a time, and our operator can produce more when a larger group needs additional copies.
Prints are ready approximately 12 seconds after the photograph is taken. If you would like a memory book, an extra copy can go into it. Guests can take their own keepsakes home without the couple losing a copy.
How can a photo booth help guests connect and help the dance floor?
A booth gives guests an easy shared activity. Brandon regularly sees people become more comfortable together as they choose costumes, gather for pictures, and laugh at the results.
That matters at a wedding, where family, childhood friends, and coworkers may be meeting for the first time. It also gives people who prefer a break from dancing another way to participate.
At one wedding this year, a boy of about ten was so enthusiastic that the team named him the “master of the photo booth.” With the operator supporting him, he became the evening’s unofficial expert. Brandon has also watched children help their grandparents use the booth, a small reversal of roles that gives younger guests pride and different generations a reason to connect.
This is experience, not a promise of more dancing. A booth also draws guests off the floor while they use it. Music, MC work, layout, and timing all influence whether those activities feel like parts of one celebration.
How long should you book the booth, and when should it open?
Most CDJ clients choose three operating hours; our minimum is two and maximum is five. Setup and removal are outside those operating hours.
Brandon’s favorite arrangement is one hour during cocktail hour and two hours during dancing. Starting early helps guests connect before dinner and gives them something to talk about at the table. Opening toward the end of dinner can work well, too.
If an earlier start extends the operator’s time on site, additional operator time is $60 per hour. For example, a one-hour dinner pause between the cocktail-hour session and two hours of dancing adds $60: $955 for the printing booth, or $855 with the DJ-and-booth discount. Your proposal will show the schedule and additional time.
The booth schedule should fit the larger plan. Our guide to DJ and vendor coordination explains how we connect those moving parts.
How much space, power, and internet access does it need?
Most of our booths need approximately 8×8 feet and standard electrical power. Leave additional room for guests to approach and wait; mirror and 360 configurations may have different requirements.
Our booths take photographs without Wi-Fi. A weak venue connection does not prevent photography, though taking photographs and instantly delivering digital files are separate functions.
At a San Francisco ballroom or a Napa winery, coordinate booth power and placement with the venue and entertainment team. Our wedding sound and AV guide covers the broader equipment conversation.
Can the photo booth go outdoors?
Yes, CDJ sets up booths outdoors. Our digital unit requires covering, and keeping the setup out of direct sunlight is preferable.
Wind needs attention as well: in strong winds, the setup needs suitable anchoring to the ground or an appropriate fixed structure. We coordinate the location with the venue, keeping the booth visible without blocking paths, exits, or the dance floor.
When do you receive the photographs?
Guests receive their prints on site, and the couple’s physical photo collection is handed over at the end of the event. The full digital collection follows within a few days through Google Drive.
Digital delivery includes the photos, photo strips, and animated videos captured by the selected booth. Those little printed souvenirs often end up on refrigerators and desks; keeping the memory book somewhere accessible gives the couple the same chance to revisit the night.
When is a photo booth worth skipping?
Skip the booth if its cost or footprint would take away from something you value more. A small gathering may already have plenty of connection, and a tight venue may need that space for comfortable dining and dancing.
A simple backdrop with guests taking phone photographs can be a lower-cost alternative. It will not reproduce the attended printing experience or automatically give you a collected gallery, but it may meet your priorities.
What should you confirm before booking?
Get the booth type, operating schedule, and deliverables in writing. That makes it easier to compare the full experience.
- Choose your format: prints, digital creations, mirror, or 360 video.
- Confirm operating hours, any dinner pause, and the $60-per-hour additional operator charge when applicable.
- Check the footprint, power, outdoor cover, and access with the venue.
- Specify photo sizes, customization, print copies, and whether you want a memory book.
- Confirm the attendant’s role, digital delivery, and any animated features guests will use.
What else should you know before booking?
CDJ’s photo booth experience includes an operator to help guests and keep the booth running smoothly. Additional on-site time associated with an earlier start costs $60 per hour.
No. A photo booth creates guest-directed pictures and keepsakes; your wedding photographer covers the ceremony, portraits, and moments unfolding throughout the day.
Yes. CDJ supplies both. We plan their timing with the music and formalities so guests have opportunities to participate without activities competing for attention.
Ask about booth availability when you plan your wedding entertainment. If you already have your DJ booked, contact us about adding a booth so we can confirm staffing, equipment, and the schedule.
Tell us your venue, guest count, and priorities. We can build the booth into your wedding entertainment package and help you decide whether it fits. Start the conversation with The Celebration DJ.
