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HOW A PHOTO BOOTH CAN MAKE YOUR EVENT A BLAST

Want to add some “flash” to your wedding, corporate party or other celebratory event? Renting a photo booth is a great way to provide your guests with a fun, unique and memorable experience as they take a step away from the dance floor or dinner table. We have outlined a few reasons why a photo booth will make your event unforgettable.

Photo Booths Bring People Together

Taking some pictures in a photo booth is a great way for old friends to reconnect and for new relationships to be born. It makes for a great conversation starter and serves as a topic of discussion that everyone can relate to. There is no easier way to “break the ice” than to grab a few props, make funny faces and share some laughs. A photo booth provides an excellent opportunity for colleagues, friends or family members who may have been seated at separate tables to catch up and capture a lasting memory together. It also helps to keep guests engaged and busy as they take a break from dancing or other activities.

Photo Booths Keep Guests Focused on the Party

– Not Their Phones

In today’s society, it is commonplace to look around and see people with their heads tilted down, staring at the screen of their cellphones as their fingers quickly tap away. Unfortunately, this is just as common an occurrence at parties and events. The addition of a photo booth can help to minimize the time guests spend on their devices, therefore increasing their amount of face-to-face socialization. With a photo booth, guests no longer have to worry about taking pictures with their camera phones, and subsequently spending time to edit and upload them to their numerous social media profiles. Instead, using a photo booth they will get high-quality, beautiful images that can either be posted to the internet immediately using the booth’s social media integration or be accessed online shortly after the event.

Photo Booths can be Enjoyed by Everyone and Anyone

Perhaps the best part about having a photo booth at your event is that all of your guests will be able to enjoy it. Chances are, guests of a wide age range will attend your party. Children will have a great time digging through the prop trunk, trying on masks and experimenting with different photo filters. Meanwhile, seniors (who may find technology intimidating at times) will appreciate how simple it is to use a photo booth, and will enjoy receiving instant-prints rather than having to print off the images from home. Photo booths are inviting to everyone – whether it be an individual or a large group, making them an ideal addition to any type of event.

To learn more about the services photoboothTO offers, or to book a photo booth for your upcoming event, contact us today by calling 647-302-6615 or emailing info@photoboothto.com

Featured on BlogTO: 10 ideas for your wedding party in Toronto

Thank you to BlogTO for choosing us as one of the top 10 ideas for your wedding party in Toronto. Anyone who knows BlogTO, knows that they only choose the absolute best of Toronto and will not mention any names if they aren’t leading the city with top quality & value.

We stumbled upon the article when a client mentioned they found us in BlogTO’s latest post…Moments later we check BlogTO and boom, we made it! Having featured our photo booth company at the top of their wedding party ideas list in Toronto is an honor we’re proud to be credited with.

Read the full post here: https://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2015/05/10_ideas_for_your_wedding_party_in_toronto/

Case Study: Canadian International Auto Show 2015

Working with Wheels.ca, Canada’s Automotive Lifestyle Destination & Toronto Star for the Canadian International Auto Show, a 10 day event with attendance of over 300,000 has been quite an experience for our company, from the time we got the call to the intensive planning phase with their corporate team, it has been a pleasure to work with them & an awesome way to kick off 2015.

We custom wrapped the entire booth in vinyls, designed custom props, customized the entire touchscreen software to host their #YourLifestylePhotoContest, Allowed Guests to Choose 7 different printed photo options, integrated social media (Facebook, Twitter, Email) to create online buzz & assist with post-event marketing, customize the vinyl backdrop with logo’s & provided professional attendants to assist guests with the booth & contest rules. With the collaboration of Wheels.ca’s fantastic team, we created the perfect set of custom graphics & tailored the entire booth to live up to the standards of an international event like this.

Check out this cool short video showcasing our photo booth in action at The Canadian International Auto Show by Driving Television host’s Zach Spencer & Alexandra Straub.

It’s Not a Wedding Without a Photo Booth

In the last several years a growing trend has taken the wedding industry by storm – the rented photo booth. Remember the mall photo booth? The kind where you could step inside, close the curtain and have all sorts of private fun by yourself or with someone else and be rewarded with printout photo strips? Now take that same idea and imagine it at your wedding reception. That is the idea behind the rented photo booth, and trendsetting business PhotoboothTO, which has been an innovator in the Toronto photo booth scene since 2013. The industry has grown to such a point that you now cannot attend a wedding ceremony without being asked “where is the photo booth?” As many guests have declared “it’s not a wedding without a photo booth.”

What is a photo booth, exactly?

PhotoboothTO is a photo booth rental service company that caters to clients in downtown Toronto, throughout the GTA and beyond. We offer clients a variety of packages and booth options, from private-enclosed to open-concept, as well as backdrop options ranging from gold-spangled to green screen. Every booth comes with a prop box and a friendly attendant, who will engage with guests and create a welcoming environment. After guests use the photo booth they will receive a photo strip (or strips, depending on the clients preference) displaying their photos as a souvenir.

How the photo booth works

The photo booth is very simple to use and can be operated by guests of all ages. The guest(s) simply enters the booth, presses the start button on the touch-screen, and poses for their pictures. After the guest is done taking their pictures the booth will immediately begin to print out a strip of the photos taken for the guest to take home as a souvenir. Furthermore, the booth is home to a slide show which displays photos taken throughout the event, allowing guests to watch and laugh as photos of themselves and others flash up on the screen, a feature exclusive to PhotoboothTO.

Why you need a photo booth at your wedding ceremony

The photo booth has now become a staple at wedding ceremonies. So much so that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian featured one at their exclusive 2014 wedding:

Kim and Kanye’s Wedding Photo Booth: See the Pictures!

Another photo booth was spotted at the recent 2015 Golden Globes awards, capturing a host of famous celebrities as they participated in the festivities:
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The beauty of the photo booth is its magnetic draw and ability to bring guests together and open them up to a shared experience. The booth brings together young and old, men and women, and despite the sterness of their character, everyone opens up and enjoys themself in the booth. Another feature of the photo booth that parents love is that it serves to preoccupy energetic children. Many clients also opt for the luxe guest book in their package, a keepsake which includes a copy of every photo taken during the night and gives guests the ability to send their regards to the newly wedded couple by writing in the book next to their pictures.

To learn more about the photo booth and learn how you can book one for your wedding, visit www.photoboothto.com

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TOP 10: Why You Should Book PhotoboothTO

Looking to add some fun and excitement to your next wedding, birthday, corporate event or fundraiser? Nothing brings the party together like a Photo booth, and listed below are the top 10 reasons why PhotoboothTO is the right choice for your next event.

We offer competitive package pricing

PhotoboothTO offers a variety of packages at competitive pricing so that you can have a photo booth at your next event for the price that fits your budget. Keep in mind our packages include unlimited prints!

Our philosophy

At PhotoboothTO we believe that customer service is key to maintaining a prosperous business. We hope to build longstanding relationships with our clients and will work tirelessly to bring you the photo booth experience that you desire.

Professional and Friendly Staff

When you book with PhotoboothTO you not only receive a photo booth for you event but a friendly and professional attendant as well. The attendant will engage with guests and ultimately create a welcoming atmosphere.

Quick and Efficient Setup and Takedown

Our professionally trained staff is capable of setting up the photo booth in a short period of time and with as little disturbance as possible. Whether your event is being held upstairs or down, inside or out, our staff will be sure to accommodate.

Our fun and engaging props

PhotoboothTO offers a wide selection of props to be used with the photo booth, ranging from fake moustaches to sombreros and boxing gloves. We also carry themed props which can be requested to match the theme of your event.

Our Variety of Backdrops

PhotoboothTO offers clients the option between private-enclosed and open-concept photo booth packages. Furthermore, the client can customize their photo booth experience by choosing from a variety of backdrops such as white, black, red, gold-spangled and even green screen.

Marketing and Branding options

For fundraiser and corporate events PhotoboothTO offers clients the option of placing their brand logo on every photo strip that prints out. Therefore every guest who visits the photo booth will leave the event with a physical reminder of the event and your brand/fundraiser.

Accessibility

PhotoboothTO caters to clients from downtown Toronto through to the GTA and beyond. Wherever your event is being held, PhotoboothTO will be there.

Flexibility

Planning to host all day or multiple day events? Will there be periods of time when the photo booth will be inactive? Whatever the schedule of your event, PhotoboothTO offers flexible hours and pay rates to accommodate.

Track Record

Our track record speaks for itself. Visit our website www.photoboothto.com to have a look at some of the experiences and reviews by our many happy clients.

The Perfect Addition to your Fundraiser or Charity Event

Planning to host a charity event or fundraiser? Looking for a fun and creative way to help raise money and host a memorable event? Look no further. PhotoboothTO is the perfect addition to any charitable event that will not only help raise money but also leave guests with fun memories and a physical reminder of the occasion.

What it is

How it Works

What it means for your fundraiser/charity event

PhotoboothTO offers you as the host a unique, creative and fun way to raise money for your foundation or charity. This can be accomplished by charging guests to use the photo booth or to receive their photo strips. Doing so provides the guests with a fun and interactive way of donating money to your foundation or charity.

Renting a photo booth also offers you as the host cost-saving options. This can be accomplished by selling sponsor space, either by placing the sponsors logo on the photo strip itself or by incorporating the logo onto the green screen backdrop. Therefore, every guest who takes a photo strip home will not only have a souvenir of the event but also a business card which can link them directly to your sponsor.

All in all, renting a photo booth for your next fundraiser or charitable event provides you with a fun, creative and cost-efficient way help raise money and offer a memorable experience to your guests.

To book a photo booth, please fill out our form online www.photoboothto.com/request-availability | email info@photoboothto.com | call 647-302-6615

PhotoboothTO wins WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award 2015

Toronto’s own photoboothTO Wins WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award® 2015
Toronto, ON – January 8, 2015 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, named photoboothTO as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2015 for Photo Booth Rentals in Toronto!

The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2015 recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. The esteemed awards are given to the top local wedding vendors in more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their professional achievements from the previous year.

While many industry award winners are selected by the host organization, the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with photoboothTO. Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past clients.

“It’s always exciting to start the year by honoring the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network who represent more than two million reviews on our website,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Each of the businesses recognized are committed to quality, professionalism and all around top-notch service. We applaud photoboothTO for their impressive achievements within the wedding industry.”

As a Couples’ Choice Awards® winner, photoboothTO is highlighted within the WeddingWire Network, which is comprised of more than 200,000 wedding professionals throughout North America and abroad.

PhotoboothTO is proud to be one of the top photo booth rentals in Toronto in the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding sites such as WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. We value all of our clients and truly appreciate the positive feedback that helped us earn the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2015.

For more information about having photoboothTO at your wedding, please request availability by clicking here.

To learn more about the Couple’s Choice Awards®, please visit www.weddingwire.com/couples-choice-awards.

About WeddingWire
WeddingWire, the leading technology company serving the $100 billion wedding and events industry, is the largest online vertical marketplace connecting engaged couples with event professionals. With more than two million consumer reviews, it is the industry leader in consumer reviews. The site enables engaged couples to search, compare and book from an extensive database of more than 200,000 recently reviewed event professionals, from venues to photographers. WeddingWire provides event professionals with the technology they need to serve their clients, including a SaaS platform, which powers advertising, marketing, and CRM needs of local wedding and events businesses nationwide.

Repost: A success on the Toronto Event Scene

Since its inception in late 2013, photoboothTO has quickly grown to be one of the largest and well-trusted photo booth rental companies in Toronto and the surrounding GTA.

Catering to a wide variety of clients, it has provided services for corporate events, music festivals and launch parties, as well as numerous birthday bashes, quinceañeras, mitzvahs and themed events. A must-have at weddings, the booth works to draw guests together, break the ice and offer a laugh-filled experience with the perfect party memento printed instantly on the spot for the guests to keep.

Gaetano R. Isidori, the founder and owner of the company, is young and passionate, with an eye for niche markets. ”While working in the wedding industry, I saw the growing demand for photo booths and the value they delivered. I knew I could deliver the experience on a whole other level, with better service and a professional image,” says Gaetano.

Helping local businesses establish their presence online, designing graphics, shooting photos/videos, producing original music, designing marketing campaigns and working many years before for a well-known entertainment company, Gaetano brings the perfect combination of real-world experience that can help dominate a locally expanding market.

Starting off with one unique booth and an uncompromising determination to succeed, he entered the market with a wealth of experience in the event industry, a business marketing diploma, strong work ethic, creative mindset and unique set of skills that set him apart. Recently, he has expanded the company by acquiring three new booths, as well as hiring dedicated and equally passionate staff to run multiple events at once.

Some of photoboothTO’s clients

FAJO Magazine — CIBC — Scotiabank — TEDxToronto — D+H — NFL

P&G — Nine West — Startup Fashion Week — Home Depot — President’s Choice

Federal Liberal Party of Canada — Seneca — York University — Club Med — Free The Children

Vans — Electric Elements Festival — Grohe — TD Bank — AMResorts — Olympia Tile+Stone

As a brand, photoboothTO is guided by one passion: honest, professional, quality service. From the immaculately designed website to professional studio cameras and lighting, to customizing each printed photo strip to match the event, Gaetano guarantees that the client is provided with a unbeatable photo booth experience that is sure to be the highlight of their event. With nearly 200 events in the first year of business alone, the company has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from each client they worked with.

PhotoboothTO prides itself in offering clients multiple options to personalize and immortalize their photo booth experience. The size, format and design of the photo strips are fully customizable, and Gaetano offers a variety of different colour schemes, luxurious backdrops and unique props to make each experience truly one-of-a-kind. PhotoboothTO also offers custom-designed and printed backdrops for their clients to keep, perfect for corporate events that wish to showcase their branding or weddings that want to take their special day to the next level.

“I believe the key to success in today’s business world is being unique, prepared and working really hard, as well as having the right people around you and being thankful,” says Gaetano of his company’s progress.

PhotoboothTO also offers clients a real-time slideshow of all photos taken, that guests can watch and enjoy, as well as novel ways to share the experience online. With corporate clients benefiting most, they can increase and track their online presence from the booth through photoboothTO’s custom-branded social media kiosks. These allow users to share the event experience online and instantly post photos taken from the booth directly to their favorite social media site, or directly to their smartphones as an MMS.

Want to rent a photo booth for your upcoming event?

Contact them via www.photoboothTO.com/request-availability

Connect with photoboothTO on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Pinterest orread the client reviews here.

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10 Things to look for in a Photo Booth Rental

PhotoboothTO | Premium Party Photo Booth Rental Company in Toronto

Many booth companies out there are all claiming to be #1 and “high quality“, but is that really true? How can you really tell if you’re getting the best? With over 200 successful events in our first year of business, we continue to deliver quality service day in and out and that is because we’ve built a company based on quality & consistency.

Here are our top 10 things we believe you, the client, should look for when shopping for a photo booth:

Experience & ReviewsCan you see their recent event galleries? Have they worked with many clients/events? How many booths do they have? Do they specialize in Photo Booth Rentals?
-A quality & experienced photo booth rental co will have many events under their belt, worked with many top notch brands & have more than 1 booth to service. They will boast reviews & testimonials on websites such as weddingwire, google+, yelp which are from REAL people & you will see the difference as to why they may charge a little more. They guarantee a great time. Perhaps we fall into this category?
A Real Enclosed or Open-Concept Photo Booth?Do they actually bring a top notch photo booth machine or simply taking photos with a printer on a table? Do they offer a simple yet classy open-concept setup with backdrops of your choice? Does the Enclosure fit 10 or more people inside the booth? Is it a stand up or sit down booth?
Luckily, we offer the best open-concept & enclosure style booths available. Our booths are a stand up style which allow for more photos & creative poses.
Camera Lighting…Do they use LED lights, Built-in camera light or Professional Studio Strobes?
Professional studio strobe lighting will give you the edge with crisp, perfectly frozen images at the quality you would expect from a professional studio. We offer professional studio strobe lighting built into the booth which many other booths do not have.
Printer & PaperWhats the quality of their paper and ink? How fast do the photos come out? Can they print both 2×6 and 4×6?
– We use the highest quality printers, paper & ink available on the market and they print two-2×6 copies within 10 seconds or one-4×6 within 10 seconds.
Logo/Branding & DesignCan your logo/branding/design be implemented into the photo print outs? Do they offer you a custom design or template?
– We fully customize the print outs to match your event perfectly with your own branding/design/logo on all print-outs.
Unique Features?
Touchscreen for guests to use? Social Media Station? Real-Time Slideshow?We offer all 3 🙂
AvailabilityHow booked up are they? Do they offer discounts for weekday events?
Generally the weekends book the fastest (Friday/Saturday/Sunday). It is always a good idea to book earlier because service is limited to the amount of photo booths a company has. And to maintain quality, a great photo booth company doesn’t keep too many booths on hand. Our company is a little more flexible with pricing/availability during the week & would love to help you with your event.
After The Event?Do they offer your guests a way to download/view photos for free? Do you get a copy of all the photos?
We offer a free online responsive gallery for your guests to view & download photos free! Easily view-able on their iphones after or any other device. We also include a USB Flash Drive with all HQ original size images for our clients to keep after the event (perfect to share, print or just keep forever to see all the photos later in the future).
Do your Homework!In the end, this is a special event you are booking for after all. Events happen once in a lifetime, there will only be 1 day in your life that you turn 16, 21, 40, 60, etc…only 1 day in your life that you get married to the love of your life…one day to impress your whole company and/or industry and show them an awesome time.
It doesn’t come down to who’s the cheapest, but who will give you the best value and who you can trust & rely on the most to deliver the best experience within your budget. If your budget is lower and your looking for the cheapest, you will most likely not get the experience you hoped for. Always better to go with the best option you can afford that way you know your photo booth experience is guaranteed to be an absolute hit.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about book our photo booth for your event please call us at 647-302-6615.

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