Seen here, a photo Kiosk ... disguised as a Photo Booth with Drapes

CHEAPER ISNT ALWAYS WHAT YOU THINK IT WILL BE

Makeshift digital machines and why to AVOID them!

What is a pipe and drape photo booth?

This is a new term for a, "Photo Booth," that is simply made out of pvc pipe or metal piping surrounded by some kind of drapery, whether it be velour or otherwise. The whole concept of what a photo booth really is, is completely lost in this type of set-up and the photos come out as though your guests are posed in front of a photographer.

These companies use a store bought digital camera connected to a home use printer that is often placed outside the set-up on a table.

Most importantly, because of the low quality printing equipment that is used, the pictures taken in these booths WILL FADE. I know I'd be incredibly disappointed if I paid money for pictures that weren't going to last. During our research we even saw one company who uses a printer that available at Target for $150.00.

If this is what you wanted at your event, you are better off buying your own camera, bringing your own printer and doing it yourself.. at least you would get to keep the equipment at the end of the night.

Kiosk pipe and drape alternative

Futher, another class of pipe and drape photo booths is the kiosk pipe and drape. This still is not a photo booth, it is a photo kiosk with drapes around it. See Photo Above.

These are generally the same as a regular pipe and drape, but instead of a camera and printer it is a kiosk with pipe and drape around it. Although it is a ditigal printing process, it is by no means a photo booth. It remains a kiosk with some drapes around it.

Archival Ink as an argument against fading pictures

Also, beware of companies who tell you they use archival ink as an argument against fading pictures. Archival ink loses it's ability to resist fading once it's printed on glossy paper. Click HERE to view a supporting article on understanding inks and media longevity.

How our Photo Booth services differ

OUR digital machine is not made of pipes and drapery, but rather, is a legitimate photo booth with a solid exterior, that uses a commercial use camera and a top of the line dye-sublimation printer to produce 2 photo strips of 4 pictures per session on high quality photo paper. By legitimate, I mean that you get in, close the curtain, take your photos, exit the booth and wait for the machine to process your pictures- there is no person involved with when and how your pictures come out- you and your guests are in control, and our friendly attendednt is there to help if needed.

• We are prepared, we call each venue and figure out how we can get into the venue and how we can exit the venue.
  

• We do not have any hidden fees, our contract is short and fully states our responsibilies in providing you excellent service as well as yours as our client. Some companies charage additional fees for duplicate photos, if photos go over a certain number, how soon you make the reservation, and more.

• We let our clients come into our office and see our photo booths and in some cases even choose the color booth they want for their event.

• We are honest about our services and while certain rentals may be more expensive than these pipe and drape replicas, we provide REAL photo booths and not makeshift photo booths or disguised and draped kiosks.

THE BOTTOM LINE IS . . . D o  Y o u r   R e s e a r c h

• Ask for pictures of the photo booth you will be getting on your event.
  
• Come into the company's office to see the photo booth.
  
• Ask for details on how the photos print, including what type of paper and ink it uses.
  
• Ask for previous client reviews and testimonials.
  
• Ask for hidden fees and any potential additional charges.
  
• Check the contract before you commit to a company, you never know what your getting yourself into.
• Ask about spare parts where applicable [Some companies send their photo booths out without spare parts!!!!]

Email our company even, we will try to help you make the an educated choice that suits your special event best.