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Photobooth Props

Photobooth Props

PROP-SPIRATION

At In the Booth we include a range of photobooth props for you to choose from. Through our years of boothing, we have seen guests add their own spin on their booth by adding personalised props. From bouquets, to awards, trophies and instruments we have welcome a wide range of personalised props into our photo booths. Here is our list of photo booth prop trends and what’s in and what’s out for 2024 and 2025. You can also check out our Pinterest page for more!

Bring these photobooth props in!

Cardboard Cut Outs

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An oldie but a goodie! Card board cut outs are both comical and entertaining for your guests. We have welcome the cardboard versions of our bride and groom, birthday boy right through to your boss and those wedding guests that just could make the night.

Pets

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Of course you are going to have your furry best man present on the big day. We have welcomed many 4 legged friends into our booths over the years and we absolutely love seeing these cute booth pictures.

Instruments

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Throwing a party to celebrate 80’s rock n roll? Well the outfit would not be complete without a guitar, maybe some drumsticks? Props that fit in with your event theme always make for the best both snaps.

Florals

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Florals are such a beautiful addition to your props table. From the bride posing with her best girls to a birthday celebration for your Mum, florals always brighten up the inside of the booth and make for great photos.

Work Wear

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Now this one might sound odd but bear with us! Your annual work party has rolled around and you have booked a booth. Why not provide your team with high vis and hard hats for the night? While it might not help the sore heads the next day, guests are always sure to jump in the booth and pose with familiar props.

Custom Signs

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Your In the Booth attendant will provide you with a chalkboard for your hire time. Have you thought about adding a custom sign for guests to use as a prop? This could be something as simple and “Mel’s 30th Birthday” for a party celebration or “The Conroy’s’’ to celebrate they newlyweds.

Send these photo booth props out!

Feather Boas

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Feather boas have been out for a while. They’re messy, tacky and within five minutes the place is covered in little feathers. In addition most venues have outlawed feather boas due to the mess! It’s best to check with your venue first rather than risk any additional cleaning fees. Just let those gorgeous themed outfits shine through instead!

Cheap Dress Up Items

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We know wigs, glasses, hats, fake noses, moustaches are common in a photo booth. However, cheap plastic additions won’t give you timeless memories. They’re also hot and uncomfortable for your guests to wear (not to mention the hygiene issues…). Plastic props are also very reflective which can result in poor quality images.

Confetti

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Glitter confetti is just messy! We all know the feeling of finding glitter for months to come and wondering ‘how did that get there?!’ Natural confetti has become very popular as this make for a much easier clean up for outdoor events. Remember to check with your venue if confetti of any kind is permitted. Sometimes a workable option are paper streamers which make for a much easier clean up.

Budget Photo Booth Hire – Know the right questions to ask!

Budget photo booth hire – we get it! Celebration budgets are important and you’re looking for the best bang for your buck. How do you choose the best photo booth for your event while remaining within budget?

Let’s be real for a minute! Photo booths come in all shapes and sizes. It’s overwhelming with so many options and inclusions. It’s hard to decide what will be the best booth for you. Sometimes it can be tempting to ignore warning signs when a deal seems too good to be true. Unfortunately we see the flip side when things don’t turn out as expected. It’s very easy to make a business look professional on a website. We live in the time of stock images, stick video and AI. If you wanted to start your own “photo booth company” you could have your website and social media live by this afternoon!

Photo Booth Hire Industry Secrets!

Sadly we live in the real event world. The event industry and a businesses’ reputation are based solely on trust. Customers trust that the business is advertising a truthful offering and that the offering will be delivered as promised on the day. That is where the disconnect happens between what can be advertised online and the reality. Are you going to be delivered the dream or the reality when you make the decision to book budget photo booth hire?

We’ve taken many a frantic call from customers looking for a booth “tomorrow” after a last minute cancellation from a budget photo booth hire supplier. We have been quoted prices over the phone that we at In the Booth couldn’t drive out of our driveway for! There are so many aspects to consider when running an ethical business. Budget photo booth hire with a Marketplace listing for “$400 Photo Booth Deal!” is highly unlikely to come with insurance – or assurance.

It’s time to spill the tea on some photo booth industry secrets! When enquiring with budget photo booth hire services, here are some questions to ask that may give you some tell-tale answers:

Insurance Documents

Any reputable company should be able to provide you with an official invoice and Public Liability documentation upon request. If they are asking for “cash on the day” or are happy for an EFT transfer with no invoice provided, it’s time to ask more questions.

Professional & Prompt Communication

Private Gmail email addresses, no website and no answer to a phone call are not positive signs you are dealing with a reputable company. Moreover “Socials Only” businesses are often not true Australian businesses. Check out some of your local wedding and event planning groups on Facebook. You are guaranteed to come across brides panicking about not hearing back from their suppliers. This is very unprofessional behaviour and stress-inducing when you are planning an event. Taking days or weeks to reply because “they’ve been busy” is not a good enough excuse and is a sign of a poorly run business.

Ask Your Venue About Their Experiences

Ask your venue on their experiences with your chosen budget photo booth hire company. They may have further insight from past events. Your venue has seen it all! They will have experience with vendors that show up late or not at all and technical issues on the night. They will also have an opinion on their experience with the company’s staff and their professionalism.

Does Your Budget Photo Booth Hire Come with an Operator?

A tell-tale sign from cheap or “combined” services is if an operator is or isn’t included. A combined DJ and photo booth service should be providing you with two operators – one to DJ and one to attend to the photo booth. If they tell you one staff member is enough – well, they’re incorrect! DJ’ing is a full time job once the party time kicks in. In addition, the photo booth is going to fire up at the exact same time! This is why at In the Booth we only specialise in photo booth hire. Low cost suppliers are simply trying to add to their low profit margins by adding more services. Our attendants are kept busy from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave an event. Therefor they certainly wouldn’t have time to be providing an exceptional DJ service as well!

Will My Photo Booth Print?

This one is a biggie! Feedback we receive from new customers is that they used XYZ Company in the past who didn’t inform them their photo booth didn’t include prints. This is an easy sign of a budget photo booth hire company. Instant prints come at a cost! Every time that photo booth printer delivers some instant print magic to a guest, the operator incurs a cost. The easiest way to remove this cost is to not have a photo booth that prints – right? Wrong! Problem is, our customers and their guests absolutely ADORE instant prints. In addition tt’s a huge part of the photo booth magic. Make sure you ask your company clear questions regarding the style of booths they offer and steer clear of anything that is digital only.

Will a Guest Book be Included?

Another big one. Did you know guests books are an expensive inclusion? In the Booth’s price point has remained the same since 2009 which means we’ve been able to include more and more great items in our package. This has always (and will always!) include one of our gorgeous guest books. Make sure you ask your chosen company if one will be included. This is a common item that will get downplayed in their advertising due to the hard cost to the operator.

Off-Website Reviews

Finally, let’s talk reviews. What does off-website reviews mean? It means seeking out reviews that are not just listed on the company’s website. These reviews have been thoroughly vetted or in worst cases, fabricated by the operator. Look for reviews that can’t be easily edited or filtered by the operator. Check their Google Business listing, Facebook page, ABIA or Easy Weddings for legitimate reviews.

80’s Themed Party for Chris’ 50th

Themed parties are completely open to the imagination. No matter what you are celebrating, you can always count on a theme to bring your guests together and share a few laughs.

Themed birthday parties are always such a hit with all your guests. From dressing as your favourite superhero or movie star, to what you wanted to be when you grow up, themed parties will always be a great party starter between guests. At In the Booth, we attend so many themed parties and events and we absolutely love seeing what our guests get up to in the booth. Chris’ 80’s themed party was certainly no exception!

In the Booth Adelaide proudly attended Chris’ 80’s themed party for his 50th birthday party with our photo booth to capture all the fun.  Chris hosted his party at The Lion Hotel in North Adelaide and asked guests to dress in their best 80’s gear! We absolutely love the 80’s frocks and 3 piece suits. Some of the more adventurous guests even committed to a mullet for the evening! Guests dressed in themed costumes will always make for a great guest book as well! Theming parties in ‘eras’ is an easy way to get your guests involved in the themed costume party.

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Chris opted to use our Guest Cam feature, video messaging and Gif for his party. We absolutely love the affect costume parties have in the booth. Guests jumping in the booth and posing ‘in character’ always make for great booth snaps. Chris opted for a gaming themed print design to match his 80’s themed party. Last but not least, Chris also treated his guests to a custom pink donut cake to celebrate his birthday.

Happy 50th birthday Chris! We hope you had an absolute blast in the booth and are enjoying all your rad memories!

Hewett Centre wedding for Brenton & Carly

ADELAIDE WEDDING VENUE

Hewett Centre Wedding in South Australia

A Hewett Centre wedding is a gorgeous way to spend a wedding day! This stunning wedding venue offers a beautiful function space to host your wedding and a lovely outdoor ceremony space amongst the gumtrees. Guests are lucky enough to soak up views of the Barossa Valley while enjoying canapes and getting the celebration started.

A function room offers so much flexibility for weddings and celebrations. A function room can be a blank canvas for your styling ideas and allow room to move in your budget. Seating plans can literally be anything you like! Likewise there is usually more options available in terms of catering and food options when you don’t have to adhere to a set menu. From in-house caterers to food trucks, your function space can ebb and flow with every celebration that passes through its doors.

After saying their ‘I Do’s’, Brenton and Carly’s guests moved into the Hewett Centre to continue the celebrations. Brenton and Carly chose to make the space their own. They decorated with light up letters spelling out the theme for the day – L.O.V.E. Our bride and groom also chose to gift their guests with custom love heart cookies for their bonbonniere. What a great gift to send your loved ones home with.

Carly was the most stunning bride opting for a white ball gown with lace details. Carly’s bridesmaids wore a soft champagne coloured dresses that were complimented by soft pink and white flowers. Brenton opted for an all-black dinner suit with groomsmen featuring a soft champagne pink tie to match the bridesmaids. We especially loved the natural greenery and native florals used to decorate the space and bouquets.

Brenton & Carly’s Wedding Reception at the Hewett Centre

As the night kicked on, everyone kicked up their heels and moved to the dance floor. That’s when the party really got started! Guests loved the entertainment of the ever classic ‘Shoe Game’. This is where the bride and groom answer questions about the each other not knowing what the other has chosen.

Brenton and Carly’s guests absolutely loved using our Guest Cam feature. Our lovely couple held an intimate wedding however that didn’t stop them snapping over one hundred Guest Cams! Thank you for booking with In the Booth Adelaide, Brenton and Carly! We hope you love looking back on the memories of loads of dancing, games and heartfelt speeches.

A note from the Bride…

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“Having an intimate wedding was so special to us, we decided to have only our nearest and dearest. This made the day more wonderful as we got to be with those who meant to most to us.”

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Planning your own wedding at the Hewett Centre? We’ll help make it even more awesome!

University Event Hire

University event hire including a photo booth service is a great way to bring fun and entertainment to any event. We have had the pleasure of providing our photo booths to a wide array of events over the last 15 years. In the Booth regularly attends University Graduations, University Balls, University Gala Dinners and social and marketing university events. We love that our photo booth is always a hit at University events. Here are ten reasons you should consider hiring a photo booth for your next University event:

1. Get the party started with photo booth university event hire!

A photo booth is a great way to kick the party off and get guests involved. Uni students love jumping into the booth to grab a quick photo as they head into their evenings celebrations. Consider placing a booth at the entrance to your function if space is at a premium. A foyer or lobby area photo booth gives festivities a red carpet arrival feel!

2. Social Networking

Photo booths are a great way to encourage networking within your cohort. While the photo booth is an easy conversation starter, your guests will enjoy sharing and interacting with their cohort. You will find guests of all ages interacting and chatting as they queue for the booth. Then the fun really starts once they step inside! There is no better ice breaker than a photo booth.

3. Boost your Brand

We include a custom print design in your University event hire package so all your guests will be sent home with your logo on their photo strips. Every event is individual which is why we provide a custom design service for all corporate events. Send through your invitation or event link to our design team and they’ll ensure your photo booth prints are a perfect match. You can view plenty of examples on our Instagram page.

4. Social Media Exposure

In the Booth offers unlimited free app downloads with all our bookings. Your guests will be able to download their digital files to be shared all over their social media. No waiting in line or entering private details is required. Our app places privacy in your guests’ hands.

5. Take the Heat off

Planning any event can be stressful! Allow In the Booth take care of all the photos for the event with our photo booth and exclusive Guest Cam feature. We find our Guest Cam to be particularly popular with University events. Your cohort will enjoy traditional photos inside the booth but then the spontaneity of roaming photos as well!

6. Party Favours

Guests love collecting all their photo strips at the end of the night to take home and cherish forever. Why not say thank you to your cohort for attending your University Ball or Gala Dinner with a photo booth? You can even include your thank you message on the prints.

7. Capture those little moments

While one evening may go so fast, its a celebration of all your time studying and preparing for your graduation and exams. We love that our photo booths will capture live moments that otherwise might have been forgotten. Guests love looking back on their photo strips for years to come to remember their experiences.

8. Personalise your props 

At In the Booth we offer props with every hire package. However we find University events and celebration always have the best additions to the prop table.  From awards, student committee themes, event themes and University mascots – we love seeing what our guest will add to personalise their booth.

9. An affordable addition

Think about the value a photo booth will bring to your event. Guests will enjoy both the entertainment and interactive experiences for the duration of your event. Our booths are always in full swing with guests from start to finish.

10. Fun!

Do we need to say more?! Have you ever seen someone not having fun in a photo booth?

    21st Birthday Party Theme Ideas

    21st birthday parties are such a milestone birthday to celebrate!  Turning 21 symbolises transitioning into adulthood, newfound responsibilities and personal growth.  In the Booth loves to attend 21st Birthday parties to help bring the fun, excitement, laughter, and help your guests to capture images throughout the night.  We have attended many memorable themed parties over the years. here are some of our best party themes to consider for your 21st birthday.

    Casino Night

    Time to bust out your best dress and shine those shoes for a 21st birthday theme that will take you to the Monaco’s famous Casino de Monte-Carlo. Think suits, bowties, stunning dress, back and gold tableware and roulette tables as far the eye can see.

    Colour

    Want all your guests to be dress head to toe in your favourite colour?  Consider the colour themed 21st birthday, for example. Ask your guest to dress in patterns or head to toe in pink to suit your theme.

    Letter Party

    Ask your guest to dress up as something beginning with the first letter of your name, or the first letter of their name. This is a great way to get everyone involved – and we love seeing the hilarious costume ideas!

    When I grow up…

    What did you want to be when you grow up? One of our all-time favourite 21st Birthday themes! Image all your party guests showing up as ballerinas, dinosaurs, firemen, astronauts, fairies…

    Masquerade Ball

    An all-time favourite when it comes to themed 21st birthday parties. A masquerade leaves it open to incorporate anything else into your birthday party.

    Era Party

    Era’s and throwback parties are always a hit with guests. Take it back 21 years to the early 00’s when denim was doubled, jeans were worn under dresses and wallets attached to a chain in your back pocket..

    Partner Swap

    This is one of our all-time favourite party themes! Ask your guest to come dressed as their partner. If they’re single, ask them to come dress as their parent of the opposite sex. This theme is perfect for those who love a laugh!

    Rubik’s Cube Party

    Ask your guest to come dressed in six items of clothing all in different colours. The aim is to ‘solve’ the Rubik’s cube and be all in one colour by the end of the evening. First one to solve the puzzle, wins!

    Hollywood

    Why not bring your favourite celebrities together to celebrate your 21st? This is such a versatile 21st birthday theme as your guests can come as celebrities, movie characters, book characters, anime characters and anyone in between.

    Best Mackay Wedding Venues

    Best Mackay Wedding Venues

    We’ve been attending weddings in Mackay since (almost) the very beginning of In the Booth. In the Booth began in its hometown of Brisbane in 2009, closely followed by it’s first location in Mackay in 2010. Suffice to say we’ve attended literally thousands of functions since then! It’s always a pleasure to step back in the doors of some of our favourite host venues.

    Windmill Motel & Events Centre

    The Windmill Motel is a well known Mackay location for weddings and celebrations of every size. You’d be hard pressed to find a Mackay local who hasn’t attended a wedding or a Christmas party at the Windmill! Surrounded by picturesque gardens, the Windmill Motel and Event Centre boasts a wonderful atmosphere. Exchange your vows in manicured gardens or on the lake deck . The Windmill offers versatile indoor and outdoor spaces that accommodate up to 200 guests. Interstate guests can enjoy the convenience of staying on site after the night draws to a close.

    Goosies

    Goosies is a sporting venue offering function and events spaces to Mackay locals. They hosts weddings and large events for up to 380 guests. Their knowledgable team cater for both a sit down wedding reception and a cocktail style wedding receptions. In the Booth Mackay has been attending weddings at Goosies since the very beginning!

    Villa Lamour

    Villa Lamor is located 20 minutes from Mackay in Balberra. The team specialises in weddings and hosts both your wedding reception and wedding ceremony on site. They have a range of spaces to choose from where you can host your wedding ceremony and wedding reception in Mackay.

    Rydges Mackay Suites

    Rydges Mackay Suites offers a unique wedding experience. Tailored packages are available for initmate gatherings up to 140 seated guests. We offer tailored packages to suit all requests, from an intimate family celebration up to 140 seated guests. Cocktail parties are also available for up to 250 attendees. Rydges Mackay Suites offer guests a 4.5-star luxury function space and accommodation experience

    The Seabreeze Hotel

    The Seabreeze Hotel is a favourite of our Mackay wedding venues. Events can be stressful and that’s where the Seabreeze team comes in! Did you know they have three fabulous function spaces to choose from?The skilled functions team will take care of everything so that you can sit back and relax. From the Terrace to the Pacific Room there is a function space to suit everyone.

    Mackay Turf Club

    Mackay Turf Club has a unique outlook and modern facilities. The Mackay Turf Club is a stunning choice for all styles of wedding receptions. The dedicated functions team is on hand to help you in creating your dream day from the first enquiry to the cutting of your wedding cake.

    Mantra Mackay

    Mantra Mackay located in Mackay Harbour is a fantastic wedding venue and events space. Itis important to leave nothing to chance when planning your special day. The Mackay Marina Hotel functions and restaurant team will make sure everything is taken care of. Their luxurious function room offers incredible waterfront views over the Mackay Marina. Their four and half star rating carries through to their impeccable menu options.

    Shamrock Hotel

    Shamrock Hotel Mackay is a popular wedding venue for those wanting a more casual affair. The Shamrock caters for weddings and events year round and is a great venue to consider when choosing your wedding venue. It’s central Mackay location makes it an easy commute from the Mackay airport for visiting guests.

    Note Park Grazing Co

    Note Park Grazing Co is located in Homebush, Mackay and is a stunning wedding venue. This awesome location offers a covered al-fresco dining space with panoramic views. There’s also plenty of space on the lawn if needed. Enjoy celebrating well into the night in complete privacy! Enjoy a fireplace and star gazing away from the city lights. Note Park Grazing Co also has an enviable space capacity for up to 200 guests.

    Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort wedding for Corey & Rishelle

    GOLD COAST WEDDING VENUE

    Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort

    We love nothing more than a Gold Coast wedding, especially when hosted at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort at Main Beach, Gold Coast. Corey and Rishelle chose to celebrate their most special day at this gorgeous beachside location. It’s hard to believe from their beautiful photos complete with palm trees that Corey and Rishelle hosted a winter wedding!

    Guests gathered outdoors for a stunning afternoon ceremony and later gathered in the Horizons room to kick up their heels and dance the night away.   Corey and Rishelle got to spend their special day with their smallest guest of honour, their daughter. Rishelle’s girls looked absolutely stunning in black while the groomsmen donned matching black ties with a stone grey jacket. We absolutely love the sweet and loving images provided by The Lane Creators. 

    Corey & Rishelle’s Wedding Reception at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort

    Once the formalities were over, Rishelle and Corey’s guests got right into the celebrations! Opting for a black backdrop, Corey and Rishelle’s guests hit the dancefloor and photo booth as the night kicked on. How fun are the heart glasses the couple chose to add to the props table for the night? Guests also utilised the beautiful white roses as props – a trend we love seeing! Corey and Rishelle choose our ‘Two Hearts Grey’ print design which matches in perfectly with their wedding colour scheme.  Style onQ was onsite to assist with Turing Rishelle and Corey’s wedding dreams into reality – providing beautiful florals and décor for the day. Tina Kristen weddings were on hand providing the glam hair and makeup for Rishelle and her bridal party.

    A note from the Bride…

    Sheraton Mirage Resort Wedding

    “Our wedding was a winter wonderland, set in the tropics of Queensland. We wanted a luxe fairy-tale feeling and that was achieved! Sharing our wedding with our two-year-old daughter was also incredible and an absolute blessing.”

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    Planning your own wedding at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort? We’ll help make it even more awesome!

    Mackay Wedding for Morgan & Chloe

    Some of our favourite Mackay wedding examples are the ones hosted on private properties. From family homestead, to holiday houses In the Booth has attended weddings in all sorts of places. In the Booth Mackay travelled to Ilbilbie with our booths to help celebrate Morgan and Chloe’s special day. Our Mackay team loves nothing more than an outdoor celebration to showcase the stunning surrounds and locations in Mackay.

    Morgan and Chloe’s guests absolutely loved using our Guest Cam feature.  We especially love the vintage cars that were snapped using Guest Cam. Check out Morgan and Chloe’s gorgeous Guest Cam station they made especially for their wedding! In the Booth Mackay was lucky enough to watch a stunning outdoor sunset at Morgan and Chloe’s Mackay wedding.

    Morgan and Chloe opted for an outdoor reception with guests being surrounded by fairy lights as they dance the night away. We absolutely loved the addition of natives and eucalyptus at Morgan and Chloe’s wedding. The couple opted for a simple rustic style cake adorned with beautiful florals.

    Stunning Ilbilbie Queensland Wedding

    Chloe was the most stunning bride; she opted for a white wedding gown with flowing tulle train. Chloe’s best girls stood beside her wearing red and personalising the style of their own dresses. The Groomsmen wore classic dinner suits and later in the evening were more casual with suspenders and white button downs. We loved that the bridal party all wore denim jackets for the reception part of the evening. Denim jackets double as a great gift to your bridal party and fun way to accessories for the evening.

    Finally, we thought Morgan and Chloe’s choice of our ‘Just Married’ chalkboard effect print design was the ideal match for their relaxed outdoor reception. Our grey backdrop is always a classic favourite too. It especially reminds us of the vintage photo booth curtain effect where your guests are the star of the show!

    Patritti Adelaide 40th Birthday for Hayley

    Happy 40th birthday to Hayley who celebrated at Patritti Dover Gardens with In the Booth Adelaide!

    A special reminder on every family calendar are always birthdays. It’s time to pull out the candles and celebrate another lap around the sun! From first birthdays to 100th birthdays and every milestone in between, In the Booth has attended them all. We love helping our guests of all ages celebrate their birthday in style! Watching our guests take home their photo booth prints is one of our favourite things. We guarantee they’ll be cherished for years to come. Birthday parties are some of In the Booth favourite events to celebrate. What’s better than grabbing all your loved to gather, feast, drink and dance the night away.

    Photo booths are always a hit with guests. Young ones love to jump in and pull faces for the camera and the older crowd enjoy the nostalgia of jumping into a photo booth for a quick photo opportunity. We often join guests of all ages to celebrate and to capture the memories from the day in our booths. Our photo booths feature different functions such as Guest Cam, Slow-Mo and Gif which are included in your hire. Did you know we have interactive additional features such as GuestCam, along with our SloMo and GIF options? They make a perfect entertainment addition to your party.

    Patritti Adelaide Function Venue

    In the Booth Adelaide recently attended Hayley’s 40th Birthday party hosted at Patritti in Dover Gardens, South Australia. Hayley’s guests sure gave our Guest Cam open photo booth feature a workout, snapping photos all over the event space at Patritti. In addition we love the use of the barrels as a backdrop! It goes without saying from the moment your guests first enter the space, right through to last drinks, In the Booth will capture it all.