It's the classic choice for good reason. We can find enclosed booths through trusted partners across the UK, usually with prints, props and someone looking after it.
Why an enclosed photo booth brings out the silliness
Once the curtain closes, people stop worrying about who's watching. That's when the faces get pulled, the wigs go on and your quiet cousin suddenly does a spot on impression of your dad.
It's especially good at events where guests don't all know each other, and at weddings where some people feel a bit self conscious in front of the whole room. Inside, nobody's looking.
How many fit inside
Most enclosed booths take around four to eight people, depending on the size. Some have a bench, some are standing only. And if you've got a big group, they'll still try to cram all ten in. It rarely works, but the attempt makes a great photo.
If you're expecting lots of large group shots, ask whether the booth is one of the bigger models, or think about an open air booth instead.
What the booth looks like
Booths come in all sorts of styles. Retro designs, clean white boxes, ones with bulb lights round the edge. Some partners can wrap the outside in your own design or add your names, which works nicely for weddings and branded events.
We'll send pictures of the actual booth with your quote, so there are no surprises when it turns up.
Props, prints and the photo strip
Props usually sit in a box or on a table outside the curtain. Hats, glasses, boas and signs on sticks are the standard mix. Prints come out within seconds, either as a classic strip or a postcard layout, depending on the booth.
If you've got a theme, mention it. Partners sometimes have themed boxes for things like a 1920s party or a Christmas do.
People hang on to these for years. They end up on fridges, in wallets and stuck to mirrors. Put the event name and date on the template so everyone remembers where they came from.
Where it works best
Enclosed booths are happiest in a function room, a hotel suite or a barn, where there's a corner they can sit in without getting in the way. They're good in rooms with harsh or flashing lights too, as the booth has its own lighting inside and the disco outside doesn't spoil the photos.
They're less handy if you want the booth to be part of the show. The fun happens behind a curtain, so the room doesn't see it until the prints come out. Some people love that. Others want a crowd watching.
Space, setup and what to tell us
Of the standard booth types, this is the bulkiest. Plan on roughly 2.5 metres by 2 metres of floor and about 2.2 metres of headroom, and check doorways and corridors on the way in. It needs one standard plug socket.
The basics are your date, the venue and roughly how many guests. On top of that, it helps to know how the booth will get in (stairs, lifts, narrow doors) and whether you'd like anything on the outside or on the print template. Then we can match you to a booth that fits. Literally.
Setup takes about an hour. If your function room's upstairs, make sure there's a lift. Any other questions, our FAQ page covers the common ones, or just get a quote and ask us directly.
