"You'll bust out laughing, grab your friends and do it again!"

Ours is NOT a typical boring 2-person photo booth!

Large Groups? No Problem!

Choose from 30 different background colors!

FREQUENTLY ASKED PHOTO BOOTH QUESTIONS:

1- What is the largest group you've had in your photo booth where you can still see everyone's face in the picture? The current record is 15 adults (set 10/04/10 -see picture above). Our intimate 4'x4' photo area (if you don't push the curtain out) is very practical for groups of 2-6 and requires some clever positioning to capture everyone in a group of 7-15!

2- Why is your photo booth better with group shots? Many photo booths only have one fixed seat or bench (designed for a single-person headshot) and don't do well with groups of more than 2 people as the third person's head gets cut in half. Our adjustable 2-3 seat booth accommodates larger groups (3, 4 or 6+ people) which is not only more fun, but can handle more people in less time.

3- Can our guests choose different colors or types of printouts at our event? Yes, they can choose Color, Black and White, Browntone or Sketch. It's their personal preference with the press of a button OR we can setup the booth to print 2 strips, one Color and one Black and White or different types of printouts or we can disable this option so all the printouts are the same -It's your choice.

4- What makes your photo booth more entertaining and more fun? Guests standing outside the photo booth can view the TWO external monitors showing the action on the inside of the booth (including live feed LCD monitors). It is extremely entertaining even for non-participating spectators! We can also provide props and message boards for unique photo looks.

5- My event photographer said she can setup a "photo booth", how is that different? Does it take pictures automatically or is it just a camera on a stand with a trigger? Do you get instant prints or are the images only viewable on a website? Is there really a booth? or just a photo area. Does it have live feed LCD monitors? Can the guests choose their printout colors with the push of a button? For years photographers have setup 'photo stations' at events with backdrops, lights and a camera. Just recently some have tried to pass this off as a 'photo booth'. It's just not as fun! To avoid disappointment, be sure you "try before you buy."

6- Do you charge a prop deposit or damage fee? No, we understand that props will accidently get damaged by your guests, that's beyond your control, so we don't use it as an excuse to charge you extra money! Our prop usage fee covers the costs of replacing props.

7- Can your photo booth take 6 pictures? Yes, we can set it up to take 4 pictures or 6 pictures per group at your event. (for no additonal charge) Remember, 6-pictures will take longer for each group and will shorten the total number of group pictures taken at your event, also with the 6-picture option the images will print smaller.

8- Will your photo booth allow the guests to choose their own printout options? Yes, our booth has four different 'start buttons' that can be programed to offer four different printouts or color options at your event. Each guest can choose their favorite printout or color style.

9- If we have a really large party can we rent 2 booths? Yes, no problem! We can setup two booths at the same time, near each other or in different rooms, so more people can join in the fun! We offer our RETRO BOOTH or our Port-a-Booth.

10- Can your photo booth be delivered upstairs? Yes, no problem! Our photobooth is compact, portable and made To Go! (We have two models one that weighs 240 lbs., RETRO BOOTH, --Many photo booths weigh over 700lbs thus limiting their location usability-- the other one, Port-a-Booth, is only 180 lbs and can be dismantled into smaller pieces for easier transportation).

11- What are the quality advantages of your photo booth? Our images are produced with a real digital still camera (not a video camera --video-camera photo booths make fuzzy prints) We use quality daylight balanced strobes, (not florecent lights, noboby looks good under florecent lights!) Our image quality allows for reprints up to 11x14" of a single image from your photobooth set.

Enlargements ordered from our event website include retouching, zooming and multiple color options. Our photo booth produces the best quality printout and comes out completly dry in 10 seconds on waterproof paper with a UV coating. (Professional Lab Dye process, not inkjet). These prints not only look incredible, but will last 75-100+ years.

12- Can we make a Music Video & DVD from our images? Yes, for FREE! Just go to this popular slideshow website and use the images from the CD from your event. You can post the images to facebook or flicker or use them to make anything you want!

13- Is your photo booth wheel chair accessible? Yes, we move the inside stools so your guests in a wheel chair (or walker) can wheel their own chair into position, gather their family and friends around and join in the fun!

14- How will we know if everyone will fit in the picture? After you press the start button (before each picture is taken) a live feed video screen will show you exactly what the camera will record before it takes the picture so your group can adjust their positioning if needed.

15- Does your photo booth use toxic or smelly chemicals? No, it uses a totally modern digital computer process delivering better quality, faster print times and reprintable, waterproof images. Like the original photo booths of yesteryear, our prints will last for several generations.

16- How much space is required? Although our complete booth fits in an area that is only 6'D x8'W you will want to plan space for lines, the guest-book signing table and props table, etc.

17- Will your booth fit through a regular door? Yes, our booth fits through a standard 30" door. We also have a booth that breaks down into pieces and can fit through a 14" door, but who has that small of a door?

18- How do you know when the photo is going to be taken? A countdown (4...3...2...1) will appear on the screen just before the 'Look at the camera' graphic appears and a green light on the camera flashes just before the image is taken.

19- Do my guests have to wait several minutes for their print? No, our photobooth takes aprox. one minute per group (including printing). This reduces the backlog and waiting time for your guests! Inferior printers make your guests stand around for several minutes waiting for their print. (ink-jet prints are slow and easily damaged) The original toxic, chemical-based photo booths typically take 4-5 minutes just for the printing alone! Ours prints a waterproof, UV coated, dry image in less than 10 seconds after the last picture is taken.

20- What's the problem with a booth that requires you to stand instead of sit? The pictures look more like 'prom poses' and show too much of everyone's body. Tall and short people (including children) end up cut out of the picture. It's unauthentic --real photo booths have always had seats and capture facial expressions and head shots, not body shots.

21- Why should we book a local photo booth company like yours rather than a national chain or out-of-town company? There are several companies offering 'nationwide or statewide' travel, some are using a network of regional suppliers (each with different offerings), others ship a booth over state lines then have a hired tech try to set it up. Hauling or shipping electronics long distances can create technical problems. Many of these suppliers are only middlemen and contract service providers are never as accommodating as a local owner/operator.

22- What are your photo booth rental charges? Pricing for unlimited groups at your event is based on an hourly rate depending on the date, location and specific requirements. At some events we charge by the print. Call or e-mail us for a custom quote. Minimum hours may be required for prime-time, Saturday and weekend event dates or long-distance locations. (See additional details under the pricing tab.)

23- How is the hourly rate billed? We only bill for the hours of operation (which must be contiguous.) There is no additional charge for up to one hour of idle or down time prior to the event when we have the booth setup but not operational.

24- Is there additional travel charges? Depending on your date and the number of hours you book. Standard-delivery is $100 for (wheelchair accessible) locations within a 15-mile radius of downtown Jacksonville, Florida. (Additional miles are charged at $1 each -within 150 miles of Jax). Contact us for specifics regarding your date and location.

25- What do you require for booking the photobooth? A 50% retainer (or $250 whichever is greater) with the contract holds your date. The full balance is due 30-days before your photo booth event. We accept all major credit cards. Call and we will send you a copy of our contract.

26- Can we get a guest book or scrapbook of our event? Yes, there is a $120 additional charge for complete guestbook services including: the guestbook, assembly and duplicate prints at your event --one for the guest and one for the book. Our on-site associate will assist in cutting the strips and assembling the book during the event so it will be completed by the end. (Call or e-mail us to discuss the books cover color options.)

27- Can I get the original camera images? Yes, you can purchase the complete CD of all the grids, strips and individual HD photo booth images. You can see all of the options on our event website at: www.OurFavoritePhotos.com scroll down and click on PhotoBoothToGo -Event Name.

28- My event is going to be classy, I'm not sure a photo booth would be appropriate? Did you say classy or stuffy? Many of the elitist events nationwide rent a photo booth. We have been at the finest art galleries, top museums, exclusive country clubs, and nicest hotels in the area.

29- How many hours will I need for my event? It really depends on the number of people in each photo, the number of people in attendance, the type of event, etc. We suggest at least 1.5 hours per every 100 people if you are using the 4-picture printouts (the 6-picture printouts will take longer). Call or e-mail us to discuss the details and your exact requirements.

30- What are the standard backdrop color choices? Currently we have 30 different colors (see samples to the right -listed in order) Teal w/Dots, Lavendar, Orange/Blue Tie-Dyed, Fire, Blue, Lime, Forest Green, Orange, Red, Gold/Mustard, Black Damask, Pink, Brown, Tan, Tiger, Green, Grey, 60's Retro, Camo, American Flag, Dark Brown, Flower Power, Royal Gold, Royal Red, Tourquoise & Brown Damask, Tan & Black Damask, Off-white, Midnight Blue and Black.

31- Can you project really large pictures of the photo booth images at my event? Yes, for an additional charge we will project the images on a wall or our 3 foot screen or you can provide a large movie screen or large screen LCD. The projected images will be the same ones that are viewable from the monitor on the front of the photo booth.

32- Will your photo booth look professional at my event? Yes, our retro photo booth box is made of formica and the rest is professionally draped in black and dark brown curtains so it softens the typical 'industrial' boxy look which many commercial style photo booths have. We can bring it an hour early so you or your decorator can embellish it to match the decor of your event.

33- What if we don't want the large flashing sign? No problem, it can be turned off. The flashing sign on our Retro-booth is designed to pique the curiousity of people on the other side of the room. Currently our Porta-booth doesn't have an electric sign.

34- Can your photo booth be setup outdoors? Yes, we have an optional 'hard box' setup and rain cover that protects the booth from wind or rain. We can dress the hard surfaces of the optional 'hard box' with graphics or logos for custom branding at corporate events.

35- Are your large group pictures sharp with everyone in focus? Yes, look at all the image samples on our website of our large groups, you will notice you can clearly see the faces of six or more people in each group from near to far! Also because we use a digital still camera and not a video camera our pictures are nice and crisp.

36- Are your printouts odd sizes that won't fit in our photo albums or standard frames? No, all our printouts are all standard sizes (2x6, 4x6, 2.5x7, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14) so you will have lots of inexpensive options available for: frames, albums, magnetic or acrylic holders, etc. .

37- What are Jumbo prints? They are 30% larger than the standard sizes. Same UV coated waterproof quality. The grids are 5 x7" and the strips are 2.5 x7". This is an available option by special request for an additional fee of $50/hr..

38- Can we get two copies of each print at our event? Yes, this option costs $30 additional per hour to print 2 of each set. (This price is included with the guestbook pricing.)

39- Do you price match? That only works if you have an exact model number with a list of included options. If our booth was a low-end model we would offer that, but ours is one of the best that others are trying to compete with. We are happy to entertain all offers, but usually we only accept the best one.

40- What about the open air, touch screen monitors that take pictues at events? They are just not as fun (or as intimate) as our photo booth. Your guests will never really cut loose until they get behind our closed curtain! The pictures from these electronic monitors are grainy, the headsize is too small and you can see other guests standing around looking dumb in the background of all your pictures.

41- Can you provide sleeves for our printouts? Some companies using inkjet prints provide vinyl sleeves at trade shows so you won't realize the finish on their printout is still wet and easily damaged. Our printouts come out completely dry and with a UV coating so don't require any additional protection. We do offer acrylic and vinyl sleeves with magnets at an additional cost, but they aren't required.

42- I talked to another photo booth company who said their printer can print 50 prints per hour, how many will yours do? Our printer can print over 500 prints per hour! The real question is how long does it take for the first print to be delivered? If you have to wait 1-2 minutes AFTER the session, it can create a lot of dead time with people standing around waiting for prints. Our prints are delivered within 10 seconds after the last picture is taken! Including 2-up strips. (Double prints of grids or jumbo prints may take as long as 14 seconds.)

43- Can you create a custom designed printout for our event including borders with custom graphics? Yes, custom graphic design is billed at $60/hr. If you want to design it yourself we can give you the design/layout specs and you (or your company's graphic artist) can design the custom artwork for use at your event.

44- If we have life-sized props we want to use at our event, can you setup the booth with a larger area for standing? Yes, because our photo area is curtained (and not part of the hard box) we can reconfigure it to accommodate standing props and/or cutouts.

45- Can I choose which props my guests can use at my event? Yes, you can go through our prop table and remove any items you don't want them using, you can also bring some of your own props or request specific ones you would like.

46- What is your photobooth made of? Chewing gum and candy wrappers! Just joking... does it really matter? As long as it looks nice and works well at your event. But just so you know ours contains real pine wood, aluminum, quality plywood, some pressboard, real metal, nice fabric, plastic, masonite, plexiglass, copper wires, lots of screws, nails, glue, phenominal electronics, lighted buttons, lights, paint, wood stain and other assorted natural and man-made materials of unknown origins. (Ours only weighs 240 lbs, not 775 lbs of cold, hard steel.)

47- What about a photo booth with a touch screen with lots of options? Like video recording or e-mail, assorted borders, themes and writing messages on the screen, etc. These are perfect at the mall when you have lots of time to make choices, but at an event --all the interactive data entry requirements and decisions eats up all the fun time! Just not as fun!

48- Can we customize the background and the prints? Yes, we can customize a text graphic for you which can include names, dates, logos, custom colors, etc. on the photo booth prints. We can also customize the backdrop curtain in the photo booth to match the theme of your event or we can print a custom photo background from a digital file to make your unique event truly unforgettable.

49- Another photo booth company was advertising a price 40%-50% less, what does that tell you? You get what you pay for --they know what theirs are worth. Beware: Some advertise a low price initially and then charge a lot for extras, some have a low price for lots of hours, but the cost per person is much greater than ours because theirs runs slow and accomodates less people per hour. Quality digital photo booths with all the options and features of ours initially cost 8-12 thousand dollars to buy and then hundreds of dollars to operate at each event. An inexpensive setup may cost less but won't perform as well. In the end it won't be as much fun and won't make you (or your guests) as happy. If you are really price sensative check out our friends at www.PhotoBoothJacksonvilleFL.com.

50- Do you accept credit cards? Yes, we accept ALL cards including American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Diners. Also Cash, Checks and Paypal, but no IOU's!

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