A lot of people have been asking me about creating a photobooth so I thought I would share some resources. The purpose of this post is to provide you with a place to get started in researching and building your photobooth! You can check out my photobooth site over at Ashlandphotobooth.com
Parts
Almost EVERYTHING can be purchased for your photobooth online @ Amazon. I have created an amazon wishlist here that you can view: http://amzn.com/w/3IFDICV4INCLJ
We based our design from a guide on Reliable Hardware’s website. You can find that guide on what parts to buy here:
http://www.reliablehardware.com/photobooth.aspx
Note: For my booth I used plywood that can be purchased at any Home Depot or Lowes, the wood was then covered with glue and we added the DJ carpet that you see below. Also my booth was assembled solely by rivets.
You can find plenty of tutorials on how to rivet and assemble roadcases here:
I promise the videos are “Rivetting” 🙂
| Item | Use | Website |
| Aluminum Extrusion | Nice looking metal corners and long rails. | www.reliablehardware.com/photobooth.aspx |
| DJ Carpet | Easy to clean, durable. Attach to wood with contact cement | http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006SM3M36/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3IFDICV4INCLJ&coliid=IMFPS17E61RWU |
| USB Button | Make it easy for users to start ogg rh photobooth! | http://help.sparkbooth.com/kb/building-your-own-photo-booth/usb-button-keyboard-replacements |
| Computer | Runs photobooth software as well as printer. | This can be any computer. In my booth I just use my laptop that I already had. You can opt for a touchscreen computer in order to make your booth more user friendly! |
| DS 40 Printer | Prints 2×6 “Photobooth” Prints | http://www.imagingspectrum.com/dnp-ds40-dye-sub_printer-ds40.html |
| Media | 4×6 rolls | http://www.imagingspectrum.com/dnp-ds40-4x6_print-kit-ds40pk46.html |
Software
All of the major photobooth software titles offer free trials. I urge you to take advantage and play as much as you can with the software. I have personal experience will all of the below software titles and I would be more than willing to answer any questions you have or get you in touch with someone that will have all of the answers 🙂
| Name | Website | Mac | PC | DSLR | Webcam | Price |
| DSLR Booth | http://dslrbooth.com/ | x | x | x | x | $150.00 |
| Sparkbooth | http://sparkbooth.com/ | x | x | x | x | $200.00 |
| Social Booth | http://www.photoboothsolutions.com/socialbooth/ | x | x | x | $299.99 | |
| Darkroom Booth | http://www.darkroomsoftware.com/products/booth/ | x | x | x | $295.00 | |
| Instant Photo Booth | http://instant-photo-booth.com/#pricing | x | x | $59.99 |
Props
The props are really what make or break you. One thing I have found is everything will at some point get destroyed. Also the more durable your props are obviously the longer they last! I also purchase a lot of props from local dollar stores and oriental trading!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LMPhotoProps?ref=l2-shopheader-name
https://www.etsy.com/browse/weddings/decor/photo-booth-props
http://www.shindigz.com/party-supplies/party-decorations/photo-booth-props/74169
DIY: https://www.pinterest.com/nlm89/diy-photo-booth-props/
http://www.photoboothprops.com/
More Information
Trusted Vendors:
Foto Club Inc: http://www.fotoclubinc.com/dnp-ds40-dslrbooth-case-4×6-bundle.aspx
Photobooth Owners Forum: http://photoboothowners.com/community-forums
Photobooth Talk: http://www.photoboothtalk.com/
