The honest difference.
The two get shopped side by side, and we would rather set out where they actually diverge than pretend they are unrelated. Some of this favours the other one.
What you keep
A photo boothFour small frames of people pulling faces. It goes on the fridge, which is the right place for it.
Portrait BoothOne frame, lit properly, that earns a wall — or becomes the picture of you people use for years.
How it’s lit
A photo boothA flash on the front of the camera. Everyone looks like they were caught.
Portrait BoothStudio lighting, controlled, on every single frame.
Who runs it
A photo boothAn attendant you’re paying for, standing in the corner of your event.
Portrait BoothNobody. Guests walk up and use it, which is why they use it more.
How long you have it
A photo boothFour hours is the standard package, booked for the window you pick. Then it comes down.
Portrait BoothThe entire event. Extra days are half price, because day one carries the cost.
How you book it
A photo boothFill in an enquiry form, wait for a callback, get a quote.
Portrait BoothSee the real price with real shipping, and book it in about two minutes.
Where it works
A photo boothWhoever will drive to your venue, so a local shortlist.
Portrait BoothIt ships. The same booth goes to any address in the country.
What it’s for
A photo boothA party activity. Props, hats, signs — the fun is the point.
Portrait BoothThe photograph is the point. No props; the people are the subject.
When a photo booth is the better call: if what you want is a loud, silly party game for a few hours — props, a queue, someone hyping people up — that is a genuinely different product and it costs less than this one. Book that instead. We’d rather tell you now than have you find out at the event.
Still the right thing for your event?
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