Photo booth from the lessors side

Fotomachina has been renting photo booths since 2012 - we were one of the first companies on the photo booth rental market in Poland. We were pioneers in market for renting photo booths in Poland. We built our first photo booths ourselves, guided by the idea of what services we want to offer to our clients. The beginnings were difficult, we had to explain step by step what a photo booth is to most of our potential clients, how to use it and why they need it at their event or wedding. Later, based on our experience and feedback we received from people and companies using our services, we improved our devices and began to sell them. Many companies, seeing the potential of this device on the market, wanted to own it. We have been gradually expanding our offer with new models, because the demand has been growing not only quantitatively but also for various types of photo booths.

Due to the number of events attended, we have big experience in cooperation with both individual and business clients. Today, we want to share our experience to help future owners of photo booths. That is why we have prepared some advice for people starting their business.

First of all - the photo booth

Let's explore the market and check what photo booths our potential competitors have. Currently, a novelty on the market is  MirrorSelfie Photo booth, there are a few of them on the market. If we want to comprehensively approach the topic, consider the option of buying a complete photo booth, e.g. Mirror and a standard photo booth case - at the beginning without equipment. We will be able to offer both devices increasing our competitiveness while saving on the purchase at the start because equipment such as a computer, camera or printer can be transferred from one device to another.

Second - advertising

Today it is very hard to sell something without advertising, including service. If we have access to restaurants or wedding houses, this will greatly shorten our path to reach the customer. However, if we don’t  have such contacts, we have access to the entire internet. Starting with Facebook Fanpage and advertising campaigns on Facebook through forum announcements, ending with www and advertising in google ads. If you don't have a website yet - ask our consultant about the possibility of creating it because with buying a photo booth you will get a really big discount ...  Do not be bound by long contracts for website positioning, focus on advertising in ads. It may come out a little more expensive but you are sure that your ad will appear on Google. Over time, you will be able to limit the budget for advertising in google ads, because each order is a new contact, which can potentially generate another customer.

Thirdly - the contract

ALWAYS sign a contract with the customer. Include in besides the date, place and hours of rent such info as - securing access to electricity by the client, weather protection (this is a very important point!) Or who is responsible for the damage caused by guests. When signing the contract, also talk about the graphics that should be printed, the number of photos and their arrangement at the print.
Fourth - diligence and punctuality
Approach each job with full commitment and professionalism. One of the most important issues in renting photo booths is PUNCTUALITY. Go on commission 30 minutes earlier than your expected – you might avoid stress related to e.g. traffic jams. Set the photo booth 30 minutes ahead of time. Show the client that you respect HIS TIME. A wedding is a one in a lifetime event (mostly ;)).
If we will be punctual and engaged it might decide whether we receive another order from a different client.

There is no better form of advertising than a good impression that we will leave behind.

We discussed the most important issues related to renting, we wish You many orders and satisfied customers in the future of Your business.