If you recently attended a wedding or large event, you may have spotted a photo booth kiosk. Over the past few years, photo booth kiosks have become popular party accessories for corporate events, weddings, reunions, proms, parties, fundraisers, and bar mitzvahs. For a few hours, guests can take as many free photos as they'd like. If you're considering starting a business, you may do well with a photo booth kiosk.
Instructions
1. Identify what you will need to get your business off the ground. Photo booth kiosk rental companies rent booths by the hour. The rental company drops off the booth and sets it up, returning to retrieve the equipment once the rental time has expired. An attendant assists guests in operating the kiosk. If you want to open a kiosk rental business, you'll need to find a location to house your kiosks, as well as a trailer to haul them. You may also want to consider hiring an employee to assist in set-up and to administer booths during events. Expect to pay about $10,000 for the booth, trailer, and photo paper and ink. Another option is owning a fixed photo booth, located in a mall or an arcade, in which case you won't need an attendant.
2. Contact your city clerk to obtain a kiosk permit. If your booth will be housed in a fixed location, you may also need a building permit.
3. Purchase your photo booth. Determine what components you want in a booth and then contact a manufacturer. (See Resources for suppliers.) While some booths still use film, many booths now operate digitally. Digital booths process photos more quickly, since they don't use chemicals to develop film. Factors to consider when purchasing a photo booth: overall weight, number of people that the booth accommodates, height of the booth, style of the photos, how easily the booth can be collapsed, photo backgrounds offered by the booth, computer system, printer type, and bill denominations that the booth accepts. Ensure that the computer and printer can be replaced quickly if broken. If you intend to rent out your booths, those made of fabric are lightweight and less expensive.
4. If you intend to station a booth in a fixed location, contact the management of your desired location to discuss placement of your photo booth.
5. If you intend to rent out your photo booth, set up a website for your business. Create a price list based on prices that area competitors charge. Detail your services and delivery radius. Think about offering logos, custom backgrounds, black and white pictures, jumbo prints, and DVDs of all of the pictures taken at given events.
6. Advertise at bridal conventions, fairs, and community gatherings. Consider donating your booths to local events in order to drum up interest and raise your profile.
