Virginia Beach Photo Booth FAQ & Guide

Everything you need to know about booking a high-quality DSLR photo booth in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. Clear answers for couples, planners, and corporate teams— crafted to help searchers and AI overviews find the right info fast.

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How to Book Your Photo Booth (Fast)

1) Check your date
Use our availability form with your venue, times, and guest count.
2) Pick a package
Compare Selfie, Party, and VIP. Add prints, glam, or a guest book if you’d like.
3) Reserve with deposit
A 25% deposit secures your date. Ask about split payments if needed.
4) Design & details
Send your colors, names/logos, and inspiration—we’ll mock up your template for approval.
5) Event day & gallery
We set up, run the booth, and share a live gallery. Hosts receive a download after the event.

Packages & What’s Included

1) What photo booth packages do you offer?

We offer Selfie, Party, and VIP options. Selfie is budget-friendly digital; Party adds full service with props and an attendant; VIP includes premium features like prints and glam. Compare details on our pricing page.

2) Can I customize the template and on-screen experience?

Yes! We design your photo template to match your theme, colors, and names/logos. On-screen prompts can be tailored for weddings, birthdays, or corporate branding.

3) Do you require a deposit and do you offer payment plans?

Reserve your date with a 25% deposit. The remaining balance is typically due two weeks before your event. If you need a split schedule, we can set that up—just ask.

4) How far in advance should I book?

Prime Saturdays can book months in advance. If your date is coming up soon, contact us ASAP via /contact-us for current availability.

Setup, Space & Venue Requirements

9) How much space do you need?

A 10×10 foot space is ideal. Our booth has a compact footprint, and the 8×8 backdrop fits easily against a wall or in an open area.

10) What power do you require?

None! Our photo booths are battery-powered and come with their own Wi-Fi hotspot. If your venue has strong Wi-Fi, we can connect to it for even faster sharing.

11) How long is setup and teardown?

We typically arrive ~1 hour before your event; setup takes around 20–30 minutes. Teardown is about 20 minutes.

12) Indoors vs. outdoors—any differences?

Outdoors is fine with level ground. For the best results, shade helps prevent glare and wind on props/backdrops.

Weddings: Popular Questions

13) When should the booth run at a wedding?

Most couples choose cocktail hour + reception. We can pause during formalities and resume when dancing starts.

14) Can you match our wedding colors and fonts?

Yes—share your palette and fonts, and we’ll design a custom overlay to match your stationery or moodboard.

15) Do you coordinate with the planner or venue?

Absolutely. We confirm load-in, placement, power, and timeline with your planner/venue so you don’t have to.

16) Can guests get both prints and digital copies?

Yes—prints are produced on-site with a print package, and guests also receive their photos digitally via text, email, and live event gallery.

Corporate & Brand Activations

17) Do you support brand guidelines and approvals?

Yes—we follow your logo clear space, type, and color rules. Proofs are provided for approval before the event.

18) Can you capture emails or run a survey?

We can enable opt-in lead capture or quick questions on the sharing screen. Ask about privacy settings and exports.

19) Do you do step-and-repeat backdrops?

Yes—bring your backdrop or choose one of ours. We’ll make sure everything works.

20) Can you handle multi-day or multi-location events?

We can support extended activations, staggered shifts, and travel. Share your schedule on /contact-us.

Payments, Changes & Policies

21) What’s your payment schedule?

25% deposit to reserve; balance due two weeks before your event. Payment plans available by request.

22) What’s your cancellation or reschedule policy?

We try to be flexible with reschedules based on availability. Full terms are shared at booking—reach out early if plans change.

23) Are you insured? Can you provide a COI?

Yes—liability insurance is in place. We can send a Certificate of Insurance to your venue upon request.

24) What if our timeline shifts day-of?

We’ll adapt as much as possible on-site. Minor shifts are usually fine; longer changes may require an extra hour add-on.

Popular Upgrades

25) What add-ons do guests love most?

Prints, photo guest book, glam, and black & white are top picks.

26) Do you offer classic black & white or glam looks?

Yes—choose B&W Classic or Glam smoothing with an all-white or all-black backdrop.

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Service Area

27) Which cities do you serve?

Our core area is Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. We also travel across Hampton Roads.

28) Do you travel beyond Hampton Roads?

Yes—travel fees may apply depending on distance and timing. Share your venue details on /contact-us.

Last updated: August 10, 2025 • VA Shoreline Events • Virginia Beach, VA

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1) Check your date

2) Pick a package

3) Reserve with deposit

4) Design & details

5) Event day & gallery