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Virginia Beach Photo Booth FAQ & Booking Guide

Clear answers to your most common questions about photo booth rentals in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake — including packages, prints, setup details, policies, and how to book fast.

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How to Book Your Photo Booth (Fast)

Booking with VA Shoreline Events is quick and easy! Follow these four simple steps to secure your date, customize your experience, and enjoy a seamless, stress-free photo booth rental.

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📦 Pick a Package

Compare Selfie, Party, and VIP. Add prints, Glam, or a photo guest book if you’d like.

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💳 Reserve with Deposit

A 25% deposit secures your date. Need a split schedule? We can set that up—just ask.

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🎨 Design & Details

If your rental includes a custom template, we’ll send a quick questionnaire for colors, names/logos, and inspo. You’ll get a polished mockup for approval.

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🎉 Event Day & Gallery

We handle setup, run the booth, and share a live gallery. After the event, you’ll get simple download instructions—and we can keep the gallery open for guests.

Packages & What’s Included

Choose from our Selfie, Party, and VIP packages — each designed to fit your event style and budget. Customize with premium add-ons for the ultimate experience.

1) What photo booth packages do you offer?

Selfie is budget-friendly digital; Party adds props and an attendant; VIP includes premium features like prints and Glam. See full details on our pricing page.

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

Yes! We match your theme, colors, and logos. On-screen prompts can be tailored for weddings, birthdays, or branding.

3) Do you require a deposit or offer payment plans?

Reserve with a 25% deposit. Balance due two weeks prior. Need a split schedule? Just ask.

4) How far in advance should I book?

Prime dates fill fast — contact us ASAP via our form to secure your date.

Prints, Digital Sharing & Guest Books

Crisp on‑site prints, instant sharing by text/email/QR, and beautiful keepsake guest books. Make sure every guest leaves with a memory (and a download link).

5) Do you offer on‑site prints? 2×6 or 4×6?

Yes — lab‑quality 2×6 strips or 4×6 postcards. VIP includes prints; you can add them to other packages.

6) What are my instant sharing options?

Guests can receive photos via text, email, or QR. We provide a live gallery and post‑event downloads for hosts.

7) Do you offer a photo guest book?

Absolutely. Pair prints with our elegant photo guest book — guests add a print and leave a message. A wedding favorite.

8) Can I get black‑and‑white “Glam” photos?

Yes — our Glam (B&W) look softens skin for a timeless, celebrity‑style finish. Ask us to enable it for your event.

Setup, Space & Venue Requirements

Everything you need to know about space, power, and timing so your photo booth setup is flawless from start to finish.

9) How much space do you need?

A 10×10 ft space is ideal. The 8×8 backdrop fits easily against a wall or in an open area.

10) What power do you require?

None! Our booths are battery-powered and come with a Wi-Fi hotspot. Venue Wi-Fi can be used for faster sharing.

11) How long is setup and teardown?

We arrive about 1 hour before start; setup takes 20–30 minutes. Teardown is around 20 minutes.

12) Indoors vs. outdoors — any differences?

Outdoors is fine on level ground. Shade helps reduce glare and wind interference on props/backdrops.

Weddings: Popular Questions

Make your celebration unforgettable. Here’s how we time the booth, match your aesthetic, coordinate with your team, and ensure guests get both prints and digitals.

13) When should the booth run at a wedding?

Most couples choose cocktail hour + reception. We can pause during formalities and resume when the dance floor opens.

14) Can you match our wedding colors and fonts?

Yes — share your palette and fonts; we’ll design a custom overlay to coordinate with 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 and venue so you don’t have to.

16) Can guests get both prints and digital copies?

Yes — on-site prints with a print package, plus digital delivery via text, email, and live gallery.

Corporate & Brand Activations

On-brand experiences that capture leads, boost engagement, and look great in photos. We follow your guidelines and deliver the data you need.

17) Do you support brand guidelines & approvals?

Yes — we adhere to logo clear space, fonts, colors, and layout rules. Proofs are provided for approval before go-live.

18) Can you capture emails or run a survey?

We can enable opt-in lead capture and quick questions at sharing. Exports available; privacy settings configurable.

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

Absolutely — bring your own or choose one of ours. We’ll align lighting and framing so branding pops in every shot.

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

Yes — we support extended activations, staggered shifts, and travel. Share your schedule on our form.

Payments, Changes & Policies

Clear, simple terms so you know exactly how booking, payments, changes, and coverage work with VA Shoreline Events.

21) What’s your payment schedule?

25% deposit reserves your date; the balance is due two weeks before your event. Need installments? We can arrange a split plan.

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 — we carry liability insurance and can provide a Certificate of Insurance for your venue on request.

24) What if our timeline shifts day-of?

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

Popular Upgrades

Level up your experience with guest-favorite add-ons — from signature Glam to elegant photo guest books and classic B&W.

25) What add-ons do guests love most?

Prints, photo guest book, Glam, and classic B&W are our top picks for weddings and parties.

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

Yes — choose B&W Classic or our Glam smoothing effect for a timeless, celebrity-style finish. Works beautifully with all-white or all-black backdrops.

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Service Area

We’re local to Hampton Roads and happy to travel. Here’s where we serve most often — and how we handle events beyond.

27) Which cities do you serve?

Our core area includes Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. We regularly serve the wider Hampton Roads region.

28) Do you travel beyond Hampton Roads?

Yes — we can travel outside the area. Travel fees may apply based on distance and timing. Share your venue details on our form.

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Last updated: August 13, 2025 • VA Shoreline Events • Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach Photo Booth FAQ & Booking Guide

Everything you need to know about booking a photo booth in Hampton Roads — from space and power to prints, glam, arrival time, travel, and insurance. If you don’t see your question here, ask us anytime.

How Booking Works

  1. Check your date: tell us your event location, timeline, and estimated guest count. Check Availability
  2. Choose a package: Selfie, Party, or VIP. We’ll recommend the best fit.
  3. Reserve with deposit: lock in your date; we’ll send confirmations and your design questionnaire.
  4. Design & coordination: we create your custom overlay and confirm backdrop, load-in, and power with your venue.
  5. Event day: we arrive 60–90 minutes early, set up, run the booth, and provide your gallery after the event.

Top FAQs

What packages do you offer and what do they cost?

We offer three options: Selfie ($325), Party ($525), and VIP ($925). See what’s included and add-ons on our Packages & Pricing page.

How much space and power do you need?

Plan for roughly 8×8 ft with one standard 120V household outlet within ~25 ft. We can adapt to tighter spaces—just ask.

When do you arrive? How long is setup?

We typically arrive 60–90 minutes before the booth start time. Setup is efficient; teardown takes about 30 minutes.

Do you include an attendant?

Party and VIP include a professional attendant. Selfie is designed to be digital self-serve.

Do you offer prints and a digital gallery?

VIP includes prints. Party can add prints. All packages include a private online gallery; GIFs & Boomerangs are available where included.

What is the Glam black & white look?

Our Glam option uses studio lighting and subtle skin-smoothing to create clean, high-contrast B&W portraits. Included with VIP; ask about add-ons for other packages.

Can you theme the booth for my event?

Yes. We design a custom overlay to match your colors or monogram and offer a selection of backdrops and props.

Do you travel across Hampton Roads?

Yes—Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and surrounding areas. Travel fees may apply for longer distances or special access.

Are you insured? Can you provide a COI?

Yes. We’re fully insured and can provide a Certificate of Insurance to your venue upon request.

What’s your deposit, reschedule, and cancellation policy?

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your date. You may reschedule subject to availability; additional fees may apply for late changes. For details, contact us.

Outdoor events and weather backup?

We can operate outdoors with a flat, covered area and safe power. We’ll plan weather contingencies with you and your venue.

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