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Why Book a Photo Booth for School Events

By Tasha Shepherd | Published August 23, 2021 | 3 min read

Why photo booths work well for school events by giving students a safe, social activity and a keepsake they actually want to take home.

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A photo booth can be a great addition to events. They are most commonly seen at weddings where guests can commemorate the event through pictures. But what about using photo booths for school events? A student’s experience in school is captured through photography all the time. Why not give them a way to commemorate their fleeting time in school? Here are some photo booth ideas for your school function.

Dances and Prom!

Dances would be the most effective place to use a photo booth. Students get dressed up and are looking for a fun time with their friends. Giving them a place to take pictures with friends is a great way to capture the night as it was. The chaperones can even get in on the fun!

Prom is an even better option for high schools since that is seen as THE event for high schools — and a glam-style booth like our Vogue Light-Up Booth matches the energy. Students spend a lot of money to make sure that their look is just right. A photo booth is a reward for all their hard work. They get to have a memorable keepsake after word that they can hold on to long after graduation.

Fundraisers!

Group of friends posing playfully outside under garden trellis at event Fundraising events for schools are not usually as fun as prom. They can have their moments, but they serve a purpose for the school in a way prom doesn’t. A photo booth can be used most effectively here as a way to step away from the fundraiser for a moment. It can be a fun option instead of just always talking about raising money and school betterment.

You can also use the photo booth as a fundraising opportunity. By providing a donation option, participants can contribute while feeling like they get something out of it.

It scratches that itch for immediate gratification for potential donors.

Sports!

School sports are sacred pastimes. People will put a lot of stake on high school and college sports. A photo booth is a great way for fans to show their spirit and support. The team’s logo can be right next to their picture and can be a cool keepsake.

Photo booths are also a great way to say “I was there” especially if it was a historic game. You don’t want to miss those moments. Fans will flock to the photo booth after their team wins. They can show their excitement and support for their team.

Homecoming

Speaking of school spirit, homecoming can really be a combination of all of these. You get the team spirit like sports, dressing up like dances, and a potential fundraising opportunity. A photo booth is a great option for students and faculty to support their school.

Use this time to allow students and faculty to take their picture with a photo booth. Taking a selfie, of course, can be fun. But there is something special about the novelty of a photo booth. These moments don’t last forever, but a picture can set that memory in stone.

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Photography has always meant something to us. It’s where we got our start, after all. Being able to capture and preserve a moment or memory isn’t something you can get with anything else.  

As everything becomes more and more digital, photography (and by extension, photo booths) have to keep up with the times. That’s why we always try and stay as up-to-date and modern as we can with our photo booths.

Many people decide against booking a photo booth because they think they’re outdated or tacky. Granted, some still are. If we’re talking about some dusty curtain booth shoved in a corner with no attendant, then yes, we agree. They are tacky. But the booths we provide at PBPC are always cutting-edge and top-of-the-line. You won’t find any tacky booths in our repertoire.

Ready to secure a Photo Booth Picture Co Photo Booth for your next big event, wedding, reunion or other special occasion? Call us today at (206) 317-4556 or contact us for booking and availability.

Or browse our photo booth rentals to see what's available.

Author

Tasha Shepherd

Owner & Founder, Photo Booth Picture Company

Tasha Shepherd founded PBPC after 18 years planning corporate events, nonprofit fundraisers, golf tournaments, music festivals, and weddings. She has worked in the Seattle-area event scene since 2016. Learn more about Tasha Shepherd.

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