From luxury hotels to backyard celebrations — fixed quote in 60 seconds, no travel fees inside Laguna Beach, trained attendant on every event. Trusted by 5,500+ couples, planners, and corporate event leads across Southern California since 2017.
“I review every event the morning of — that’s the deal.” — Andrew Cruz, founder · USMC vet
Open-air or enclosed, your choice — instant prints either way
From $425
Full-length mirror with animations & touchscreen
From $650
Cinematic 360° slow-motion video platform
From $650
Create Instagram-ready boomerangs and animated GIFs
From $500
Magazine-quality black & white portraits with a flattering beauty filter
From $550
"I had a great experience with PBG from the start. They were one of the easiest vendors I worked with for my wedding. Their clear, constant communication made the entire process so simple, and our photos came out beautifully."
"Overall they did a great job. The white booth with props came out perfectly. It had that added vibe to the party. They were easy to talk to and followed instructions well."
"PBG came to my 30th birthday party and did a fantastic job. From requesting a quote to processing all the logistics to designing my template and finally the day of the event, everything went smoothly."
No back-and-forth. No surprise fees. Most clients are confirmed in under 48 hours.
Visit book.thepbguy.com, enter your event date, duration, and booth type. Pricing is instant — no waiting for a callback.
Pay a small deposit to hold your date. We'll send a contract and booking confirmation within minutes.
Work with our team to finalize your photo template, backdrop, props, and any branding or custom overlays.
Our team arrives 60–90 minutes early to set up. Your attendant stays the full event duration, then we pack up. Your digital gallery uploads the Monday after your event (expedite available on request).
Rentals start at $425 — every package includes delivery, setup, and an on-site attendant in Laguna Beach.
Peak-season dates (April through October) fill months out. Check yours before it's gone.
| Booth | Best for | Starts at |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Photo Booth Most booked | Any event on a budget | $425 / 2 hrs |
| Social Booth | Parties that live on social | $500 / 2 hrs |
| Glam Booth | Weddings & black-tie | $550 / 2 hrs |
| Mirror Photo Booth | Upscale weddings & galas | $650 / 2 hrs |
| 360 Photo Booth | High-energy events & activations | $650 / 2 hrs |
Three reasons your event runs without a hitch — every time.
SetupOur setup crew arrives 90 minutes before guests do. Every booth is calibrated, tested, and styled to the venue before the first guest walks in — so when the party starts, the booth doesn’t need a second of your attention.
TemplatesOur in-house designer builds your template from scratch using your colors, your monogram, and your event date. Every template ships at proof stage 5 days before the event so you have time to refine. Zero stock layouts, zero compromise — every single strip carries your name.
ReliabilityCameras, printers, lighting, and laptops get a full diagnostic and tune-up every single week — not just the morning of your event. That’s how we’ve delivered 5,500+ events without a no-show. Reliability isn’t luck. It’s a schedule.
From hotel ballrooms to country club terraces to private estates — we've set up at every kind of Laguna Beach room. We arrive knowing where the outlets are, which freight elevator to use, and how to load in without breaking step.
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Same setup, same crew, same response time across all Laguna Beach ZIPs (92651, 92652). If your venue has a 110V outlet and a 10×10 ft footprint, we're set up.
Downtown Laguna Beach is the artistic heart of this coastal village—where galleries line Pacific Coast Highway, Main Beach hosts sunset gatherings, and the iconic lifeguard tower stands as Orange County's most photographed landmark.
North Laguna is where the Montage Laguna Beach crowns dramatic bluffs, multi-million dollar estates cling to cliffs, and hidden coves reveal some of California's most spectacular coastal scenery.
South Laguna offers a quieter, more residential coastal experience—tide pools at Thousand Steps, intimate coves at Victoria Beach, and the Ritz-Carlton nearby bringing five-star luxury to this stretch of coast.
Laguna Canyon is the artistic gateway to Laguna Beach—home to the legendary Festival of Arts, Sawdust Art Festival, and The Ranch at Laguna Beach's canyon-floor luxury.
Top of the World is Laguna Beach's most dramatically named neighborhood—and it delivers, with panoramic views spanning from Catalina Island to the San Gabriel Mountains from 1,000 feet above the Pacific.
Temple Hills is an exclusive gated community perched above Laguna Beach, offering privacy, security, and some of the most spectacular residential ocean views in Orange County.
Laguna Beach is a luxury wedding market unlike any other in Orange County — clients fly in from New York, Chicago, and London for a single day at the Montage Laguna Beach oceanfront lawn or the Ranch at Laguna Beach canyon courtyard. Budgets and standards are top-of-market. The booth has to disappear into a room that costs $40,000 to flip, then deliver a print or clip every guest will frame.
We've staged the booth at every marquee Laguna venue: Montage (oceanfront lawn ceremonies + Lobby Lounge cocktail receptions), The Ranch at Laguna Beach (Harvest Restaurant, courtyard, vineyard ceremonies), Seven-Degrees (gallery walls and rooftop terrace), Surf & Sand Resort (oceanfront ballroom + Aquaterra Spa events), and the Festival of Arts Forum. Each room has its own footprint quirks — Montage's Lobby Lounge has a load-in window through the bell desk, Seven-Degrees requires gallery-friendly cabling that doesn't trip over fine art, and the Ranch's canyon location means we pre-stage extra spares from our support kit because the cell signal drops in spots.
The Glam Booth is the most-requested Laguna setup — its B&W studio portraits match the editorial-wedding aesthetic that Montage and Surf & Sand clients lean toward. Mirror Booth runs a close second for couples who want signature 4×6 prints with custom monograms keyed to the invitation suite.
Booking lead time: peak Laguna wedding dates (May-October Saturdays) typically book the booth 9-12 months ahead. Holiday-week dates and the Festival of Arts season (July-August) book even further out — reach out as soon as your venue contract is signed. Permits + COI: Montage and the Ranch require certificates of insurance naming the property; we issue the COI at booking. Public-park ceremonies at Heisler Park or Treasure Island require a Laguna Beach event permit through the city — we coordinate the rider when needed. Travel: Laguna Beach is inside our standard service zone — no travel fees for any address from Three Arch Bay through Top of the World to Emerald Bay.
From intimate celebrations to corporate gatherings — we bring the fun.
Capture every magical moment
Celebrate her special day
Mazel Tov! Milestone moments
Birthdays, anniversaries & more
Brand experiences & team events
Product launches & promos
Proms, dances & graduations
Festive celebrations year-round
Nine years. 5,500+ events. Every booking still attended personally or by an attendant I trained.
I retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after a full career — seven years in aviation logistics, then years as a career recruiter. Along the way I earned three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and a Navy Commendation Medal, all for performance. I started The Photo Booth Guy in 2017 because I couldn't find a photo booth operator in Southern California who treated every event the way I'd want my own wedding handled. So I built one. Every booking is owner-overseen. Every event ships with a uniformed on-site attendant — never a drop-off rental. We're a veteran-owned small business, fully insured, and accepted at every major venue in the Inland Empire.
Nine years in, we've delivered 5,500+ events and earned 619+ five-star reviews on Yelp plus 144+ on Google — and I still personally review every event the morning of. If you have a question before booking, call me directly at (909) 570-1988.
— Andrew Cruz, Founder & Owner
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The Glam Booth (studio-quality B&W portraits with a real-time beauty filter) is the most-requested setup for Montage weddings — it matches the editorial-wedding aesthetic and produces magazine-quality 4×6 prints guests actually frame. The Mirror Booth runs a close second for couples who want signature 4×6 prints with custom monograms keyed to their invitation suite.
Yes. We've worked the Ranch courtyard, Harvest Restaurant, and the canyon ceremony lawn many times. The canyon location has a few quirks — slower load-in path, weaker cell signal in spots — so we pre-stage extra spares from our support kit and brief the attendant on the run-of-show before arrival.
Yes. We carry full general liability + equipment coverage and issue a Certificate of Insurance naming Montage Hotels & Resorts, the Ranch at Laguna Beach, Surf & Sand, or any other Laguna venue at booking. Most Laguna venues require a COI 30 days out — we deliver it within one business day of the booking confirmation.
No. Laguna Beach is inside our standard service zone — every neighborhood from Three Arch Bay through North Laguna and Top of the World to Emerald Bay is included with zero travel fees. Hillside private homes and beach-house events are quoted at the same flat rate as a venue setup.
The Photo Booth Guy offers photo booth rental packages ranging from $425 to $1,050, giving clients in Laguna Beach options across a spectrum of budgets and event scales. The lower end of the range covers a base rental that gets a professional booth and an attendant to your event, while packages toward the higher end typically include additional time, enhanced features, or premium add-ons that make the experience more personalized. Because specific package tiers and inclusions are tailored during the booking conversation, calling (909) 570-1988 is the most direct way to understand exactly what each price point covers for your date and venue in Laguna Beach. Pricing can also vary depending on the duration of the rental, the type of output guests receive, and any customization such as branded print templates or digital sharing options. Requesting a custom quote early in your planning process helps lock in availability and gives you a clear picture of total cost before signing.
The Photo Booth Guy is headquartered in Chino, California, and regularly travels throughout Southern California to serve clients in Laguna Beach and across Orange County. The drive from Chino to Laguna Beach is a straightforward Southern California route, and the team is accustomed to transporting and setting up equipment at coastal and hillside venues that require a bit more logistical planning than a standard hotel ballroom. For events outside the immediate service area or for destination-style celebrations that span multiple locations, it is worth calling (909) 570-1988 to discuss any applicable travel fees and confirm coverage for your specific city or venue. The company's 750-plus reviews reflect a broad range of event locations, suggesting the team handles out-of-area bookings regularly and with experience. Transparent communication about your event location during the initial inquiry makes it easy to get an accurate quote that includes any distance-related costs upfront.
Booking The Photo Booth Guy for a Laguna Beach event starts with a phone call to (909) 570-1988, where you can share your event date, venue, expected guest count, and any specific features you have in mind. Given the popularity of Laguna Beach as an event destination, especially during peak wedding and summer months in Orange County, reaching out several months in advance is a practical approach to securing your preferred date. Corporate events and weddings in particular benefit from early booking because weekend dates fill quickly and some venue coordination needs to happen before the contract is finalized. The team can walk you through the available package options within the $425 to $1,050 range, answer questions about what is included, and help you choose a setup that fits your event. Once details are confirmed, the booking process moves toward a formal agreement so your date is held and planning can continue with one less vendor to worry about.
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5,500+ events · 5 stars · 750+ reviews · Veteran-owned since 2017
