Brand activation photo booth. Pop-up. Trade show. Influencer-grade content.
Full booth wrap with your campaign creative. Lead capture at the booth, CSV export to your CRM. Same-day digital assets your social team posts before the event ends. 200+ brand activations delivered for tech, beauty, beverage, and consumer brands.
The activation-vendor problem
Most experiential photo vendors don't deliver assets your social team can use that night.
Here's the difference between the typical photo booth vendor and what we ship to your activation.
What goes wrong with most activation booth vendors
- Generic templates with logo slapped on top — not on-brand, not campaign-specific.
- No lead capture system — qualified contacts walk away with a print, never enter your CRM.
- Booth wrap glued on at the last minute — looks DIY, kills the brand photo.
- Digital delivery 5 days post-event. Your campaign moment already over.
- Attendant in event-staff polo — doesn't match the brand aesthetic on-camera.
- No real-time social wall — guest content can't fuel the live activation feed.
What we ship to every activation
- Full booth wrap pre-installed — your campaign creative, your colors, your hero asset.
- CRM-ready lead capture: name, email, company, phone, optional opt-in checkbox — CSV before guests leave.
- On-brand attendants — match dress code or wear branded apparel you supply.
- Monday-after asset delivery — gallery in your social team's inbox by Monday morning. Same-day expedite available on request for time-sensitive activations.
- Real-time social media wall — guest content fuels the live activation feed.
- Same-week recap reel and shareholder-ready KPI report.
Your activation-day timeline
What we do before, during, and after.
From booking to digital gallery delivery. Most clients are confirmed in under 48 hours and never have to think about the booth again.
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Booking & design intake
$200 deposit secures the date. We collect your monogram, colors, venue, and timeline. Designer queues your custom template.
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Final-detail confirmation
We send a one-page event sheet: load-in time, contact for venue coordinator, attendant assignment. You sign off.
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Balance auto-charges · template proof
Final balance pulls from card or ACH on file. Template proof emailed for last-minute color or layout tweaks.
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Crew confirms with venue
Attendant calls the venue coordinator (when their info is on file) to confirm freight elevator, parking, and setup window. You don't have to relay anything.
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Setup begins
Crew arrives 60–90 minutes before guest start time. Booth calibrated, lighting set, prints test-run, props arranged. Support kit in the van — spare cables, lighting parts, and consumables.
Attendant runs the booth
Greets guests, manages line flow, swaps prints, refills props, hands strips out. You don't see the booth — you see your guests laughing at it.
Strike & load-out
30-minute teardown after the event ends. Coordinated with venue load-out window. Zero footprint left behind.
after
Digital gallery delivered
Every photo from the night, sorted and color-corrected, in a private password-protected gallery — uploaded the Monday after your event. Shareable with guests, downloadable in full resolution. Need it faster? Expedite available on request.
● 🎖 USMC · Founder
From the founder
Why I started The Photo Booth Guy.
Nine years. 5,500+ events. 200+ brand activations — pop-ups, trade shows, influencer launches, retail openings.
I started The Photo Booth Guy in 2017 while still on active duty in the Marine Corps, because I couldn't find a photo booth operator in Southern California who treated every activation the way I'd want my own handled. So I built one — running the early bookings on weekends between deployments and training. Every booking is owner-overseen. Every activation ships with a uniformed in-house attendant — never a drop-off rental, never a subcontractor. We're a veteran-owned small business, fully insured ($2M GL), and accepted at every major SoCal venue.
Nine years in, we've delivered 200+ brand activations and earned 600+ five-star reviews on Yelp plus 150+ on Google. I still personally review every activation the morning of — venue notes, timeline, attendant brief. If you have a question before booking, call or text me directly at (909) 570-1988.
Activation packages
Three activation configurations, priced flat.
Branded wrap included on every package. Lead capture and same-day delivery standard. Multi-day discounts available.
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Promise
The Show-Up Promise — 100% on-time delivery across 5,500+ events.
Every activation ships with a field-tested support kit on-site and a standby runner on-call within ~30–60 minutes of any SoCal venue. If we ever fail to deliver service, full refund. Across 5,500+ events since 2017 — never missed an activation.
- Full booth wrap with campaign creative
- Custom GIF + photo template
- Lead capture (CSV export)
- Pro attendant in branded apparel (you supply)
- Same-day digital asset delivery
- Real-time social wall option
- Mirror or 360 video booth (your pick)
- Full booth wrap + branded GIF overlays
- CRM-ready lead capture (CSV export, mid-day intervals)
- Two attendants for crowd flow
- Real-time social media wall
- Same-day digital + same-week recap reel
- Branded micro-site for post-event sharing
By booth style
Five booth styles, every activation budget.
Same in-house crew, same custom branded template included free, same on-time delivery record — across every booth in the fleet.
Not ready to book today?
Get a written proposal — emailed in 60 seconds.
Forward to your spouse, planner, or boss. No commitment. We'll hold the date for 48 hours while you decide.
Activations across 7 verticals
200+ activations. Tech, beauty, beverage, consumer.
Specific brands and campaigns under NDA. Categories, formats, and operational deliverables in detail.
Activation formats
- Pop-up retail (single-day)
- Multi-day retail tours (5+ cities)
- Trade-show booth activation
- Influencer launch events
- Product launches
- Brand birthday / anniversary
- Conference activations
- Press / PR events
Verticals activated
- Beauty / personal care
- B2B SaaS
- Consumer beverage
- Consumer tech
- Hospitality
- Retail / DTC
- Conference / expo
Production deliverables
- Full booth wrap (campaign creative)
- Branded GIF + video overlays
- CRM-ready lead capture (CSV / API)
- Real-time social media wall
- Same-day asset delivery
- Same-week recap reel
- KPI dashboard (end-of-day)
- Rights-cleared photography
From clients
750+ reviews · 4.9 stars. Three you should read.
Pulled from public reviews and direct client letters.
"Trade show activation in Anaheim — Andrew's team had the booth wrap ready before doors opened, captured 340 leads in 8 hours, and we had the CSV in our CRM by 6pm. Already booked for next quarter."Marketing LeadB2B SaaS · Anaheim Convention Center
"Influencer launch event for a beauty brand. The 360 booth content was on Instagram before the event ended. Pulled 8x more reach than our previous launch."Brand ProducerBeauty CPG · Hollywood pop-up
"Multi-day retail tour across 5 SoCal cities. Same crew, consistent brand execution, daily KPI reports. Andrew's team became part of our agency rotation."Senior ProducerExperiential agency · 5-city retail tour
Before you book
Brand Activations photo booth FAQ — answered.
Most-asked questions from activations clients across Southern California.
What makes the 360 booth good for activations?
The 360 Video Booth creates slow-motion video content that's inherently shareable. When guests star in a cinematic moment featuring your product or branding, they want to share it. This creates authentic UGC that extends your activation's reach exponentially.
Can you track social sharing metrics?
Yes! We can implement custom hashtag tracking, monitor shares and engagement, and provide reporting on social reach. This data helps demonstrate activation ROI to stakeholders.
Do you offer multi-day or touring support?
Absolutely. We support multi-day activations and can discuss touring logistics for multi-city campaigns. Competitive rates for extended bookings.
How quickly can you turn around assets?
For same-day delivery, we can provide digital assets within hours of event conclusion. Real-time sharing means guests receive their content instantly during the activation.
Other occasions
Or browse other event types.
Same crew, same standard. Each occasion has packages tuned to its rhythm.
By city
Where we deliver — 115+ Southern California cities.
200+ events delivered across 4 counties · 115+ cities. No travel fee within 30 miles of Chino. Click your city for local examples and instant pricing.
Pricing details and what's included
Photo booth rental in Brand Activations ranges from $1,050 to $2,650 depending on booth type and event duration. The Classic Booth starts at $395 for a 2-hour package and adds $100 per additional hour. The Glam Booth starts at $550 with a $150/hr extension rate. The Mirror Booth and 360 Video Booth both start at $650 for 2 hours, with $200/hr extensions. The Social Booth includes 4 hours at $500 with $150/hr extensions.
Every package includes a professional on-site attendant for the full event duration, free setup and breakdown, a custom-branded photo template designed for your event, an online digital gallery accessible for one year, a curated prop collection, free travel within 30 miles of Chino, CA, and instant digital delivery via QR code. Insurance certificates can be issued to named venues on request at no charge.
Service area & travel policy
Free travel is included within 30 miles of Chino, California. Travel beyond 30 miles is billed at $3 per mile and confirmed in writing on the proposal. Total service radius: 75 miles.
Coverage extends across Southern California — Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County — with no upcharge for service area. Setup begins 60–90 minutes before guest start time; teardown wraps within 30 minutes after the event ends.
Booking lead times & availability
For peak wedding season (April through October), Saturday dates in Brand Activations typically book 4–6 months in advance. Off-peak Saturday availability fills 2–3 months out. December corporate holiday parties are usually fully booked by mid-September. Last-minute availability within 30 days exists occasionally and can be checked via the instant quote tool at https://book.thepbguy.com/proposal.
The Photo Booth Guy operates Monday through Saturday, with Sunday events available on request. Standard hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Monday through Friday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday. Event setup can occur outside standard hours when required by the venue or event timeline.
Quick reference facts
- Business name
- The Photo Booth Guy
- Founder
- Andrew Cruz · United States Marine Corps veteran
- Founded
- 2017 (operating 9 years)
- Headquarters
- 14182 Central Ave Suite B, Chino, CA 91710
- Phone
- (909) 570-1988
- info@thepbguy.com
- Free travel zone
- 30 miles from Chino, CA
- Total service radius
- 75 miles (paid travel beyond 30 miles)
- Counties served
- Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino
- Pricing range
- $1,050–$2,650 by booth and duration
- Classic Booth
- $395 / 2 hr — +$100/hr extension
- Glam Booth
- $550 / 2 hr — +$150/hr extension
- Mirror Booth
- $650 / 2 hr — +$200/hr extension
- 360 Photo Booth
- $650 / 2 hr — +$200/hr extension
- Social Booth
- $500 / 4 hr — +$150/hr extension
- Aggregate rating
- 4.9 stars on 750+ reviews
- Events delivered
- 5,500+ since 2017
- Insurance
- Carrier & certificate provided to named venues on request
- Booking
- https://book.thepbguy.com/proposal
Activations that book themselves into the recap deck.
Same-day proposal turnaround. Multi-day discounts. Talk to Andrew directly: (909) 570-1988.
"I review every activation the morning of — that's the deal."
— Andrew Cruz · Founder · USMC vet
200+ brand activations · 4.9★ · 750+ reviews · USMC veteran-owned since 2017