Birthday party photo booth. Sweet 16, milestones, the works.
Custom theme template, in-house attendant who runs the line, instant prints guests take home as the favor. From Sweet 16s to 50th birthdays — 1,200+ milestone parties delivered across SoCal.
The party-vendor problem
Most party booth vendors are designed for high-margin weddings — not your party.
Here's the difference between the typical photo booth vendor and what we ship to your party.
What goes wrong with most party booth vendors
- Wedding-grade pricing for a 2-hour Sweet 16. $800+ for what should be $400.
- Generic templates — no theme tie-in to the event.
- Stock props instead of theme-curated (no neon for an 80s party, no Hollywood for a glam Sweet 16).
- Set up during the active arrival window — kills first-impression photos.
- Attendant doesn't engage — booth becomes a wallflower.
- Same fee structure as a wedding. No party-rate option.
What we ship to every party
- Party-rate pricing — fair for the event size, not wedding-inflated.
- Custom theme template — match the invite, the colors, the milestone year.
- Theme-curated prop kit — Hollywood, neon, vintage, milestone year, gender reveal, etc.
- Setup before guests arrive. Booth ready when the first photo gets taken.
- Attendant who works the line — pulls in shy guests, gets the shot.
- 1 in 4 party guests rebook for their own milestone within 18 months.
Your party-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. 1,200+ milestone parties — Sweet 16s, 30ths, 50ths, gender reveals, retirement parties.
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 party 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 party 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 1,200+ milestone parties and earned 600+ five-star reviews on Yelp plus 150+ on Google. I still personally review every party the morning of — venue notes, timeline, attendant brief. If you have a question before booking, call or text me directly at (909) 570-1988.
Party packages
Three party configurations, priced flat.
Custom theme template included free. Party rates — not wedding rates.
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Promise
The Show-Up Promise — 100% on-time delivery across 5,500+ events.
Every party 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 on your party day, full refund. Across 5,500+ events since 2017 — never missed a party.
- Classic open-air booth
- Custom theme template
- Pro attendant full window
- Unlimited 4×6 prints
- Theme-curated prop kit
- Monday-after digital gallery (expedite available)
- Glam or Mirror booth (your pick)
- Custom theme template + photo overlay
- Pro attendant full window
- Unlimited 4×6 prints
- Premium prop kit (theme-curated)
- Live-feed slideshow option
- Monday-after digital gallery (expedite available)
- 360 video booth or Mirror booth
- Custom monogram template + branded overlays
- Two attendants for crowd flow
- Unlimited prints + digital reels
- Red-carpet entrance setup
- Same-day USB of all images
- Branded micro-site for sharing
By booth style
Five booth styles, every party 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.
From clients
750+ reviews · 4.9 stars. Three you should read.
Pulled from public reviews and direct client letters.
"My daughter's Sweet 16 was the talk of her school for weeks. The Glam booth + custom hot pink theme template = perfection. Even my parents got in line."Maria P.Sweet 16 · Hollywood theme · Glendora
"50th surprise birthday for my husband. Andrew's team set up before guests arrived, attendant kept the line moving all night. Everyone took home a photo strip."Karen T.50th birthday · Disco theme · Pasadena
"Booked them for a 30th. Got the link to the digital gallery the Monday after — over 200 photos. We're booking them for my sister's 40th next year."Jamal W.30th birthday · 80s theme · Long Beach
Before you book
Parties & Events photo booth FAQ — answered.
Most-asked questions from parties clients across Southern California.
Can you set up at a house or backyard?
Absolutely! About 40% of our parties are at private residences. We need access to a standard electrical outlet and about 8'x8' of space. Covered patios work great, and we can do indoor setups too.
How far in advance should I book?
For weekend dates, we recommend 2-4 weeks advance booking. We can sometimes accommodate last-minute requests — give us a call! Weekday parties typically have more availability.
Can you customize for my party theme?
Yes! Whether it's a decade theme (70s disco, 80s neon), a movie theme, sports team, or custom design — we'll create a template that matches. Just share your vision!
What ages do you serve?
All ages! We've done first birthday parties (the 1-year-old loved the camera!) through 100th birthday celebrations. Our attendants are great with kids and respectful with seniors.
What if it rains?
For outdoor parties, we recommend having an indoor backup or covered area. Our equipment needs protection from rain. If weather forces cancellation, we'll reschedule at no charge.
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.
1,200+ 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 Parties & Events ranges from $395 to $1,050 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 Parties & Events 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
- $395–$1,050 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
Lock in your milestone date.
$200 deposit holds the date. Most clients confirmed in under 48 hours. Same-day proposal turnaround.
"I review every party the morning of — that's the deal."
— Andrew Cruz · Founder · USMC vet
1,200+ milestone parties · 4.9★ · 750+ reviews · USMC veteran-owned since 2017