Start your photo booth rental business.
Photographers, DJs, and entrepreneurs use Movebooth to earn $500–$1,500 per event running a photo booth rental business. 5-minute setup. Remote monitoring between events. 97% NPS score. Rent your first event for $399, buy when it's proven.
97%
NPS score
5 min
setup time
$399
rental starting price per event
$2,499
complete hardware kit
The rental-to-own path
Rent your first event for $399. Buy when the business is proven.
No other photo booth company lets you test the business before buying hardware. Movebooth's rental option is the lowest-risk way to start a photo booth rental business, proven revenue before the investment.
01
Rent for $399
Book your first client event and rent a Movebooth. It ships pre-configured in a rolling flight case with casters. You set it up in 5 minutes and monitor the event remotely.
02
Earn $500–$1,500
Charge your client the going rate ($500 to $1,500) depending on your market and event type. After rental costs, you keep the margin and prove the model.
03
Book more events
Happy clients refer other clients. DJs, photographers, and venues become referral partners. Use the Movebooth dashboard to manage branding for each client.
04
Buy the hardware kit
Once you have recurring bookings, buy your own hardware kit ($2,499). You recoup the investment in 2–5 events and keep 100% of revenue from there.
Why operators choose Movebooth
Everything you need to run a photo booth business.
From your first rental to owning your equipment and scaling to multiple events per weekend. Movebooth is built for operators who want a reliable, professional product without the complexity.
Test before you invest : rent first
Rent a Movebooth for your first event starting at $399. Prove you can book clients and earn $500–$1,500/event before committing to hardware. No other photo booth company offers this path.
5-minute setup. No AV crew. No technician.
The Movebooth photo booth ships pre-configured in a rolling flight case with casters. Any operator assembles it in under 5 minutes using the included hex driver. Drop it off. Pick it up. No AV crew required.
Monitor any event remotely
Watch engagement in real time from your phone or laptop via the Movebooth dashboard. Troubleshoot, push updates, or monitor guest activity, without being physically present. Run two gigs at once.
Full brand customization per client
Upload a client's logo, set their colors, apply filters, and customize overlay copy from the dashboard. Rebrand between events in minutes. Corporate clients pay more for branded activations.
Professional hardware at operator pricing
The complete kit (photo booth, dimming ring light, rolling flight case with casters, and baseplate) for $2,499. Looks professional. Transports easily. Recoup the investment in 2–5 events.
Guests love it. 97% NPS.
Movebooth earns a 97% NPS score. Guests get a branded GIF or boomerang delivered to their phone in seconds. Happy guests = referrals = more bookings for you.
Who this is for
Built for people already in the events industry.
Photographers adding photo booth revenue
You already have the event relationships. Add photo booth to your packages, including weddings, engagement parties, corporate events. Movebooth does not require you to be on-site the whole time.
DJs expanding into experiential services
Your clients already trust you with their events. A photo booth is a natural upsell that increases your per-event revenue without adding significant setup time.
Entrepreneurs starting a new business
Low overhead, no inventory beyond the hardware kit, and events that pay $500–$1,500 each. Start with rentals to validate before buying. Scale as you book more events.
Event coordinators adding in-house capabilities
Stop subcontracting photo booth vendors and keep the revenue in-house. Movebooth lets you rebrand per client. No hardware changes needed.
Platform proof
The same platform the world's biggest brands run on.
When you run events on Movebooth, you're running the same platform used by Nike, Coca-Cola, Disney, and 50+ other major brands. Your clients get enterprise-grade quality. You get the operator margin.
97%
NPS score
Across events run by Movebooth operators
1M+
images served
Scale of the Movebooth platform
50+
major brands
Nike, Coca-Cola, Disney, and more
Trusted at events worldwide
The booth behind the brands.
Movebooth powers activations for major brands, healthcare systems, sports associations, and thousands of private events, the same hardware and software you'll use to run your business.
Get started
Rent first. Buy when it's proven.
No other photo booth company lets you test the business before committing to hardware. Start with one rental. Scale when you're ready.
Start Here
Rent your first event for $399
Test the photo booth rental business before buying hardware. Photo booth ships pre-configured, free shipping both ways. Monitor your event remotely. Prove the model, then buy.
Starting at $399 per event
Scale Up
Buy the complete hardware kit
Once you have recurring bookings, own your equipment. Full iPad photo booth, dimming ring light, rolling flight case with casters, and baseplate for $2,499. Recoup in 2–5 events.
$2,499 up-front + plans from $125/mo billed annually
FAQ
Common questions from photo booth operators.
- How much can I charge per event running a photo booth rental business?
- Photo booth operators typically charge $500–$1,500 per event depending on your market, event duration, and add-ons (custom overlays, prints, etc.). Weekend events (weddings, birthday parties, corporate events) are the highest-paying gigs. Many operators book 2–4 events per month and generate $2,000–$5,000 in monthly revenue.
- How do I start a photo booth business with no experience?
- Start by renting a Movebooth for your first event ($399) to test the business before committing to hardware. Movebooth sets up in under 5 minutes. No technical experience required. Configure the booth remotely from your phone or laptop, drop it off at the event, and monitor it from anywhere. Once you've proven the concept and have recurring bookings, buy your own hardware kit ($2,499).
- Do I have to stay at the event to run the photo booth?
- No. Movebooth is built for remote operation. Once the booth is set up (5 minutes), guests use it independently. Monitor the event in real time from your phone or laptop via the Movebooth dashboard. Check engagement, push updates, or troubleshoot without being physically present. Most operators drop off the booth, attend another job, and return at pickup.
- What is included in the Movebooth hardware kit?
- The Movebooth hardware kit ($2,499) includes the iPad photo booth enclosure, a dimmable oval LED ring (RGB + white), metal construction frame (black or white finish), weighted baseplate, 2 interchangeable iPad faceplates (10.2"–12.9"), LED remote, hex driver, and a rolling flight case with casters. It includes a one-year limited warranty and a 30-day free trial of any software plan.
- Can I brand the photo booth differently for each client?
- Yes. Fully customizable. Upload your client's logo, set their brand colors, apply custom photo filters, and write overlay and delivery message copy from the Movebooth online dashboard. Changes push to the photo booth in real time. You can rebrand between events in minutes with no hardware changes. Corporate clients pay more for branded activations.
- How do I get my first photo booth clients?
- The fastest path is through existing event relationships. If you're a photographer or DJ, offer photo booth as an add-on to your current packages. If you're starting from scratch, reach out to local wedding planners, event coordinators, and venue managers. They book photo booths regularly and are always looking for reliable operators.