You are not limited to the props, backdrops, or templates that come with your booth.  We have talked about these in past episodes, but this week I go over how you can expand your offerings.  I talk about retail routes as well as getting creative and making your own items to expand your world of fun.

Some sites mentioned in the episode:

fonts.google.com, orientaltradingcompany.com, propshoppros.com, Michaels.com, backdropoutlet.com

Running your own business means you need to keep track of a lot of information and processes.  I talk about tools to help you ease that burden, such as CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software, retail software, spreadsheets, and good old-fashioned date and calendar books.  No one process is right, but not having a process is definitely wrong.

Here are links to the software discussed in this episode:

Honeybook (Use this link to get 50% off your first year)

Cherrybook

Boothbook

Quickbooks

Microsoft Office 365

This week we talk with Tiffanie Rosier, owner and CEO of AllStar Photobooth LLC.  Tiffanie has worked hard over the last three years to build her business and her brand.  She shares the basic steps she took to get where she is now, and has some great advice every booth owner can put to use.

In the interview Tiffanie mentions Honeybook, a CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) software system she uses to help manage her business.  If you click on the link below you will get 50% off your first year of Honeybook!

Click Here for 50% Off Your 1st Year of Honeybook

Step up your game by becoming an entertainer as well as an owner/operator.  This episode, scratchy voice and all, talks about going all-in and stepping into the role of being an entertainer and selling an experience rather than just pictures.  It should be fun for you as well as for the guests.

It’s not the most exciting information but it is terribly important and essential.  This week I talk about copyright law and its implications in designing templates.  You will learn what it is, how Fair Use really does not apply to photo booths, and what you can do to keep your business safe and clear of any copyright issues.  Below I have included a PDF file with the important points of the copyright discussion and links to more information on the law, as well as some links to stock image sites.

Copyright Information

Lighting for a photo booth is pretty straight forward, but what happens when the standard setup changes?  Broken or burned out bulbs, ambient light coloring, these are all easily managed if you know which settings on the camera you need to work with.  I go over the four camera settings that will help you conquer lighting issues, as well as discuss the importance of using a light meter.

This episode brings to a close our three-part series on the four types of events by discussing indoor events.  Both canopy and open booth events indoors come with less variables than their outdoor counterparts, but there are still a couple of considerations that need attention.  I also discuss a Darkroom feature that many people are not aware of; adding QR codes to your screen and print templates.

In this second part of our three-part series I talk about running events outdoors.  Canopy and open booth events held outside come with some special considerations.  I cover the important technical issues as well as discuss tips on protecting your booth and your gear.  Below is a link to a wonderful tool to help you determine the placement of your booth in conjunction with direct sunlight, The Photographer’s Ephemeris, as mentioned in the episode.

The Photographer’s Ephemeris website

 

We start a three-part series this week on the four different types of events you can do with your booth; canopy indoors, open booth indoors, canopy outside, open booth outside.  In this first part I define each event type and give a top-down look at their basic differences and the specific considerations that must be given.  Parts two and three will get into more details of indoor and outdoor events and their strengths, weaknesses, and preparation guidelines.

This week I talk about the tools you have at your disposal for your business, as well as some ideas on what you can acquire down the road.  When you have a vision of what you want your photo booth business to be like it’s important to know and understand the tools required to get there.  Your photo booth has a great deal more tools than you may realize.  Let’s discover a few of them, and talk about some additional tools for expansion.