Photo Booth Rental for Parties and Events in San Francisco

The engineer-built enclosed photo booth for birthdays, college events, community festivals, and everything in between. Starting at $350/hour, 3-hour minimum.

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Your Party Deserves Better Than an iPad on a Tripod.

This is the same enclosed photo booth I run at weddings. Professional DSLR camera, studio strobes, industrial dye-sublimation printer. Real prints in seconds, not a filtered phone selfie. The only difference from a wedding booking is the price. Party planning doesn't carry the same coordination overhead as a wedding, and the rate reflects that.

A Private Sanctuary

Unlike open-air stations, our enclosed curtain design gives guests the privacy to relax, be silly, and create genuine moments behind the curtain.

Engineer-Built Reliability

Designed by a mechanical engineer, our booths are stress-tested for high volume. No glitchy software, no downtime, just flawless memories.

Perfect For

Birthday parties. 21sts, 30ths, 50ths, the ones that deserve more than a phone camera.
College and university events. Greek life, student organizations, club fundraisers, formals. \
Office and team parties. Holiday parties, team celebrations - not the formal corporate activation kind. Local festivals and night markets.
Community events, pop-ups, vendor fairs, street fests.
Everything else. Engagement parties, baby showers, graduation parties, quinceañeras, retirement parties. Any milestone that isn't a wedding.

The Experience

Studio Quality, Instantly

We use professional DSLRs and studio strobes: not webcams and ring lights. The result? Flattering lighting and crisp images that look like portraits, not snapshots.

Prints Guests Actually Keep

In a digital world, we offer a tangible memory. Our industrial printers produce lab-quality strips in seconds. No drying, no smudging, just a perfect keepsake.

From the photo strip graphics to the touch-screen interface, we customize the details to match your party's vibe and color palette.

Customized to Your Theme

Pricing

$350 per hour 3-hour minimum
Book as many hours as your event needs.

Whats included

Everything below is included in the hourly rate. No packages, no tiers, no surprises.

Enclosed booth with your choice of tinsel or curtain backdrop
Professional DSLR camera and studio strobes.
Industrial dye-sublimation printer. Dry, smudge-proof strips in seconds.
Unlimited photo sessions. Two 2x6" strips per session, every session.
Your event name and date on every strip.
Instant QR code sharing. Guests get a digital copy immediately.
Password-protected online gallery, delivered within 7 days.
Full setup and breakdown. We handle everything.

Add-Ons

Prop Box - $125 Hats, glasses, signs, and more. Good for groups that need a prompt.
Custom Strip Design - $150 A template designed to match your event colors, theme, or aesthetic. Designed before the event, printed on every strip.
Memory Lane Guest Book - $150 Guests leave a strip and a handwritten note. You keep the album.
Dedicated Booth Host - $40/hour A second person managing the booth and keeping the line moving. Worth it for events over 75 guests.

Details

Booking and Payment:

Reserve your date with a 50% non-refundable retainer and signed contract. Final balance due before the event. We accept Zelle, Venmo, Check, Cash, and all major credit cards.
Travel Free within 20 miles of the Mission District, SF. 21 to 50 miles: $75. 51 to 75 miles: $150.

Venue Requirements Space:

A clear, level 10x10 area. Final booth footprint is roughly 6.5 by 4 feet.
Power: Standard 110V outlet within 15 feet.
WiFi: Required for instant QR code sharing.
Stairs: $100 logistics fee for venues requiring stairs for load-in.
Idle time: $75/hour for any periods the booth is set up but not in active use at your request.
Cancellation Retainer is forfeited on cancellation less than 60 days from the event.
Cancellations within 7 days of the event require payment of the full booked amount.

Pricing and Details

Planning a Wedding?

See our dedicated Wedding Packages

Weddings

We are a boutique operation and limit our bookings to ensure quality. Check if your wedding date is available.

Phone

510-603-6019

E-mail

info@bhotobooth.com