Pixster Photo Booths

What Pixster Photo Booths does

Pixster Photo Booths, founded in 2013 in San Diego, California (operating as Pixster Photobooth LLC), is a privately held photo booth rental company serving weddings, corporate events, private parties, school events, fundraisers, and festivals across California, Texas, Arizona, and Illinois. The company is event-driven, acquiring customers through The Knot and WeddingWire wedding marketplaces, vendor referrals, organic social, and direct bookings via market-specific websites (pixsteraustin.com, pixsteraz.com, pixsterchicago.com, pixsterphotobooth.com). Physical offices are maintained in San Diego, Orange County (Buena Park), Los Angeles, Austin, San Antonio, Phoenix, and Chicago, with Nashville listed as 'Coming Soon.'

The product portfolio consists of six distinct booth hardware systems — Open Air Photo Booth, Glam Booth, Pixster 360 (360-degree slow-motion video), GlamBOT (robotic camera), Pixster Lite (iPad-based kiosk), and Enclosed Photo Booth — built on Canon DSLR cameras (T3i/T5i), dye-sublimation printers, proprietary custom flash diffusers, and 4G mobile hotspots for standalone operation. Differentiated features include the 'GlamBooth' custom smoothing filter producing a Kardashian-style aesthetic, the 180-degree bullet-time GIF capture system (a 7-camera array), and a content library of 150+ backdrops and 40+ props. Pixster holds registered trademarks for GlamBooth™, Pixster 360™, Glambot®, and Pixster Lite™.

Revenue is generated through one-time event rentals at package prices ranging from approximately $595 for a Basic 3-hour package to $1,200+ for premium Emperor/King/Queen tiers, plus à la carte add-ons (Glam Experience at $200, social media station at $50–$200, scrapbooks, custom backdrops, logo watermarking). Custom corporate packages with step-and-repeat backdrops and branded overlays form a parallel professional-services stream. The company self-describes as the largest non-franchised photo booth rental operator in the Western United States, with over 10,000 lifetime events, 30+ photo booths, more than 32 industry awards, and cumulative photo views exceeding 121 million. Enterprise clients include Google, Amazon, NBC, HBO, GM, Uber, Whole Foods, Neiman Marcus, SXSW, ACL Festival, the Oscars, and the Houston Texans.

Name

Pixster Photo Booths

Legal name

Pixster Photobooth LLC

Website

https://pixsteraustin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pixster Photo Booths, founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, is a privately held photo booth rental company serving weddings, corporate events, and parties across California, Texas, Arizona, and Illinois via a multi-product hardware portfolio and marketplace-driven booking model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Photo Booth Rental

NAICS

General Rental Centers (532310), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL)

Keywords

• Photo booth rental
• Event photography services
• Wedding entertainment
• Corporate event activations
• 360 video booth

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Photo Booth Rental Services: Core revenue from renting photo booths for events. Pricing is package-based with different tiers (Basic, Emperor, King, Queen) ranging from approximately $595-$1200+ for 3-hour rentals. Add-on services like Glam Experience ($200), social media station ($50-$200), scrapbooks, and custom backdrops provide additional revenue. The company operates on a rental/service model rather than a subscription.
2. Add-on Services: Supplementary revenue from optional enhancements including photo printing, social media sharing, custom backdrops, props, GIFs, scrapbooks, logo watermarking, and professional photography add-ons.
3. Custom Branding and Corporate Services: Corporate clients can add custom logos and branding on printed and digital photos, step-and-repeat backdrops, and other corporate event customization for marketing exposure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Pixster Photo Booths rents DSLR-based photo booths (open-air, enclosed, Pixster 360 video, GlamBOT robotic, Pixster Lite iPad, and Glam Booth with smoothing filter) for weddings, corporate events, private parties, school events, fundraisers, and festivals across California, Texas, Arizona, and Illinois. The rental includes on-site attendants, prop packages, instant photo printing, social sharing, custom backdrops, scrapbooks, and optional custom branding, with tiered packages starting at approximately $595 for 3 hours and add-on services like the Glam Experience ($200).

Product overview

Pixster Photo Booths operates as a multi-product photo booth rental company offering six distinct booth types as its core portfolio: Open Air Photo Booth (accommodating up to 15 guests), Glam Booth (celebrity-style with smoothing filters), Pixster 360 (slow-motion video booth), GlamBOT (robotic camera system), Pixster Lite (compact iPad-based kiosk), and Enclosed Photo Booth (traditional curtain-style). These are complemented by an extensive add-on service layer including 150+ custom backdrops, 40+ party props, instant photo printing, social media sharing (email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), GIF and 180-degree bullet time capture, scrapbook stations, logo watermarking, green screen technology, audio guest book, and video messaging. The company serves events ranging from weddings and corporate functions to parties across multiple U.S. markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GlamBooth™: Premium photo booth experience offering a 'Kardashian' style look with black and white or color smoothing filters.
• Pixster 360™
• GlamBOT®
• Pixster Lite™

Products and services

• Open Air Photo Booth Flagship open-air style photo booth that accommodates up to 15 people in a single photo, featuring customizable backdrops, instant printing, real-time social media sharing, and on-site attendant service for weddings, corporate events, and parties.
• Glam Booth Celebrity-style photo booth featuring Pixster's custom smoothing filter for a 'Kardashian' look, available in black and white or color, paired with professional studio lighting, 4x6 prints, custom logo watermarking, and a white tension backdrop.
• Pixster 360 Video Booth 360-degree slow motion video booth that captures MP4 files for instant sharing, accommodating 4-6 people per session with a 360 stage for dynamic motion capture.
• GlamBOT Robotic Camera System State-of-the-art robotic camera hardware paired with proprietary software for elevated events, increased user engagement, and professional product photography; designed for easy self-operation.
• Pixster Lite iPad Photo Booth Compact kiosk-style iPad-based photo booth with boomerang and Video FX feature options, designed for easy use and approachable interaction at smaller events.
• Enclosed Photo Booth Traditional enclosed photo booth with low-profile design and curtains for privacy, suited to intimate event settings.
• 180-Degree GIF Photo Booth (Bullet Time) 7-camera array system capturing GIF photos in bullet time for 3D-style frozen-moment effects; users can upload directly to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and email, with HD stills and printed images available.
• Green Screen Backdrop Service Green screen backdrop offering allowing guests to select from up to 4 different digital backdrop images for their photo booth output.
• Instant Photo Printing On-site photo printing service delivering prints within 10 seconds after each photo session, using dye-sublimation printers.
• Social Media Sharing Station On-site social sharing station letting guests email photos or post directly to Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter via 4G mobile hotspots, with basic email sharing starting at $50 and full social platform integration at $200.
• Scrapbook Station Scrapbook service providing a white premium-cloth pole-bound scrapbook with 20 expandable pages where guests can place printed photos and leave notes for the host as a wedding or event keepsake.
• Audio Guest Book Recording service allowing event guests to leave audio messages for the host as a modern alternative to traditional guest books.
• Video Messaging Confessional Video booth feature allowing guests to record video messages for the event host during the rental period.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000,000+ photos captured with 121+ million views demonstrating high user engagement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACL FestivalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Official photo booth provider for ACL (Austin City Limits) Festival 2025. High-profile music festival partnership providing brand visibility and celebrity clientele exposure.
• UT AustincoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Official photo booth provider for University of Texas at Austin campus events and activities.
• Houston TexanscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Official photo booth provider for Houston Texans NFL team events, providing photo booth services for game-day activations and team events.
• SXSWcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Official photo booth provider for SXSW festival and conference. Participated in 20+ SXSW events, gaining significant media and celebrity exposure.
• The KnotcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Wedding vendor marketplace partnership. Pixster inducted into The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame 2023, representing top 5% of wedding vendors nationwide. Platform drives customer leads through wedding planning marketplace.
• WeddingWirecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Leading wedding vendor marketplace partnership. Multiple Couples' Choice Award winner (2015, 2025). Platform provides customer acquisition through wedding planning marketplace listings and reviews.
• YelpminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Review platform partnership where Pixster maintains 200+ five-star reviews for social proof and customer acquisition.
• Compassion InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate social responsibility partnership where each of Pixster's photo booths is named after a child in developing nations that the company sponsors through Compassion International, providing food, education, and clothing.
• Military Organizations (Navy, Marine Corps)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with military community providing discounted photo booth services. Hired for 50+ events with military families. Offers $6,000-$12,000 in annual military discounts.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ShutterBooth: ShutterBooth is a franchised photo booth rental company with national reach, offering open-air and enclosed photo booths for weddings and corporate events. Directly comparable as a multi-market photo booth rental competitor with similar product mix and customer base.
• The SnapBar: The SnapBar is a photo booth rental company serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties with modern open-air booths and custom branding options. Directly comparable in product offering, target customer segments, and event-driven GTM motion.
• Oh Snap! Photo Booth: Oh Snap! is a photo booth rental company operating across multiple US markets for weddings, corporate events, and parties. Directly comparable as a multi-market photo booth rental competitor serving similar end customers.
• Magbooth: Magbooth is a photo booth rental company specializing in weddings, corporate events, and brand activations with portable booth designs. Directly comparable in core product offering and event-driven rental model.
• Say Cheese Photo Booths: Say Cheese Photo Booths is a regional photo booth rental company serving weddings, corporate events, and parties with DSLR-quality open-air booths. Comparable as a regional photo booth rental peer with similar service model.
• MirMir Photo Booth: MirMir is a high-end photo booth rental company focused on luxury weddings, corporate events, and brand activations. Comparable in premium positioning, celebrity clientele, and Kardashian-style photo experience focus.

Emerging players

• Foto Master: Foto Master is a photo booth manufacturer and technology provider offering hardware/software solutions to photo booth rental operators. Comparable as an ecosystem participant supplying equipment to the same rental market.
• Simple Booth: Simple Booth provides iPad-based photo booth hardware and software for event rental businesses. Comparable as a technology enabler serving the photo booth rental industry with modern digital-first product designs like Pixster Lite.

Others

• DSLR Pros: DSLR Pros is a supplier of professional photography and video equipment including cameras, lighting, and accessories used in event photography. Comparable as an enabling equipment supplier to professional event photo/booth service providers.

Regional players

• Charmed Photobooth: Charmed Photobooth is a regional photo booth rental company serving weddings and events primarily in select US markets. Comparable as a direct rental peer with similar wedding and party customer focus in a different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pixsteraustin
• Facebookfacebook.com/pixstertexas
• Instagraminstagram.com/pixstertexas
• TikToktiktok.com/@pixstertexas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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