SnapFiesta

What SnapFiesta does

SnapFiesta is a San Francisco-headquartered event-services company that rents interactive photo and video experiences for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, tradeshows, and branded activations. Founded in 2011, the company operates a per-event rental model in which it delivers, sets up, and staffs a booth or experience at the customer's venue, charging custom quotes based on service type, duration, and travel logistics. Its primary service areas are the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, with nationwide service available on request. The corporate headquarters is at 341 Gardenside Avenue, South San Francisco, and the legal entity is SnapFiesta INC, incorporated in California.

The company's product portfolio centers on traditional open-set photo booths augmented by a growing suite of differentiated experiential formats: 360-degree spinning video booths, the Glambot robotic-arm slow-motion rig, mirror booths, ball-pit and light-painting booths, multi-camera GIF booths, mosaic walls, flipbook keepsakes, and a vintage-vehicle sub-brand called VintageFiesta (VW Bus, Airstream, Curtis Clipper, Silver Dome Lounge). Underlying technology includes chroma-key green-screen processing, proprietary software for on-site photo processing and digital sharing, robotic arm camera systems, and biofeedback-based aura capture. In 2025 SnapFiesta launched an AI experience layer — including AI Portrait Studio, AI Photo Booth, Roaming AI Photo Booth, AI Scribble Studio, AI SnapSketch Bot, and AI Interactive Experience — applying generative AI and computer vision to style transformations and face-recognition-based instant sharing. The company also introduced a Mobile Headshot Studio targeting corporate branding applications.

SnapFiesta monetizes exclusively through one-time per-event fees (categorized here as one-time licenses), with no disclosed recurring or subscription component. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly listed; customers reach the company via website contact form, phone ((855) 762-7343), or email ([email protected]). Distribution relies on direct sales plus a content-marketing presence across a blog, Facebook, Instagram, X, Pinterest, Yelp, and LinkedIn. Named customers and venue partners span technology (Google), museums (SFMOMA, de Young, Exploratorium), hospitality (Fairmont, Julia Morgan Ballroom, Bently Reserve, Fort Mason, Terra Gallery), education (Stanford), sports (SF Giants), non-profits (American Heart Association, Project Open Hand, Flatwater Foundation), media (96.5 KOIT), and airlines (LAN Airlines). The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

SnapFiesta

Legal name

SnapFiesta INC

Website

https://snapfiesta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SnapFiesta is a San Francisco-based photo booth and interactive photo/video experience rental company serving weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and nationwide since 2011, with a growing portfolio of AI-powered photo experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Photo Booth Rental Services

NAICS

Commercial Photography (541922), Photographic Services (54192)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Party Photography & Videography Services (HSACACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decor Props & Themed Set Rentals (HSACAFAK), Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

Keywords

• Photo booth rentals
• Event photography services
• AI photo experiences
• 360 video booths
• Vintage photo booths

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photo Booth Rentals: Rental of various photo booth experiences for events including classic booths, 360 booths, glambots, mirror booths, and specialty booths. Revenue is generated on a per-event basis with customizable packages based on service type, duration, and customization options.
2. AI Photo Experiences: AI-powered photo and video experiences including AI Portrait Studio, Aura Photography, and AI interactive experiences. These proprietary services can be provided in San Francisco and Los Angeles markets and brought to other locations nationwide.
3. VintageFiesta Vehicle Rentals: Rental of vintage vehicle photo booths (VW Bus, Airstream, Curtis Clipper, Silver Dome Lounge) through the VintageFiesta brand. These unique themed experiences command premium pricing for distinctive events.
4. Flipbooks and Physical Keepsakes: Creation and delivery of flipbooks and custom snow globes as physical takeaways from events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SnapFiesta rents customizable photo booth experiences to event organizers for weddings, corporate events, non-profit fundraisers, private celebrations, tradeshows, and branded activations. Offerings span classic open-set booths, AI-powered photo and video experiences, 360-degree spinning video booths, glambot robotic-arm rigs, mirror booths, greenscreen, aura photography, flipbook keepsakes, virtual online events, and mobile corporate headshot studios, delivered with on-site staff, instant prints, and digital sharing. Operations are anchored in San Francisco and Los Angeles with nationwide deployment on request.

Product overview

SnapFiesta is a San Francisco-based photo booth rental company established in 2011 offering a diverse portfolio of interactive photo experiences. The company provides a unified platform centered on photo booth rentals augmented by AI-powered experiences and specialized video/photography services. The core product lineup includes traditional Photo Booths, AI-enabled offerings (AI Photo Booth, AI Portrait Studio, AI Interactive Experience, AI Scribble Studio, AI SnapSketch Bot, Roaming AI Photo Booth), 360-degree video experiences (360 Photobooth, Glambot, Slow-Motion Photobooth), creative specialty booths (Ball Pit, Light Painting, Greenscreen, Mirror Booth, Aura Photography), social sharing products (FlipFiesta Flipbooks, Mosaic Wall, Virtual Experiences), professional services (Mobile Headshot Studio), and the VintageFiesta sub-brand featuring vintage vehicle photo booths. The company operates primarily in San Francisco and Los Angeles with nationwide service capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photo Booth Classic open-set photo booth with customizable backdrops and props, offering traditional photo fun with modern technology for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.
• AI Photo Booth Interactive AI-powered photo booth that transforms guest portraits into various characters and creatures using AI filters and background removal technology for themed events.
• AI Portrait Studio AI-powered portrait experience combining professional headshot photography with generative AI style transformations, studio-quality equipment, and curated batches of stylized AI headshots for guests.
• AI Interactive Experience
• AI Scribble Studio
• AI SnapSketch Bot
• Roaming AI Photo Booth
• Glambot by SnapFiesta

Quantifiable outcome

• Established in 2011, over 13 years of industry experience
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VintageFiestacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2011VintageFiesta is a subsidiary brand of SnapFiesta specializing in vintage vehicle photo booth experiences. Born from a desire to blend modern photo booth technology with the nostalgia of classic vehicles, VintageFiesta offers elegant vintage Bay Area photo booth rentals including VW Bus, Airstream, Curtis Clipper, and Silver Dome Lounge vehicles. This brand extension allows SnapFiesta to serve clients seeking unique vintage-themed event experiences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ShutterBooth: Long-established photo booth manufacturer and rental operator serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties nationwide. Comparable open-set photo booth product, customization model, and event-driven GTM.
• Pixster Photo Booths: Photo booth rental company with locations in multiple major US markets offering open-air booths, 360 video, and AI-enhanced experiences. Directly comparable service portfolio and target customer base (weddings, corporate events) to SnapFiesta.
• Simplebooth: Photo booth hardware and software platform provider that also powers rental operators. Comparable technology stack and event booth category, with both DIY and full-service offerings.
• Smilebooth: Photo booth rental and event services company operating in multiple US markets, offering open-air and enclosed booths with customization options. Directly comparable event entertainment positioning.
• Open Air Photo Booth: Open-air photo booth rental operator focused on weddings and corporate events with customizable backdrops and props. Direct product and use case overlap with SnapFiesta's core offering.
• Groove Photo Booths: Photo booth rental company serving weddings and corporate events with traditional and 360 video booth options. Comparable service mix and target customer segments to SnapFiesta.
• The Traveling Photo Booth: LA-based photo booth rental company serving Southern California weddings and corporate events with vintage and modern booth styles. Closest geographic peer with overlapping premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Eventbrite: Large-scale event ticketing and discovery platform serving event organizers across categories. While not a direct photo booth competitor, it represents the broader event services ecosystem SnapFiesta operates within.

Emerging players

• Social Playground: Photo booth technology provider focused on branded activations and marketing experiences, including AI and interactive offerings. Adjacent to SnapFiesta's branded events segment with comparable technology focus.

Regional players

• The Light Garden: Bay Area event entertainment company offering photo booths, lighting, and event production services. Comparable geographic focus and event production adjacent offerings, with broader lighting/design services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/snapfiesta
• Facebookfacebook.com/SnapFiesta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/snapfiesta
• Instagraminstagram.com/snapfiesta
• Pinterestpinterest.com/snapfiesta

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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