Social Photo Booth

What Social Photo Booth does

Social Photo Booth is a Canadian photo booth rental company founded in 2012 by Dave Robertson and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. The company rents physical photo booths — in both enclosed and open-air configurations — equipped with cameras, printers, props, live view monitors, and social media integration (Social Media Kiosks, Hashtag Print Stations, online galleries). It also offers a Virtual Photo Booth product for online events. Service is delivered as a turnkey package that includes delivery, setup, and an on-site attendant, with multi-geography coverage across Ontario, Quebec, Montreal, and Dubai.

The business model is event-based and transactional: customers book via the company website or direct contact, selecting tiered packages (Bronze through Platinum, ranging 2-5 hours of coverage) and add-on modules priced individually ($50-$499 each, including Social Media Kiosks, Red Carpet setups, Custom Banners, Guestbooks, Studio Lights, Idle Hours, and Unlimited Prints). Pricing carries a non-refundable deposit ($300-$400) with balance due 30 days pre-event. Revenue is one-time, per-event, with no subscription or recurring component.

The company serves two primary segments: (1) weddings and private parties (SMB/consumer), and (2) corporate events and brand activations (enterprise). Named enterprise clients include TD Bank, ScotiaBank, Costco Nepean, Canadian Tire, Hudson's Bay, Yellow Pages, Harley Davidson, Edward Jones, Invest Ottawa, and University of Ottawa. Go-to-market is direct sales through the website, physical offices in Ottawa and Toronto/North York, and a portfolio gallery supported by organic social (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter) plus wedding directory listings. The company is bootstrapped, founder-owned, with a 1-10 employee team and no disclosed funding.

Name

Social Photo Booth

Legal name

Social Photo Booth

Website

https://socialphotobooth.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Social Photo Booth is a Canadian photo booth rental company founded in 2012 in Ottawa, providing enclosed and open-air booths, virtual booths, and add-ons for weddings, corporate events, parties, and brand activations across Ontario, Quebec, and Dubai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Entertainment Services

NAICS

General Rental Centers (532310), Recreational Goods Rental (532284), Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Decor Props & Themed Set Rentals (HSACAFAK)

Keywords

• Photo booth rental
• Event entertainment services
• Wedding photo booth
• Corporate event services
• Virtual photo booth

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photo Booth Rentals: Rental of photo booth equipment for events with various time-based packages (2-5 hours). Includes attendant, props, unlimited sessions, delivery, and setup. Revenue generated through tiered hourly packages plus additional fees for premium features and add-ons.
2. Add-on Services: Additional services such as social media kiosks, red carpet setups, guest books, premium backdrops, custom banners, and studio lights available for additional fees
3. Virtual Photo Booth Services: Virtual photo booth rentals for online events and corporate virtual gatherings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Social Photo Booth rents portable physical photo booth equipment (enclosed and open-air configurations) and provides attendant services for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and brand activations across Canada (Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal) and Dubai. Offerings include unlimited photo sessions, instant prints, social media sharing kiosks, hashtag print stations, red carpet photography, guestbook/scrapbook services, and customized branded photo strips. The company also provides a virtual photo booth solution for remote online events and corporate virtual gatherings.

Product overview

Social Photo Booth is a photo booth rental service provider offering physical and virtual photo booth experiences across Canada and Dubai. The core offerings consist of Photo Booth Rental services (available in Enclosed and Open-Air configurations) and Virtual Photo Booth solutions. The company operates tiered rental packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) with durations from 2-5 hours, and extensive add-on modules including Social Media Kiosks, Hashtag Print Stations, Red Carpet Photography, Guestbook/Scrapbook Service, Custom Prop Signs, Premium Backdrops, and Event Photography. Services are available in Ottawa, Toronto/GTA, Montreal, and Dubai, with travel capabilities across Ontario and Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photo Booth Rental Rental of enclosed and open-air photo booths for weddings, corporate events, parties, store openings, brand activations, fundraising events, and graduation parties. Includes attendant, unlimited photos, props, live view monitors, and online photo galleries.
• Virtual Photo Booth Virtual photo booth solution for remote events, corporate virtual gatherings, online seminars, virtual holiday parties, and virtual fundraisers. User-friendly process that can be customized and branded for any event theme.
• Red Carpet Photography Hollywood-style red carpet experience with stanchions, velvet ropes, and customizable Step & Repeat banners for corporate events, galas, and high-profile occasions.
• Guestbook/Scrapbook Service 20-page album with supplies where wedding guests share their photos and fun memories from the event, serving as a keepsake for the couple.
• Event Photography Professional event photography services including roaming photographers for corporate events, conferences, and special occasions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Engages guests of all age groups at events

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Open Air Photo Booth: Canadian photo booth rental company serving weddings and corporate events with open-air and enclosed configurations, directly competing in the same Canadian markets as Social Photo Booth.
• Snapbar: US-based photo booth and brand activation rental company offering physical and digital photo experiences for corporate events and weddings — directly comparable offering and customer base to Social Photo Booth.
• Magical Memories Photo Booth: Toronto-area photo booth rental service for weddings and corporate events offering similar tiered packages and add-ons like guest books and red carpet — a direct regional competitor.
• ShutterBooth: National photo booth rental franchise in the US providing enclosed and open-air booths with branded prints and add-ons for weddings and corporate events. Closely aligned service model and product mix.
• FotoMaster: Manufacturer and operator of photo booth solutions sold or rented to events businesses and venues globally; offers social-media-enabled booths comparable to Social Photo Booth's technology stack.
• Pixster Photo Booths: US photo booth rental operator with multiple booth styles, social sharing, and custom branding for weddings, corporate events, and brand activations — overlapping value proposition and target customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• The Bash (by GigMasters): Large online marketplace aggregating event entertainment vendors including photo booth operators; a broader platform competing for the same customer-acquisition channel used by Social Photo Booth.
• Giggster: Marketplace platform for event rentals and production services including photo booths; comparable as a discovery and booking channel for event entertainment customers.

Others

• DSLR Booth: Software platform powering photo booth operators worldwide; relevant adjacent/ecosystem player whose adoption by peers signals the technology stack underpinning the photo booth rental industry.

Regional players

• Curate (formerly Style My Wedding): Canadian wedding vendor marketplace that aggregates photo booth and other event suppliers — adjacent competitor for wedding customer acquisition in Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SocialPhtoBooth
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=XXqP3cOhVCE
• Facebookfacebook.com/SocialPhotoBoothCanada

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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