Magic Moment Photo Booth

What Magic Moment Photo Booth does

Magic Moment Photo Booth is a privately held event-services company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Willowbrook, Illinois, that rents premium photo and video booth experiences for corporate events, trade shows, weddings, and private celebrations. The company operates 18+ distinct booth configurations built on professional-grade equipment — DSLR cameras, studio-quality lighting, and commercial-grade printers — including Open Air, Enclosed, Digital Selfie, Roaming, Glam, AI, 360 Video, Green Screen, Multi Cam Array, Magazine Cover, Magic Mirror, Inflatable, Trading Card, Photo Mosaic Wall, Draw Me Bot, Glam Robot, and Virtual Booth formats. Differentiated experiences include an AI Photo Booth that applies generative AI styling to guest portraits, a 360 Video Booth using a rotating camera arm, robotic Draw Me Bots that produce hand-drawn portraits, and a real-time Photo Mosaic Wall. The service is delivered and operated by an in-house team at client venues, with custom branding, templates, backdrops, and digital sharing (text, email, QR code, online gallery) included.

Name

Magic Moment Photo Booth

Legal name

Magic Moment Photo Booth

Website

https://magicmomentphotobooth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Magic Moment Photo Booth is a privately held, Chicago-based photo and video booth rental company founded in 2011 that provides premium attended booth experiences for corporate events, trade shows, weddings, and private celebrations across the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event photo booth rentals

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Interactive & Experiential Tech for Stands (AR/VR, Touchscreens, Gamification) (THAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Expo & 3D Booth Solutions (Show Floors, Digital Booths, Product Demos) (THAHAOAE), Trade Show & Exhibition Marketing (Booth Design/Build) (MPAAAGAC), Wedding & Bridal Shows (MPAGAFAK), Modular & Portable Display Systems (Pop-Ups, Tension Fabric, Kits) (THAHAHAC)

Keywords

• Photo booth rentals
• Event photography services
• Corporate event activations
• Wedding photo booth
• Trade show experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Willowbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photo Booth Rentals: One-time rental fees for various photo booth experiences including Open Air, Enclosed, Digital Selfie, Roaming, Glam, AI, 360 Video, and Green Screen booths. Pricing varies by experience type, rental duration, event location, guest count, and customization options. Includes professional setup, operation, and breakdown.
2. Event Photography Services: Professional photography and video services for corporate events, trade shows, weddings, and private celebrations. Includes roaming photographers, event photography, and multi-camera array experiences.
3. Corporate Branding & Lead Generation: Fully branded photo and video experiences with data capture, lead generation forms, surveys, contests, and opt-in experiences for corporate clients and trade shows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Magic Moment Photo Booth rents premium photo and video booth experiences for live events, providing professional equipment including DSLR cameras, studio-quality lighting, and commercial-grade printers along with on-site attendant service for setup, operation, and breakdown. Offerings span traditional booths (Open Air, Enclosed, Inflatable, Magic Mirror), advanced technology booths (AI, 360 Video, Multi Cam Array, Draw Me Bots, Green Screen, Photo Mosaic Wall), and professional event photography for corporate events, trade shows, weddings, social celebrations, holiday parties, and school events across Chicago, Illinois, and nationwide.

Product overview

Magic Moment Photo Booth offers a comprehensive portfolio of photo and video booth rental experiences for events. The core offering spans multiple booth types including Open Air Photo Booths, Digital Selfie Booths, AI Photo Booths, Glam Photo Booths, Roaming Photo Booths, 360 Video Booths, Trading Card Booths, Photo Mosaic Walls, Draw Me Bots, Enclosed Photo Booths, Inflatable Photo Booths, Magic Mirror Photo Booths, Green Screen Photo Booths, Multi Cam Array systems, Glam Robots, Magazine/Vogue Photo Booths, Virtual Booths, and Event Photography services. Add-on offerings include Photo Booth Backdrops and Photo Booth Templates. The company serves corporate events, trade shows, weddings, social events, holiday parties, and school events throughout Chicago, suburbs, and nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Open Air Photo Booth A modern photo booth rental combining professional studio lighting, high-resolution DSLR photography, and premium backdrops for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations.
• Digital Selfie Booth An interactive digital photo booth delivering photos, GIFs, and Boomerangs enhanced by digital props, creative filters, and instant sharing for events.
• AI Photo Booth An AI-powered photo booth that transforms guest photos into AI-generated portraits with creative styles such as superheroes, fantasy, sports, vintage, and pop art.
• Glam Photo Booth A photo booth featuring professional studio lighting and a signature black-and-white beauty filter, delivering magazine-quality polished portraits.
• Roaming Photo Booth A mobile photo booth service that brings the experience directly to guests, capturing candid high-quality photos with professional lighting and instant digital sharing.
• 360 Video Booth A video booth with a rotating 360-degree arm that captures cinematic, slow-motion video of guests standing on a platform, producing shareable videos from every angle.
• Trading Card Booth A photo booth that produces personalized collectible trading cards featuring guest photos, names, logos, stats, or branded graphics as keepsakes or promotional items.
• Photo Mosaic Wall A real-time installation that combines hundreds of individual guest photos into one large-scale composite image over the course of an event.
• Draw Me Bots A robotic artist experience where robotic arms create custom hand-drawn portraits of guests as one-of-a-kind keepsakes.
• Enclosed Photo Booth A classic enclosed booth rental with traditional styling for intimate photo sessions at events.
• Inflatable Photo Booth An inflatable enclosure booth designed for easy setup and portability across varied event venues.
• Magic Mirror Photo Booth A full-length mirror booth with sleek design, colorful animations, voice guidance, and an intuitive user interface.
• Green Screen Photo Booth A photo booth using green screen technology and specialized software to replace backgrounds and place guests in any virtual setting.
• Multi Cam Array A multi-camera setup using several synced DSLR cameras to capture guests from multiple angles in a single shot for bullet-time or 3D photo effects.
• Glam Robot A robotic arm system for automated photo capture with glamour effects at events.
• Magazine Box / Vogue Photo Booth A photo booth that transforms guests into magazine cover stars using professional-quality magazine cover layouts.
• Virtual Booth A remote/virtual photo booth experience designed for hybrid events and virtual gatherings.
• Event Photography Professional event photography services including roaming photographers, green screen sessions, and step-and-repeat backdrops for capturing special moments at events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-star reviews across Google, Yelp, WeddingWire, and The Knot platforms
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chicago Sports TeamscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Chicago's premier sports teams including the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs for delivering interactive event solutions that engage attendees and create lasting impressions. These partnerships enhance brand visibility through sports-related events and fan engagement activities.
• Leading BrandscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborates with leading brands and major corporations including Amazon for corporate events, brand activations, and trade show experiences. Brands leverage Magic Moment's photo booth technology for engagement and content creation.
• Top Event ProfessionalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic relationships with top event planners, wedding coordinators, and event professionals throughout Chicago who recommend and integrate Magic Moment Photo Booth services into their event offerings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BoothEasy: Photo booth rental and activation services for corporate events, weddings, and trade shows. Comparable open-air and digital booth offerings targeted at the same event segments.
• Oh Happy Booths: Photo booth rental company focused on weddings and private celebrations with premium open-air and enclosed booths. Comparable mid-market wedding segment positioning.
• ShutterBooth: National photo booth rental franchise offering open-air, enclosed, and digital booths for weddings, corporate events, and trade shows. Directly competes with Magic Moment across product mix and customer segments.
• Pixster Photo Booths: National photo booth rental brand with multiple U.S. locations serving corporate, wedding, and social events. Comparable multi-region rental model and product portfolio including open-air and digital booths.
• The Snapbar: Premium photo booth and brand activation company serving corporate events, weddings, and experiential campaigns with proprietary technology. Comparable premium positioning and enterprise customer base.
• Smiley Booth: Photo booth rental company specializing in weddings, corporate events, and brand activations with open-air, enclosed, and social media integration. Direct competitor in the event entertainment rental space.
• Simple Booth: Photo booth hardware and software platform enabling rental operators and event professionals to deploy branded photo experiences. Comparable in offering AI-powered photo, GIF, and video booth capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Foto Master: Larger photo booth technology manufacturer and software provider serving the global event industry. Comparable technology stack and adjacent booth hardware market, though not a direct rental operator.

Emerging players

• TouchPix: Photo booth software platform providing digital sharing, AI filters, and event analytics for booth rental operators. Adjacent technology provider enabling similar feature sets to Magic Moment's digital offerings.

Regional players

• LA Photo Party: Los Angeles-based photo booth rental company serving weddings, corporate, and private events. Comparable premium rental services but operating primarily in a different geography from Magic Moment's Chicago core.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/magicmomentphotobooth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/magic-moment-photo-booth

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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